The unmanned Dragon has splashed down near California, completing a pioneering mission for commercial firms seeking a major role in space travel.

Space Exploration Technologies’ Dragon spaceship has begun its journey back to Earth nearly a week after docking at the International Space Station.

The world’s first commercially owned unmanned cargo capsule has successfully docked at the International Space Station.

The world’s first commercially owned unmanned cargo capsule has successfully docked at the International Space Station.

The world’s first private supply ship orbited the International Space Station on Thursday, acing a critical test in advance of the actual docking.