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The privately owned SpaceX Dragon capsule arrived at the International Space Station a day later than expected due to a thruster problem. (Source: CBS4)

SpaceX Capsule On Its Way Home

Packed with science samples collected by the crew of the International Space Station, the privately owned cargo ship Dragon is headed back to Earth.

CBS4–2013/03/26

SpaceX Capsule Arrives At Space Station

The privately owned SpaceX Dragon capsule arrived at the International Space Station a day later than expected due to a thruster problem.

2013/03/03

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket attached to the cargo-only capsule called Dragon lifts off from the launch pad on October 7, 2012 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

SpaceX Working To Fix Dragon Capsule’s Thrusters

Repairs are underway and flight controllers are making good progress fixing a problem with the orbiting Dragon capsule.

CBS4–2013/03/01

First Space Tourist Plans 2018 Trip To Mars

Visit Mars. That’s the insanely ambitious plan that Dennis Tito, who was the first private space traveler a little less than 12 years ago, will announce in more detail next week.

CBS4–2013/02/22

SpaceX Falcon rocket launches from Cape Canaveral. (Source: CBS)

Spacex Dragon Capsule Launched To Space Station

SpaceX’s Falcon rocket roared into space Sunday evening from Cape Canaveral carrying a Dragon capsule packed with supplies for the International Space Station.

2012/10/08

(Photo by Roberto Gonzalez/Getty Images)

SpaceX Dragon Splashes Down After Successful Mission

The world’s first commercial supply ship to the International Space Station is on its way back to Earth. Astronauts set the SpaceX Dragon loose after a five-day visit, releasing the vessel with the space station’s robot arm.

CBS4–2012/05/31

The International Space Station crew captured the Dragon spacecraft at 9:56 a.m. EDT on Friday, May 25, 2012. (Source: NASA.gov)

ISS Astronauts Capture The Dragon

It’s the start of a new era in space technology. Friday, the first-ever private spacecraft arrived at the International Space Station, making history as the first commercial delivery in orbit.

CBS4–2012/05/25

SpaceX Rocket Blasts Off For Space Station

The SpaceX rocket, the world’s first private supply ship, took part in a crucial fly-by Thursday near the International Space Station.

CBS4–2012/05/24

SpaceX Rocket Blasts Off For Space Station

The second time was the charm for SpaceX. Tuesday morning they successfully launched their Falcon 9 rocket for a practice run to the International Space Station.

CBS4–2012/05/22