SpaceX Dragon

In this grab from a NASA video, the SpaceX Dragon capsule is seen moving away from the International Space Station (ISS)
In this May 24 NASA photo, the SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft approaches the International Space Station (ISS)
In this grab from a NASA video, the SpaceX Dragon capsule is seen moving away from the International Space Station (ISS)
In this May 24 NASA photo, the SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft approaches the International Space Station (ISS)
In this grab from a NASA video, the SpaceX Dragon capsule is seen moving away from the International Space Station (ISS)
The Dragon capsule is set to splash down in the Pacific Ocean off California Thursday at 1444 GMT
The Dragon capsule is set to slash down in the Pacific Ocean off California Thursday at 1444 GMT
A successful reentry would make the Dragon the only cargo capsule capable of returning goods to Earth from the ISS
The Dragon capsule is set to slash down in the Pacific Ocean off California Thursday at 1444 GMT
A successful reentry would make the Dragon the only cargo capsule capable of returning goods to Earth from the ISS
The release of the unmanned Dragon is set for 5:35 am Eastern time (0935 GMT) on Thursday
NASA and White House officials have hailed the event as the start of a new era in spaceflight
This frame grab from a NASA video shows the robotic arm of the ISS grappling SpaceX's Dragon capsule
The release of the unmanned Dragon is set for 5:35 am Eastern time (0935 GMT) on Thursday
NASA and White House officials have hailed the event as the start of a new era in spaceflight
The International Space Station holds the SpaceX Dragon capsule on May 25
The International Space Station holds the SpaceX Dragon capsule on May 25
NASA astronaut Don Pettit (L) and Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko, International Space Station Commander
The SpaceX Dragon capsule is seen docked to the International Space Station
NASA astronaut Don Pettit (L) and Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko, International Space Station Commander

SpaceX's capsule arrives at ISS

A privately-owned unmanned US space capsule docked Sunday at the International Space Station bringing food, scientific materials and crucial equipment to the space outpost.
 

SpaceX capsule nears ISS for rendezvous on Sunday

A privately-owned unmanned US space capsule neared the International Space Station early Sunday, preparing to dock to deliver food, scientific materials and other crucial equipment.
 

SpaceX Dragon capsule splash lands in Pacific

US company SpaceX's cargo vessel Thursday splash landed in the Pacific Ocean, capping a successful mission to the International Space Station and blazing a new path for private spaceflight.
 

SpaceX capsule splash lands in Pacific Ocean: NASA

The Dragon cargo capsule owned by US company SpaceX on Thursday made a splash landing in the Pacific Ocean after a landmark mission to the International Space Station, NASA said.
 

SpaceX Dragon capsule released by ISS

The US company SpaceX's Dragon cargo vessel was released by the robotic arm of the International Space Station early Thursday at the start of its return to Earth, NASA said.
 

SpaceX Dragon capsule detaches from ISS

US company SpaceX's Dragon cargo ship was detached from the International Space Station early Thursday at the start of its fiery return journey to Earth after a landmark mission, NASA said.
 

SpaceX cargo vessel set to leave space station

US company SpaceX's Dragon cargo ship is set to make a fiery return journey to Earth on Thursday after a landmark mission to the International Space Station.
 

SpaceX cargo vessel prepares to leave space station

US company SpaceX's Dragon cargo ship is preparing to make its return journey to Earth after a landmark mission to the International Space Station, NASA and SpaceX representatives said.
 

US cargo vessel prepares to leave space station

US company SpaceX's Dragon cargo ship is preparing to make its return journey to Earth after a landmark mission to the International Space Station, NASA and SpaceX representatives said Wednesday.
 

SpaceX Dragon prepares to leave space station

US company SpaceX's Dragon cargo ship is preparing to make its return journey to Earth after a landmark mission to the International Space Station, NASA and SpaceX representatives said Wednesday.
 

SpaceX capsule has 'new car' smell, astronauts say

SpaceX's Dragon cargo vessel smells like a new car, said astronauts at the International Space Station after opening the hatches Saturday following the spacecraft's landmark mission to the orbiting lab.
 

SpaceX's Dragon makes historic space station dock

SpaceX on Friday became the first commercial outfit to dock its own cargo capsule at the International Space Station, marking what experts have hailed as a new era for private spaceflight.
 

Astronauts capture SpaceX's Dragon for station dock

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station reached out and caught SpaceX's Dragon capsule for docking at the orbiting lab on Friday in a historic first for commercial spaceflight.
 

SpaceX makes final approach to space station

SpaceX's Dragon capsule on Friday made its final approach toward the International Space Station, edging closer to the climax of its landmark mission to latch on to the orbiting research lab.
 

SpaceX completes space station 'fly-under'

A first of its kind demonstration flight by SpaceX's Dragon capsule on Thursday successfully completed a key milestone in its mission -- a fly-under of the International Space Station, NASA said.
 

SpaceX, NASA prepare for April 30 launch to ISS

Preparations for the April 30 launch of the SpaceX's Dragon commercial spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS) are underway without major problems, a top NASA official said Tuesday.
 

SpaceX, NASA readies for April 30 launch to ISS

Preparations for the April 30 launch of the SpaceX's Dragon commercial spacecraft to the International Space Station are underway without major problems, a top NASA official said Tuesday.
 

NASA, SpaceX giddy over historic orbit launch

NASA and SpaceX chiefs shook their heads with disbelief and joy Wednesday after a perfect launch into orbit and back of the company's Dragon capsule, a historic first for the future of space travel.
 

Shuttle launches on one of last missions

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Space shuttle Discovery and seven astronauts blasted off Monday on one of NASA's final servicing missions to the International Space Station.
 

Shuttle launches on one of last missions

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Space shuttle Discovery and seven astronauts blasted off Monday on one of NASA's final servicing missions to the International Space Station.