After a successful launch into orbit on Saturday, NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley docked the SpaceX Dragon capsule at the International Space station on Sunday morning. They are the the first to do so on a commercial spacecraft. The historic trip to ISS took about 19 hours from launch at NASA’s Kennedy Space… Continue reading SpaceX Dragon Arrives at Space Station, Completing Historic Flight
Month: May 2020
Live: SpaceX Demo-2 Mission to Send Astronauts to Space Station
SpaceX is conducting a historic mission today, sending NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley to space aboard the Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket. Launch is scheduled for 3:22 p.m. ET. Watch the livestream above.
Rivian Workers Return to Factory
Rivian has brought employees back to its Normal, Ill. factory to resume work after a shutdown due the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of the stop, Rivian has delayed the start of production on its R1T and R1S electric truck and SUV until 2021. The company hoped to start building vehicles at the end of this year.… Continue reading Rivian Workers Return to Factory
Leno Segment With Tesla Cybertruck Offers New Looks, Little News
Jay Leno’s up-close look at the Cybertruck was released Wednesday, but the segment didn’t offer many new details about Tesla’s electric pickup slated for production next year. “Do you want your truck to bulletproof or not?” Musk asked Leno, touting one of the truck’s features. “I guess want my truck to be bulletproof, sure,” Leno… Continue reading Leno Segment With Tesla Cybertruck Offers New Looks, Little News
Tesla Cuts Prices By Thousands – Standard Range Plus Model 3 Now $37,990.
Tesla vehicles bought in North America received price cuts Wednesday. Model S and X received $5,000 price cuts to $74,990 and $79,990 for the entry-level Long Range Plus versions. Performance versions were also cut by $5,000. Model 3 price was cut by $2,000 for all versions. The base-level Standard Range Plus Model 3 now starts… Continue reading Tesla Cuts Prices By Thousands – Standard Range Plus Model 3 Now $37,990.
Watch: SpaceX Returns U.S. to Human Spaceflight
UPDATE: Today’s mission was scrubbed due to weather. The next window for launch is scheduled for May 30 at 3:22 p.m. ET. NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley are on board the Dragon spacecraft and preparing for a a ride on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket today. Weather is looking promising for a 4:33 p.m.… Continue reading Watch: SpaceX Returns U.S. to Human Spaceflight
SpaceX Set to Launch Humans into Space on Wednesday
Tomorrow is the big day. SpaceX will launch its first crewed mission, sending NASA astronauts to the International Space Station. For nearly a decade, the U.S. has paid Russia to transport astronauts to the space station, but Wednesday launches a new era. SpaceX will be the first commercial carrier, while Boeing also has contracts to… Continue reading SpaceX Set to Launch Humans into Space on Wednesday
Watch: New Clips from Jay Leno’s Cybertruck Test Drive
Another teaser of Jay Leno’s Garage featuring a test drive of the Cybertruck has been released ahead of the episode’s debut on Wednesday at 10:00 p.m. ET. With Chief Executive Elon Musk in the passenger seat, Leno pilots the raw-metal, futuristic pickup through the streets of Los Angeles. Musk and Leno caused headlines when they… Continue reading Watch: New Clips from Jay Leno’s Cybertruck Test Drive
Demo-2: Meet the Astronauts
SpaceX is readying its historic launch next week of the Crew Dragon capsule and the astronauts making the trip are on site at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. The launch is scheduled for May 27 launch, with veteran NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley manning the mission. Behnken is from St. Ann, Missouri. He has… Continue reading Demo-2: Meet the Astronauts
Fallout Shelter Added to Tesla Arcade
Tesla’s 2020.20 software update adds the highly-anticipated Fallout Shelter to the Tesla Arcade. Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk, who is well-versed in the post popular gaming titles, said last year during an interview at the E3 gaming convention that Fallout Shelter would eventually be added to the arcade. “Fallout Shelter puts you in control of… Continue reading Fallout Shelter Added to Tesla Arcade