# NASA
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SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Delivers New Astronaut Team to the ISS, Underscoring U.S. Commercial Space Reliance
A Crew Dragon mission has delivered a new team of astronauts to the International Space Station, highlighting the operational success of NASA’s commercial crew model. The flight reinforces U.S. access to low‑Earth orbit while raising strategic questions about competition, resilience and the future of orbital infrastructure.
SpaceX’s Dragon Carries Multinational Crew to ISS in Another Boost for Commercial Spaceflight
SpaceX’s Dragon launched four astronauts from Cape Canaveral to the International Space Station on February 13, beginning an eight‑month mission focused on experiments to support future Moon and Mars exploration. The flight highlights the maturation of commercial crew services and continued multinational cooperation aboard the ISS despite broader geopolitical tensions.
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Delivers Four Astronauts to ISS for Eight-Month Science Push
SpaceX launched a Crew Dragon on 13 February from Florida, ferrying four astronauts to the International Space Station for an eight‑month mission centered on experiments that support lunar and Mars exploration, such as plant–bacteria research to improve food production. The flight highlights the growing role of commercial providers in sustaining human presence in low Earth orbit and testing technologies needed for deep‑space missions.
Musk and Washington Push a New Lunar Sprint — But the Moon’s Practicalities and Politics Remain Fraught
Elon Musk’s public call to "return to the Moon" and SpaceX hiring for AI satellite and space data-centre work have dovetailed with U.S. government plans to accelerate lunar missions, industrial infrastructure and even nuclear deployments. The combination of private ambition and an assertive U.S. policy raises technical, economic and geopolitical questions about feasibility, cost and the militarisation of cislunar space.
SpaceX Reportedly Puts Mars on Hold to Prioritise an Unmanned Moon Landing
Cailian reports that SpaceX has told investors it will delay an in‑year Mars launch and concentrate on an uncrewed lunar landing targeted for March 2027. The shift responds to technical priorities, regulatory nudges from Washington and the company’s broader commercial and fundraising context, while leaving long‑term plans for Mars intact but deferred.
SpaceX Pivots from Mars to Moon, Aiming for Uncrewed Lunar Landing in March 2027
SpaceX has delayed a Mars mission slated for 2026 and told investors it will prioritise lunar operations tied to NASA, aiming for an uncrewed Moon landing in March 2027. The move recalibrates timelines, concentrates resources on an attainable near‑term goal and has implications for investors, U.S. space policy and international competition in cislunar space.
NASA Pauses First Crewed Artemis Moon Flyby After Cold Weather Cancels Fueling Test
NASA postponed the Artemis II crewed lunar flyby after near-freezing temperatures at the launch site forced cancellation of a key rocket fueling test. The launch is now scheduled no earlier than February 8, with the potential for further delays that could move the mission into March, highlighting weather vulnerability and scheduling fragility in complex human spaceflight programmes.
US Crewed Lunar Flyby Postponed as Severe Cold Grounds Launch Plans
A US crewed lunar flyby mission was postponed after an extreme cold spell compromised launch-commit criteria for cryogenic propellants and ground systems. The delay highlights technical vulnerabilities to severe weather, risks cascading schedule impacts across lunar programme milestones, and carries political and commercial consequences for U.S. space leadership.
NASA Delays First Crewed Artemis Lunar Flyby After Cold Weather Scrubs Fueling Test
NASA delayed the Artemis II crewed lunar flyby after low temperatures at the launch site forced cancellation of a crucial rocket fueling test. The launch is now set for no earlier than February 8 and could slide into March if further delays occur; NASA emphasized that weather and safety will dictate the schedule.
Blue Origin Grounds New Shepard for Two Years to Reallocate Effort Toward Crewed Moon Missions
Blue Origin will suspend New Shepard suborbital flights for at least two years to concentrate resources on developing crewed lunar capabilities. The pause narrows Blue Origin's near-term business from tourism and short-duration research toward a high-stakes push for lunar hardware and human missions.
The Quiet Power Behind SpaceX: Gwynne Shotwell, the ‘Adult in the Room’ Reassuring Markets Ahead of a Giant IPO
Gwynne Shotwell, SpaceX’s president and COO, has long been the operational anchor behind Elon Musk’s ambitions, credited with rescuing the company during its 2008 crisis and sustaining key customer relationships. As SpaceX prepares for a high‑profile IPO, her steadiness reassures investors, even as public markets will demand clearer governance and succession structures than a founder‑centric private company has relied on to date.
NASA’s Artemis 2 Rocket Rolls to the Pad as Countdown to First Crewed Orion Flight Begins
NASA has moved its SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft to Pad 39B in Florida, marking a key step ahead of Artemis 2—the first crewed Orion flight. The mission, a roughly ten-day free-return circumlunar test carrying three NASA astronauts and one Canadian, will validate life-support and integrated operations ahead of later, landing-focused missions.