Elon Musk Unveils Plans for Starship Version Two
Moving swiftly and learning through failure, SpaceX says it’s already looking ahead to version 2 of the Starship upper stage. Like It or Not, Your Doctor Will Use AI |…
Europe’s Next-Gen Rocket Performs Successful Full-Scale Rehearsal Ahead of Inaugural Flight
The European Space Agency (ESA) has successfully conducted a full-scale rehearsal of its new Ariane 6 rocket at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, marking a significant step towards the launch…
SpaceX tracking camera shows Starship stage separation up close
SpaceX continues to share incredible footage and images from Saturday’s uncrewed test flight of the world’s most powerful rocket. The Super Heavy booster and Starship spacecraft — collectively known as…
What’s Next for SpaceX’s Starship After Explosive Second Launch
SpaceX’s Starship exploded not once but twice during its historic second launch on Saturday, November 18. While it’s easy to get distracted by these ongoing failures, it’s clear that SpaceX…
NASA Confronts Looming Gap in Human Space Missions as ISS Retirement Draws Near
As the International Space Station (ISS) nears the end of its service in low Earth orbit, NASA is grappling with the idea of a short-term gap until a commercial alternative…
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…
Elon Musk assesses new launchpad design for Starship
SpaceX launched its Starship vehicle for the second time on Saturday. Unlike the first test flight of the world’s most powerful rocket in April, which ended in a spectacular fireball…
SpaceX shares stunning images of Saturday’s Starship launch
SpaceX SpaceX has released some stunning images of its Starship rocket heading skyward during its second integrated test flight on Saturday. The images (below) show the 33 Raptor engines of…
SpaceX’s Starship Clears Crucial Hurdle in Dramatic Second Flight Test
SpaceX’s latest test flight of the Starship rocket lasted for around eight minutes—twice the length of the previous test. Both the booster and the Starship upper stage were lost, but…
Watch Live: The Second Test Flight of SpaceX’s Starship Megarocket
This article has been updated to reflect the new Saturday launch date. Ground teams need the extra time to replace a grid fin actuator on the booster. Astronomers Could Soon…