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Elon Musk sets expectations for SpaceX’s first orbital Starship launches

CEO Elon Musk says that SpaceX's first successful orbital Starship launch will "probably [occur] between 1 and 12 months from…

SpaceX Super Heavy tank prototype survives crush testing

A tank prototype similar to SpaceX's next-generation Super Heavy rocket booster has survived a series of tests that repeatedly attempted…

Tesla owners’ photo mosaic will be sent to space in SpaceX flight this August

In 2018, Tesla launched a novel reward as part of its updated referral program. The reward was simple but unique…

Scammers use Elon Musk’s face to advertise on Facebook and Instagram

Scammers are using doctored videos and images of Elon Musk to advertise on Facebook and Instagram. Meta, Facebook, nor Instagram…

Elon Musk, other immigrants founded 55% of America’s unicorns

Immigrants such as Elon Musk have started 55% of America's unicorn companies according to a new study from the National…

Starlink aces 80 mph connectivity test in Ukraine

SpaceX’s Starlink aced a connectivity test in Ukraine.  Ukraine’s telecom team tested Starlink while driving 130 km/h (80 mph) on…

SpaceX ends busy July with pair of Starlink launches

SpaceX has rounded out its busiest July ever with a pair of Falcon 9 Starlink launches, simultaneously breaking its annual…

SpaceX Starlink launch to smash California pad turnaround record

Update: SpaceX's Thursday Starlink 3-2 launch was automatically aborted less than a minute before liftoff by Falcon 9's onboard computers.…

SpaceX’s first Starlink V2 satellites spotted at Starbase

On Monday, SpaceX was spotted loading some of the first Starlink V2 satellite prototypes into a custom mechanism designed to…

SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket to launch NASA’s Roman Space Telescope

NASA has chosen SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket to launch its next major space telescope, a wide-field observatory that should directly…

Fireball sends SpaceX Super Heavy booster back to the factory

SpaceX has returned an upgraded Super Heavy booster to the factory after an unexpected explosion and fireball caused "minor" damage…

SpaceX ties annual launch record seven months into 2022

Less than seven full months into 2022, SpaceX has tied its annual launch record. Carrying the 22nd batch of upgraded…

SpaceX Starlink internet service approved in the Republic of Georgia

The Republic of Georgia’s National Communications Commission authorized the launch of Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starlink internet service in the Easter…

SpaceX sends Dragon to space station for 30th launch of 2022

SpaceX has successfully sent a Cargo Dragon spacecraft on its way to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of…

SpaceX Dragon spacecraft ready for space station cargo delivery after repairs

NASA and SpaceX are ready for Cargo Dragon's 25th International Space Station resupply mission after a one-month delay. Originally scheduled…

SpaceX wants to attempt Starship booster catch during first orbital launch

An updated document submitted by SpaceX to the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has revealed details about the company's plan…

SpaceX Starship booster survives explosion

A SpaceX Super Heavy booster was rocked by a substantial explosion and subjected to multiple fires at the launch pad…

SpaceX begins launching new shell of polar Starlink satellites

SpaceX has begun launching a new group of Starlink satellites that will eventually create a 'shell' of near-polar communications satellites…

SpaceX closing in on South Korean Moon launch

After years of development and delays, South Korea has completed its first deep space spacecraft and sent it on its…

SpaceX sends Starship prototype to launch pad after engine installation

After several weeks of work back at SpaceX's Starbase rocket factory, the company has transported a new and improved Starship…