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NASA, SpaceX to launch Cargo Dragon on a mission to boost space station orbit – Spaceflight Now

NASA, SpaceX to launch Cargo Dragon on a mission to boost space station orbit – Spaceflight Now

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stands at Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station ahead of the launch of SpaceX’s 33rd Commercial Resupply Services (CRS-33) mission. Image: SpaceX NASA and SpaceX are preparing to embark on a unique cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station. The Dragon spacecraft set to launch in the predawn hours of …

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Watch SpaceX launch 5,000 pounds of cargo to the ISS early on Aug. 24

Watch SpaceX launch 5,000 pounds of cargo to the ISS early on Aug. 24

NASA’s SpaceX 33rd Commercial Resupply Services Launch – YouTube Watch On A SpaceX cargo ship laden with 5,000 pounds (2,270 kilograms) of supplies will launch to the International Space Station early Sunday morning (Aug. 24), and you can watch the action live. A robotic Dragon capsule is scheduled to lift off atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Sunday at …

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Explosion on cargo ship closes Baltimore channel near Francis Scott Key Bridge

Explosion on cargo ship closes Baltimore channel near Francis Scott Key Bridge

BALTIMORE (AP) — Investigators on Tuesday were trying to determine what caused an explosion aboard a cargo ship laden with coal as it departed Baltimore’s harbor for East Africa. Officials said no one was injured in the blast Monday evening, which prompted a mayday call when it was reported near the site of last year’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. …

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No injuries reported after cargo ship explodes in Baltimore Harbor

No injuries reported after cargo ship explodes in Baltimore Harbor

An explosion happened on a cargo ship in the Baltimore Harbor on Monday evening, not far from the remaining wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed last year. A cargo ship in the Baltimore Harbor caught on fire on Monday evening, causing a huge explosion, not far from the remaining wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which …

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See BYD’s Fleet of Car-Carrying Cargo Ships Taking the Fight to Tesla

See BYD’s Fleet of Car-Carrying Cargo Ships Taking the Fight to Tesla

Elon Musk had a problem. As Tesla struggled to ramp up sales in October 2022, it faced a critical shortage of ships to deliver its EVs. “There weren’t enough boats, there weren’t enough trains, there weren’t enough car carriers,” Musk told investors, after Tesla announced it had delivered tens of thousands of cars fewer than it made over the previous …

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U.S. threatens Mexican airline flights over cargo, competition issues

U.S. threatens Mexican airline flights over cargo, competition issues

Landing of an Aeromexico La Laguna airline plane at Mexico City International Airport. Gerrardo Vieyra | NurPhoto | Getty Images The Trump administration said on Saturday it is taking a series of actions against Mexico over the Mexican government’s decisions to rescind some flight slots for U.S. carriers and force U.S. cargo carriers to relocate operations in Mexico City. U.S. …

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US threatens Mexican flights over cargo, competition issues – Reuters

US threatens Mexican flights over cargo, competition issues  Reuters US Threatens to Upend Delta-Aeromexico Deal in Mexico Orders  Bloomberg.com U.S. threatens Mexican airline flights over cargo, competition issues  CNBC Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy may deny flights from Mexico over broken aviation agreement  New York Post US-Mexico Air Transport Agreement Takes a Hard Turn  Airways Magazine Source link

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US threatens Mexican airline flights over cargo, competition issues – Reuters

US threatens Mexican airline flights over cargo, competition issues  Reuters US Threatens to Upend Delta-Aeromexico Deal Over Mexican Actions  Bloomberg.com US threatens Mexican airline flights over airline competition issues  Yahoo Home Delta-Aeromexico JV at risk amid U.S.-Mexico aviation spat (DAL)  Seeking Alpha US-Mexico Air Transport Agreement Takes a Hard Turn  Airways Magazine Source link

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NASA considering flying only cargo on next Starliner mission

NASA considering flying only cargo on next Starliner mission

TOKYO — NASA officials say there is a “strong chance” that the next test flight of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner commercial crew vehicle will be uncrewed as work continues to fix issues with the spacecraft. To continue reading this article: Register now and get3 free articles every month. You’ll also receive our weekly SpaceNews This Week newsletter every Friday. Opt-out at …

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