SpaceX Blames Understaffed FAA for Starship Regulatory Delays
With a fully stacked Starship on the pad awaiting a license to launch, SpaceX has seemingly lost its patience with the regulatory process governing its rockets. The company is calling…
Lawsuit Alleges SpaceX Underpays Women and Minorities
SpaceX’s Starship rocket at Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas.Photo: SpaceX In another discrimination accusation against SpaceX, the private space company is being sued by a former employee for alleged underpayment…
Environmental Scrutiny May Push SpaceX’s Second Starship Launch to Next Year
SpaceX’s plans for a second launch of its Starship megarocket could face new delays, as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) launches a review of environmental impacts and potential…
SpaceX Fires Back Against DOJ Hiring Discrimination Case With a Lawsuit of Its Own
SpaceX’s Starship launch vehicle at its launchpad in Boca Chica, Texas. Photo: SpaceX In response to a lawsuit accusing SpaceX of hiring discrimination, the private space company is seeking dismissal…
SpaceX’s Vacuum Raptor Engine Aces Cold Space Test for Artemis Moon Missions
In preparation of landing humans on the Moon as part of the ongoing Artemis program, SpaceX recently ran a test of one of its lunar lander engines while simulating the…
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…
Elon Musk Possibly Bypassing Permits to Test SpaceX’s Fancy New Water Deluge System
SpaceX recently performed two tests of its new water deluge system, which is meant to protect the surrounding infrastructure during launches of the company’s Starship megarocket. The company is doing…
SpaceX Edges Closer to Next Launch With High-Power Test of Starship’s Water Deluge System
Earlier today, SpaceX performed the second test of its newly installed Starship deluge system. This test was considerably more powerful than the first one, which the company conducted on July…
SpaceX Valuation Hits $140 Billion Following Recent Share Sale
SpaceX’s worth is nearing $150 billion after signing a share sale agreement with new and existing investors this week. Tesla Investors Not Happy With Mr. Tweet’s Tweets Off English As per…