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SpaceX sends OneWeb satellites to orbit on 55th launch of 2022

SpaceX has successfully launched the first of at least three missions for Starlink competitor OneWeb, completing its 55th launch of the year...

SpaceX files FCC request to put payloads on satellites for direct-to-cell system with T-Mobile

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SpaceX files FCC request to put payloads on satellites for direct-to-cell system with T-Mobile

SpaceX filed a request with the Federal Communications Commission to put payloads on 2,016 of its satellites for its direct-to-cell system with...

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SpaceX returns Starship booster to factory after two major Raptor tests

For the sixth time this year, SpaceX has returned the same Super Heavy booster prototype to its South Texas Starship factory after...

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SpaceX set to launch 40 satellites for Starlink rival OneWeb

While SpaceX’s near-term manifest continues to be impacted by an abrupt uptick in unexplained delays, the company appears to be on track...

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SpaceX Starlink Gen2 constellation weakened by “partial” FCC grant

More than two and a half years after SpaceX began the process of securing regulatory approval for its next-generation Starlink constellation, the...

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SpaceX indefinitely delays second Falcon 9 launch in two weeks

For the second time in less than two weeks, SpaceX has indefinitely delayed a Falcon 9 launch after discovering apparent issues with...

Ukraine exempts Starlink from VAT; customs duty

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Ukraine exempts Starlink from VAT; customs duty;

Ukraine’s Cabinet declared Starlink satellite equipment exempt from VAT and customs duty, The Kyiv Independent reported, adding that Starlink has been crucial...

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SpaceX’s Japanese Moon lander launch back on the calendar after indefinite delay

Update: After indefinitely delaying ispace’s first Moon lander launch on November 30th to fix unspecified issues with its Falcon 9 rocket, multiple...

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SpaceX Dragon delivers supplies, upgraded solar arrays to space station

Following a flawless Saturday launch, a SpaceX Cargo Dragon spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station on Sunday morning, delivering several...

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SpaceX expends third Falcon booster in one month

SpaceX has expended a Falcon booster for the third time this month, breaking an odd internal record for a company famous for...

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SpaceX doubleheader struck down by poor weather

Update: The first of two SpaceX launch attempts scheduled on Tuesday, November 22nd has been called off by poor weather. The weather...

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SpaceX ship headed 1000 kilometers out to sea for expendable Falcon 9 launch

Update: SpaceX has called off Monday’s launch attempt for what appears to be technical reasons and will try again on Tuesday, November...

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SpaceX delays Starlink launch after Falcon 9 static fire test

Around 10 am Pacific on November 17th, SpaceX test-fired one of its Falcon 9 rockets and announced that its next Starlink launch...

Conspiracy theorists flood FCC with complaints about Elon Musk & Starlink

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Conspiracy theorists flood FCC with complaints about Elon Musk & Starlink

Conspiracy theorists are unhappy with Elon Musk and Starlink. Complaints such as Elon Musk and Bill Gates teaming up to torture them...

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SpaceX’s next Falcon Heavy rocket on track for early 2023 launch

Two weeks after SpaceX’s first Falcon Heavy launch in three and a half years, the US Space Force says that the rocket...

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SpaceX, NASA finalize contract for second crewed Starship Moon landing

Around eight months after announcing its intention to do so, NASA has awarded SpaceX a contract for a second crewed Starship Moon...

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SpaceX’s Starship briefly becomes the most powerful active rocket in the world

A SpaceX Starship booster has successfully fired up 14 of its 33 Raptor engines, likely becoming the most powerful active rocket in...

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SpaceX expends Falcon 9 booster for the first time in almost three years

For the first time since January 2020, SpaceX has intentionally expended a Falcon 9 booster instead of attempting to recover the rocket...

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SpaceX’s Gwynne Shotwell to oversee Starship program, Starbase facilities

The Information reports that SpaceX President and COO Gwynne Shotwell “will assume oversight” of the company’s Starship program and Starbase facilities, seemingly...