space capsule

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That was about five years after SpaceX sent astronauts Robert Behnken External link and Douglas Hurley External link there aboard a Dragon space capsule.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Lockheed-Martin is responsible for the Orion space capsule for Artemis II and III. Boeing and Blue Origin will continue to be major contributors to America’s space programs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

The space capsule atop the rocket separated and went into orbit eight minutes after the launch and began a two-day, 34-orbit trip to the space station.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 23, 2024

They’d lower a life-size model of a space capsule, dubbed the “Mothership,” onto the stage, sparks shooting from its landing gear.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2023

I thought it was funny when one of the astronauts called their space capsule a “happy home.”

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia