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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.
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SpaceX's next-generation rocket engine is ready to fly and will likely power a commercial space launch for the first time this summer, company officials announced Wednesday (March 20). Full story
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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.
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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 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
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
