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MICHAEL STRAHAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, Mary, thank you so much for that. Let's get some more on the SpaceX launch that Mary mentioned there. It had mixed results. And out transportation correspondent Gio Benitez is here to explain. Good morning, Gio. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Good evening. And it's great to have you with us here on a very busy Tuesday night. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Just heartbreaking, a terrifying story. All right, Stephanie Ramos, thank you. We move now to the victory for SpaceX, launching its giant rocket booster and then catching it out of the air at the launch pad. Trevor Ault is here with the story. Trevor, good morning. This was quite a sight. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

RACHEL SCOTT (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Perry Russom, thank you. Tonight, a major milestone for SpaceX with the launch of the world's largest and most powerful rocket yet. The historic landing and catch bringing the company one step closer to carrying people to the moon and beyond. Here's ABC's Zohreen Shah. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

REBECCA JARVIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right. Check those cabinets. Thank you, Eva. Appreciate it. We turn now to this incredible breaking news. Just moments ago, history was made in space, the first spacewalk ever by a civilian. Trevor Ault is here with more on that. Good morning, Trevor. Imagine being this person. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Finally tonight here, history made in space. The first civilian spacewalk in space suits made in America. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) To "The Index" tonight. And SpaceX is preparing for the first private spacewalk in history. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Now to the eight-day trip to space turning into eight months. NASA now saying it is keeping two astronauts in the space station there until February and not risking bringing them back on Boeing's troubled Starliner. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We turn now to the two American astronauts who were supposed to be in space for eight days, it's now been 80 days. And tonight, NASA saying the astronauts will there until February. Here's Trevor Ault. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Good evening. Thanks for joining us on this Saturday. I'm Whit Johnson. Several developing stories as we come on tonight. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

LINSEY DAVIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) James Longman for us. Thanks, James. Now, to a new setback for Boeing's Starliner spacecraft and its two astronauts forced into an extended stay onboard the International Space Station. NASA says the astronauts' eight-day mission may now keep them in orbit until next year. Here's ABC's Mireya Villarreal. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) To the Index of other news, and tonight the SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket has been grounded now, the FAA taking action following yesterday's launch. The second stage of the rocket exploded in space during an uncrewed Starling satellite mission. The Falcon 9 is used to send astronauts and satellites into orbit. The FAA will now decide when the rocket can return to flight once it determines what went wrong. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Now the Starliner spacecraft getting ready to dock with the International Space Station today after its historic long-delayed launch. Our transportation correspondent Gio Benitez, Gio was there for the launch. Good to have you back with us, Gio. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

JANAI NORMAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Back now with our "Play of the Day." In the Nationals, Mets, the Nationals and the Mets, the Washington Nationals and the New York Mets. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Back here in the US, and the spectacular images tonight. SpaceX and the launch of its Starship rocket today, the most powerful rocket ever built, crossing several major hurdles, but then burning up on its way back to Earth. Tonight, SpaceX and NASA saying that much was learned today, but the bigger question remains, how soon do they plan on putting astronauts on one of these rockets to the moon? Here's Mireya Villarreal tonight. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) To "The Index" of other news tonight. Detroit Pistons star Isaiah Stewart arrested and charged for assaulting another NBA player. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Next tonight, the hunt for a suspect in a deadly shooting spree in Memphis ended overnight. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And welcome back to "GMA." And the crew docking at the International Space Station this morning. Four astronauts from four countries. The mission commander calling it a united team with a common mission. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

RACHEL SCOTT (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Tonight, an extraordinary mission exploring the universe's darkest secrets. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MICHAEL STRAHAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Exactly what I thought. All about love, Steve. Thank you so much for that. And now, give a big welcome home to retired NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson. She was part of the latest SpaceX mission that just touched down last night after a 10 day orbit in space. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

LINSEY DAVIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) To the "Index," and video of a dramatic pool rescue in California. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

REBECCA JARVIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right Eva Pilgrim, thank you. We turn now to the future of the Starship project after the giant unmanned rocket exploded minutes into its first launch. Still, SpaceX Chief Elon Musk is calling it a success. Not all that surprising. But a number of other experts are, too. And our transportation correspondent Gio Benitez is here with more. Good morning, Gio. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) In the meantime, we're going to turn now to the stunning images in the sky over Texas today. The explosion just minutes after the first test launch of the most powerful space rocket ever built. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

LINSEY DAVIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And turning now to the SpaceX rocket set to take off after a failed first attempt. Our transportation correspondent Gio Benitez is here with the latest. Good morning, Gio. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

REBECCA JARVIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We turn now to the countdown to liftoff for the rocket that could one day take us to the moon and beyond. And transportation correspondent Gio Benitez is back with more. Good morning, Gio, our favorite rocket man. Nice to see you again. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

RACHEL SCOTT (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) To the "Index" now. A triumphant return to Earth for the SpaceX crew 5 mission. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Tonight, Dr. Anthony Fauci on what Americans should be prepared for this winter when it comes to COVID. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

BYRON PITTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And finally, tonight, four astronauts are on their way to the International Space Station, right now. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

TREVOR AULT (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Back now only on "GMA," we're giving you an all-access pass into the special training for the first all-civilian SpaceX crew and the spacewalk they'll be attempting. ABC's Gio Benitez has an exclusive look. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) History in space. (Voiceover) SpaceX launching four new crew members to the International Space Station. Astronaut Jessica Watkins, the first black woman to serve an extended, six-month mission. DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

T.J. HOLMES (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Now to that breaking news overnight, a SpaceX rocket blasting off launching one astronaut into the history books, set to become the first black woman to live long term on the International Space Station, and the first black woman to do a spacewalk. Transportation correspondent Gio Benitez, as I was reading that, I could see you with a grin on your face, this is exciting stuff, Gio. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

EVA PILGRIM (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Erielle Reshef for us there in Israel. Well, now to a new milestone in space tourism. For the first time, a private charter flight is taking tourists to the International Space Station. ABC's Faith Abubey joins us with the latest. Faith, this sounds like a good flight to get on. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Turning now to the historic day in space. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And we're gonna stay with the weather now because it led to a delay this morning in the planned Halloween space launch for NASA and SpaceX. Strong winds over the Atlantic forcing the team of four astronauts to wait until at least Wednesday to take off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, heading for a six-month stay on the International Space Station. Tom Mashburn, he is the only veteran astronaut on the mission and he's also a doctor and a former NASA flight surgeon. The other three astronauts are first-time flyers. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

T.J. HOLMES (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, Robin, let's take flight now, shall we? Talking about the successful end to the historic all-civilian space flight. The four-person crew spending three days in orbit and making a splash landing. Our transportation correspondent Gio Benitez, who has kept his feet firmly on the ground, has more on this incredible flight. This was history. Good morning to you, Gio. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

EVA PILGRIM (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) In any space mission, the return to Earth is the part that causes the most tension. The re-entry into the atmosphere a violent and dangerous moment, so the sight of those parachutes opening brought an enormous sense of relief. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

LINSEY DAVIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) MaryAlice, our thanks to you. It is mission accomplished for SpaceX and the all-civilian crew of the Inspiration4, splashing down, ending their three-day orbital mission. The four recording several firsts and raising millions of dollars for St. Jude's Children Hospital in the process. Here's ABC's transportation correspondent, Gio Benitez. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We do have more ahead here. So the crew of Spacex Inspiration4, they're getting ready to return to Earth. But before they do that, these civilian astronauts are making the most of their time in orbit. And ABC's transportation correspondent Gio Benitez is at a planetarium in New York City with a look at what the crew has been up to way up there. Gio, good morning. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Joining us now is ABC News contributor and aviation expert Colonel Steve Ganyard. And, Steve, after spending their first night in space, what do you expect the crew to be doing right now and throughout day one? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) There it was last night. And right now the Inspiration 4 is flying higher than the International Space Station. The first all-civilian crew to reach orbit are the only four people waking up to this spectacular view right there. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And we have a lot, though to get to, starting with that historic launch, the first all-civilian crew to reach orbit. The Inspiration 4 flying higher than the International Space Station right now. Let's go back to Gio who's there at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Good morning, Gio. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) History in space. Four civilians on their own, and their view. Here's Gio Benitez. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And, George, now to that countdown to liftoff for those four civilians set to blast into space. It is the trip of a lifetime, they say, but it doesn't come without risks. Gio Benitez is at the launch site for us at the Kennedy Space Center. Good morning, Gio. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MICHAEL STRAHAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And now to the countdown to liftoff for that spaceflight that's set to make history, sending four civilians into orbit with no astronauts after those big launches by Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos. Transportation correspondent Gio Benitez is at the Kennedy Space Center for us this morning. Good morning, Gio. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Finally, tonight, it's almost here, the all-civilian trip to space. Here's Gio Benitez. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

BYRON PITTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And finally, tonight, on this night, history was made. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We're gonna turn now to space tourism. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has announced that his aerospace company, Blue Origin, will launch its New Shepherd rocket on July 20th and one seat is up for auction. Gio Benitez is in Pittsburgh with the story. Good morning, Gio. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MICHAEL STRAHAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, thank you, Robin. Now to those stunning images of the SpaceX capsule plashing down in the Gulf of Mexico over the weekend, bringing four astronauts safely back to Earth after a six-month mission. Gio Benitez has all the latest. Good morning, Gio. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

EVA PILGRIM (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Yeah. And to that dramatic nighttime splashdown that Rob is referencing, Spacex Crew Dragon capsule landed in the Gulf of Mexico. ABC's Gio Benitez joins us with the latest on that. Good morning to you, Gio. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We're gonna move on now to that mysterious close encounter. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]