SpaceX
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21.1KSpaceX, NASA investigating parachute ‘lag’ during latest Dragon recovery
On February 2nd, NASA officials reported that a SpaceX Cargo Dragon spacecraft suffered a minor parachute anomaly during its most recent reentry,...
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18.4KSpaceX loses dozens of new Starlink satellites to “geomagnetic storm”
SpaceX says that dozens of the 49 Starlink satellites aboard its most recent Starlink launch may have been doomed by a “geomagnetic...
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15.6KSpaceX wins launch contracts for three more Launcher space tugs
Startup ‘Launcher Space’ has chosen SpaceX to launch at least three more ‘Orbiter’ space tugs, meaning that the company will have a...
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9.8KSpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket celebrates 4th launch debut anniversary
On the fourth anniversary of SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy launch debut and after an unusual multi-year hiatus, the world’s most powerful operational rocket...
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16.8KSpaceX preparing the ultimate backdrop for Elon Musk’s Starship update
For the third time, SpaceX has installed Super Heavy Booster 4 (B4) on Starbase’s lone orbital launch mount, kicking off preparations for...
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13.8KSpaceX CEO Elon Musk promises long-awaited Starship update next week
While running behind schedule in classic fashion, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says he’ll present the first big Starship program update in two...
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16.8KSpaceX launches third Falcon 9 rocket in 72 hours, breaks fairing reuse record
In one fell swoop, SpaceX has successfully launched the third Falcon 9 rocket in less than 72 hours, broken payload fairing reusability...
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11.9KSpaceX’s first converted Falcon Heavy booster already preparing for next launch
SpaceX has rapidly recovered the first converted Falcon Heavy ‘side core’ after its first Falcon 9 launch and landing, kicking off preparations...
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16.6KSpaceX Falcon 9 booster sticks landing, setting up future spy satellite launches
Update: The NRO has confirmed that SpaceX’s NROL-87 launch was a success. A new SpaceX Falcon 9 booster has successfully carried the...
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10.3KSpaceX set to launch two Falcon 9 rockets in 26 hours [webcast]
Update: SpaceX’s plans for two launches in less than two hours have been foiled for unknown reasons. While the company confirms that...
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11.0KSpaceX reveals Starlink Premium service, new all-weather antenna
SpaceX has revealed unexpected plans for a “Premium” Starlink service package with significantly improved performance and an extra-rugged user terminal (antenna/dish). The...
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11.7KSpaceX debuts converted Falcon Heavy booster on spectacular Italian satellite launch
For the first time, SpaceX has converted a flight-proven Falcon Heavy side core into a Falcon 9 booster and successfully launched the...
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11.8KSpaceX to launch trio of Falcon 9 rockets this week
A wayward cruise ship has singlehandedly delayed two SpaceX launches and forced schedule changes that could see three Falcon 9 rockets lift...
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15.2KSpaceX Falcon 9 launch scrubbed by wayward cruise ship
For the fourth time in four days, SpaceX has been forced to scrub Falcon 9’s launch of an Italian Earth observation satellite....
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91.7KSpaceX targeting 52 Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy launches in 2022
Shortly before SpaceX was scheduled to launch an Italian Earth observation satellite, a member of NASA’s Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP) revealed...
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21.0KSpaceX reveals Starship “marine recovery” plans in new job postings
In a series of new job postings, SpaceX has hinted at an unexpected desire to develop “marine recovery systems for the Starship...
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16.9KSpaceX navy deploys for back-to-back Italian radar satellite, Starlink launches
Continuing what appears to be SpaceX’s preferred pace of activity in 2022, several ships in the company’s navy have deployed to support...
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8.1KSpaceX Cargo Dragon spacecraft returns to Earth after second trip to orbit
A SpaceX Cargo Dragon spacecraft has safely returned to Earth after a month in orbit, completing the company’s 24th successful cargo delivery...
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34.9KSpaceX Dragon departs International Space Station to return to Earth
SpaceX Cargo Dragon capsule C209 has undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) and is now on track to reenter Earth’s atmosphere...
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19.3KSpaceX rocket catch simulation raises more questions about concept
CEO Elon Musk has published the first official visualization of what SpaceX’s plans to catch Super Heavy boosters might look like in...
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