SpaceX Targets Early May for Starship’s Quickest Turnaround Yet
The third test flight of Starship on March 14 marked a huge victory for SpaceX, with the experimental rocket hitting a number of key milestones. The unplanned loss of both…
SpaceX Will Push Starship to New Extremes During Third Test Flight
SpaceX works under an iterative testing philosophy, using each mission to improve upon the next. Accordingly, the Elon Musk-led company is aiming to push its experimental megarocket, Starship, even further…
Propellant Dump Gone Wrong Caused Recent Starship Explosion, Musk Says
Elon Musk recently revealed that the explosion of the Starship’s upper stage this past November during its second test flight was caused by a propellant dump gone wrong. Despite this…
Iconic SpaceX Booster Falls and Breaks in the Ocean
A Falcon 9 first-stage booster broke apart after completing its 19th mission, tipping over on the floating droneship in the Atlantic Ocean due to high winds. Astronomers Could Soon Get…
16 Takeaways From the Explosive Second Test of SpaceX’s Starship Megarocket
Starship explosion Off English Starship explosion. Video: C&J Images However, the Super Heavy booster unexpectedly exploded around three minutes and 17 seconds into the mission, potentially due to the extra…
10 Ways the Second SpaceX Starship Test Flight Could Go Wrong
Starship during its inaugural flight on April 20, 2023.Photo: SpaceX This article has been updated to reflect the new Saturday launch date. Ground teams need the extra time to replace…
What to Expect During SpaceX’s Second Starship Test Flight
Later this week, SpaceX is poised for a highly anticipated, and undoubtedly exciting, second test flight of its Starship megarocket—provided it receives the final regulatory approvals. Here’s what you need…
The World’s First Fully Reusable Rocket Gets a Name
Stoke Space’s goal to develop the world’s first fully reusable rocket just got a major boost, as a hefty new $100 million investment pushes the aerospace startup’s total funding to…
FAA Slaps SpaceX With 63 Corrective Actions Following Botched Starship Megarocket Launch
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially closed its investigation into the inaugural launch of SpaceX’s in-development megarocket, Starship. The company must now implement 63 corrective measures to secure its…
SpaceX Rakes in $55 Million Profit Even as Starship Waits to Fly
Following back-to-back annual losses, SpaceX has reportedly turned a profit during the first quarter of the year despite an increase in costs as the company continues to spend on its…