NASA could lift off on its first manned SpaceX mission in the first-quarter of next year.
That’s according to NASA’s chief, who says the new Crew Dragon astronaut capsule will be ready by March, 2020.
Jim Bridenstine says the time frame will be met if “everything goes according to plan” in upcoming tests.
Earlier this year an explosion during a ground test and technical issues with the re-entry parachute system threaten to derail the project.
US, Iran reach preliminary agreement to end war, signing set for Friday
US and Iranian officials said they had agreed on a framework to end their war, halt the US blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a preliminary pact that sent oil prices falling but leaves the fate of Iran's nuclear programme to further negotiations.
Lebanon fighting eases after US-Iran deal but displaced warned not to rush home
Fighting in southern Lebanon abated on Monday after the announcement of a US-Iran deal to end the wider conflict, but local authorities warned displaced people not to rush home and Israel said it would not withdraw its troops from the area.
Ukrainian man found guilty of setting on fire houses linked to UK PM Starmer
A Ukrainian man was found guilty on Monday of carrying out arson attacks on property connected to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in May last year on behalf of a mystery figure he knew only as "EL Money".
Britain announces sweeping social media ban for under-16s
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he would ban social media sites for under-16s and impose restrictions on gaming and livestreaming platforms, in some of the world's most far-reaching online restrictions to date.
Historic monastery damaged, 10 people killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine
A 1,000-year-old monastery that symbolises Ukraine's spiritual and cultural heritage was badly damaged in the heaviest Russian aerial attack on Kyiv in two weeks, authorities said on Monday, while 10 people were killed nationwide in the overnight strikes.
The UAE reiterated the importance of dialogue, diplomacy and adherence to international law following the US-Iran memorandum of understanding.
United Arab Emirates President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan travelled to Egypt on Monday to speak with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
A man, who was stranded in the mountains of Hatta, has been rescued by Dubai Police's 'brave unit' following a two-day extensive search operation.
