Elon Musk's SpaceX signs lease at NM spaceport
Another space industry heavyweight has signed on to use New Mexico's Spaceport America — Elon Musk's Space Exploration Technologies Corp., or SpaceX, Gov. Susana Martinez announced Tuesday.Full story
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The next version of the Dragon spacecraft built by the private spaceflight company SpaceX will look like something truly out of this world, according to Elon Musk, the company's billionaire founder and CEO. Full story
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SpaceX capsule set to return to earth
The SpaceX built robotic capsule known as the Dragon spaceship is expected to return to California today carrying samples and trash from the International Space Station. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.
Thruster glitch delays SpaceX arrival at ISS
The SpaceX cargo capsule, initially hobbled by a problem with its thrusters, will be delayed reaching the International Space Station. NBC’s Tom Costello reports.
Mars rover leaves ‘footprint’
The tread of Curiosity’s tire somewhat resembled a boot imprinted on Mars’ dusty surface. NBC’s Brian Williams reports.
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CEO of Tesla Motors and SpaceX Musk speaks during a session titled "To Infinity and Beyond: Skoll talks with Elon And Kimbal Musk" at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California
CEO of Tesla Motors Elon Musk speaks during a session titled "To Infinity and Beyond: Jeff Skoll talks with Elon And Kimbal Musk" at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California April 29, 2013. REUTERS/Fred Prouser
CEO of Tesla Motors and SpaceX Musk speaks during a session titled "To Infinity and Beyond: Skoll talks with Elon and Kimbal Musk" at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California
CEO of Tesla Motors and SpaceX Elon Musk speaks during a session titled "To Infinity and Beyond: Jeff Skoll talks with Elon and Kimbal Musk" at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California April 29, 2013. REUTERS/Fred Prouser (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS TRANSPORT SCIENCE
