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Space-X one Step Closer to Making Private Space Travel a Reality

Apr 09, 2016 02:15 PM EDT

With its succesful delivery of a cargo to the International Space Station (ISS) and the safe landing of Space X's Falcon 9 reusable rocket, the Elon Musk-lead company has moved humanity a step closer to acheiving the dream of affordable private space aviation.

The ISS will be in operation until 2028, as NASA will transfer to cislunar orbit.

NASA Will Abandon Space Station by 2020s, Moves to Lunar Orbit

Ana Verayo |

Dec 08, 2015 08:30 AM EST

According to a NASA official, the International Space Station will operate until 2028 at the latest, where the space agency will develop a new space station in lunar orbit.

Orbital ATK's Cygnus spacecraft filled with supplies for the space station finally launches Sunday afternoon.

Cygnus Launch Success: Much Awaited Supplies Finally Flies to Space Station

Ana Verayo |

Dec 07, 2015 06:20 AM EST

After three initial delays in launches last week, Orbtial ATK's cargo resupply vehicle finally launches with much needed food and supplies for the space station crew.

NASA astronauts share their experiences aboard the ISS to the US House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

How Astronauts Keep Their Cool in Space Despite Food Supply Delays

Ana Verayo |

Dec 06, 2015 08:08 AM EST

NASA astronaut Scott Kelly shares his experiences aboard the ISS, already spending nine months in space, and how he copes with isolation.

Astronauts aboard the ISS spent Thanksgiving eating irradiated smoked turkey and rehydrated corn.

How Astronauts Celebrated Thanksgiving in Space

Ana Verayo |

Nov 27, 2015 09:25 AM EST

NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station released a video explaining how they celebrated Thanksgiving in zero gravity.

NASA orders SpaceX to transport American astronauts to the ISS beginning 2017.

NASA Selects SpaceX to Deliver American Astronauts to Space Station

Ana Verayo |

Nov 23, 2015 06:50 AM EST

NASA officially announced that SpaceX will transport its astronauts to the International Space Station beginning in 2017.

The U.S. Congress just approved a space mining bill that will allow asteroid mining.

Asteroid Mining Bill Approved by U.S. Congress

Ana Verayo |

Nov 18, 2015 08:04 AM EST

The United States Congress apparently passed its newest bill called the SPACE Act of 2015, allowing space mining companies to acquire resources from asteroids.