SpaceX to Launch Dragonfly Mission to Saturn's Moon

NASA's Search for Life: SpaceX to Launch Dragonfly Mission to Saturn's Moon
The space agency announced a $256.6 million contract with SpaceX to support the launch of the Dragonfly mission – a rotorcraft lander mission under NASA's New Frontiers Program, which funds a series of medium-class spacecraft expeditions to explore the solar system. Dragonfly is the fourth mission in this program, and will cost about $3.35 billion.
NASA says SpaceX will launch its Dragonfly mission to Saturn
NASA announced that it has selected SpaceX to provide launch services for its ambitious Dragonfly mission that will place a rotorcraft lander at Saturn's moon of Titan as part of its New Frontiers Program.
SpaceX to rocket NASA’s nuclear helicopter to Saturn’s largest moon in 2028
The powerful Falcon Heavy rocket will launch the Dragonfly spacecraft on a multi-year journey to Saturn’s largest moon Titan.
NASA's nuclear-powered Dragonfly helicopter will ride a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket toward Saturn moon Titan
NASA has picked SpaceX to launch its Dragonfly astrobiology mission to the intriguing Saturn moon Titan. A Falcon Heavy will loft Dragonfly in July 2028.
SpaceX to launch NASA’s Dragonfly drone mission to Titan
In 2028, a NASA mission called Dragonfly will launch using a SpaceX Falcon Heavy on a trip to Saturn's moon Titan.
SpaceX Gets $256 Million To Launch NASA's One-Of-A-Kind Dragonfly Mission To Titan
NASA announced that the launch date is set between July 5 to July 25, 2028 from the Kennedy Space Center. SpaceX has been awarded $256.6 million for the launch costs and other mission related expense.
With Dragonfly contract, NASA will certify SpaceX for nuclear-powered payloads
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NASA picks SpaceX, Blue Origin to fly lunar rover and habitat to the Moon
NASA has picked SpaceX and Blue Origin to deliver a lunar rover and habitat to the moon within the next decade. The space ...
Federal judge sides with SpaceX after environmental group tried to stop rocket launches
A federal judge sided with Elon Musk's SpaceX after a Texas-based environmental group attempted to halt rocket launches at ...
Everything Neil deGrasse Tyson Has Said About Elon Musk's SpaceX
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk have made scathing comments about each other online.
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NASA selects SpaceX to send a $3.35 billion nuclear-powered helicopter to Saturn
NASA has selected SpaceX and its Falcon Heavy rocket for an upcoming high-profile science mission that is estimated to cost ...
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NASA chooses SpaceX and Blue Origin to deliver rover, astronaut base to the moon
NASA wants a lunar habitat on the surface of the moon in less than ten years. NASA is keeping its foot on the gas for the ...
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Firefly Aerospace completes Blue Ghost moon lander for January 2025 SpaceX launch
Firefly Aerospace's moon lander is ready for its upcoming lunar voyage.
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SpaceX Aims for 25 Starship Launches in 2025
SpaceX is looking to increase the launch frequency of its Starship rockets to 25 launches each year starting in 2025. This ...