Most powerful rocket could launch on Monday, FAA reveals
The maiden launch of the world’s most powerful rocket could take place as early as Monday, according to information released by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). In a planning notice…
SpaceX takes big step toward first flight of most powerful rocket
SpaceX has completed the first-ever wet dress rehearsal of its stacked Super Heavy rocket and Starship spacecraft. The exercise, which involves fueling SpaceX’s next-generation rocket and working through pre-launch procedures,…
SpaceX in final preps for first flight of brand new rocket
It’s been a long time coming, but the first orbital test of SpaceX’s mighty Super Heavy rocket and Starship spacecraft looks to be just weeks away. Following SpaceX’s recent sharing…
SpaceX stacks mighty Super Heavy rocket as it eyes February test launch
SpaceX has shared a video showing its next-generation spaceflight vehicle being stacked on the launchpad ahead of its first test flight. The footage (below) shows the Starship spacecraft being placed…
Elon Musk offers update on first flight of SpaceX’s new Starship rocket
SpaceX chief Elon Musk has suggested a new date for when its next-generation Starship rocket could launch on its first orbital test flight.
Watch SpaceX test fire its next-gen Super Heavy rocket
SpaceX has this week been conducting the first test fires of its next-generation Super Heavy rocket that’s destined for missions to the moon, Mars, and beyond.
Check out the 33 Raptor engines on SpaceX’s next-gen rocket
SpaceX has shared an image showing the 33 Raptor engines installed at the base of its next-gen Super Heavy rocket ahead of the booster’s first orbital flight.
SpaceX rolls Super Heavy booster to launchpad for key test
SpaceX’s next-gen Super Heavy booster has been transported to the launchpad at its Starbase site for its first static fire test using all of its Raptor engines.
SpaceX expecting long-awaited Starship decision on Monday
SpaceX could finally be given the green light on Monday to conduct the first orbital launch of its next-generation Starship rocket.
SpaceX forced to wait longer for Super Heavy flight clearance
Elon Musk recently said he hoped to see SpaceX’s Starship rocket take its first orbital flight in May, but that was before the FAA’s latest announcement.