SpaceX: News

Space Exploration Technologies Corp. or simply SpaceX is an aerospace manufacturer founded by technology entrepreneur Elon Musk. It was established in 2002 keeping in mind the colonization of Mars, but at a reduced space transportation cost. Headquartered in California, this private company is set to see its first manned space flight taking off for the International Space Station on May 27. The mission named Demo-2 will have NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley aboard its spacecraft, the Crew Dragon. If it happens, it’s going to bring a revolution in the domain of space privatization. SpaceX is also the largest commercial satellite constellation operator globally with the third launch of the Starlink project in January this year.

SpaceX Dragon undocks from ISS—Sunita Williams begins journey to home 

The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, carrying Sunita Williams successfully undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) at 10:35am IST on March 18.

Sunita Williams returns tomorrow: When and where to watch coverage

NASA and SpaceX are gearing up for the imminent return of the Crew-9 mission from the International Space Station (ISS).

NASA, SpaceX's Crew-10 mission docks with ISS—Williams can finally return

NASA and SpaceX's Crew-10 mission has successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS).

15 Mar 2025

Elon Musk

SpaceX's Starship to depart for Mars in 2026

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk recently announced the company's Starship rocket would embark on a journey to Mars at the end of 2026.

15 Mar 2025

NASA

NASA, SpaceX's Crew-10 launch paves way for Sunita Williams's return

In a major milestone for NASA's Commercial Crew Program, SpaceX has successfully launched a new crew (Crew-10) to the International Space Station (ISS).

NASA, SpaceX launching Crew-10 today to bring Sunita Williams back

NASA and SpaceX are all set to launch the Crew-10 mission today, at 7:03pm EDT (March 15, 4:33am IST), from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

13 Mar 2025

Elon Musk

How TRAI's license limits could impact Starlink's future in India

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is mulling a five-year limit for satellite broadband spectrum licenses, a Reuters report said.

13 Mar 2025

NASA

Sunita Williams's return delayed again as SpaceX postpones Crew-10 flight

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore's return to Earth has been delayed after SpaceX postponed the flight of their replacement crew.

12 Mar 2025

Elon Musk

Musk's Starlink is coming to India: How does it work?

Elon Musk's SpaceX is preparing to launch its high-speed satellite internet service, Starlink, in India.

Jio partners with SpaceX for Starlink internet services in India

Reliance Jio has announced a partnership with Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring Starlink's high-speed satellite internet services to India.

11 Mar 2025

Bharti Airtel

Airtel partners with SpaceX to introduce Starlink internet in India

Airtel has announced a partnership with SpaceX to bring its satellite internet service, Starlink, to India.

11 Mar 2025

Donald Trump

NASA-SpaceX misson that will bring Sunita Williams home launches tomorrow

SpaceX, Elon Musk's aerospace company, is preparing to launch its Crew-10 mission.

11 Mar 2025

Falcon 9

NASA's SPHEREx and PUNCH missions postponed again: Here's why

NASA and SpaceX's planned launch of the SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer) and PUNCH (Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere) missions has been delayed again.

11 Mar 2025

Business

Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt to lead SpaceX rival

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has been named the new chief executive officer of Relativity Space, a nine-year-old rocket start-up.

Sunita Williams returns on March 16—might be her last spaceflight

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, who have been in space for nearly nine months due to technical issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, are finally preparing for their return to Earth.

10 Mar 2025

Donald Trump

Musk clashes with Polish FM over Starlink access in Ukraine 

Elon Musk has pledged to ensure Ukraine's access to his satellite network Starlink.

09 Mar 2025

Startups

This SpaceX investor will spend $20M each in 12-15 companies

Playbook Partners, a growth capital firm, plans to invest $20 million each in 12-15 firms over the next two years.

09 Mar 2025

Elon Musk

Musk warns Ukraine's frontline could collapse without Starlink support

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has issued a stark warning about a possible collapse of Ukraine's defense system.

09 Mar 2025

NASA

NASA delays launch of SPHEREx and PUNCH space missions

NASA has delayed the launch of its latest space telescope, SPHEREx, and a Sun-focused mission called PUNCH.

08 Mar 2025

NASA

US Space Force spacecraft returns after record 434-day mission

The US Space Force's secretive X-37B spacecraft has returned to Earth after spending 434 days in orbit conducting mysterious tests.

07 Mar 2025

Donald Trump

'Coming up to get you': Trump assures Sunita Williams's return

US President Donald Trump is not happy with NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore staying at the International Space Station (ISS) for so long.

Watch: Musk's Starship explodes in space during 8th test flight

SpaceX's ambitious Starship program has suffered another setback as its eighth test flight ended in disaster.

'Absolutely factual'—Starliner astronauts clarify on Musk's claim of early return

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore, and Nick Hague recently responded to Elon Musk's claim that he offered an earlier return for "stranded astronauts" on the International Space Station (ISS) but the Biden administration refused to allow it.

05 Mar 2025

Boeing

Will NASA astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore return this month?

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are all set to return to Earth after a long nine-month stay in space.

04 Mar 2025

Elon Musk

SpaceX Starship's 8th orbital mission on March 5: Check timings

SpaceX is preparing for the eighth flight test of its Starship rocket, scheduled to happen on Wednesday, March 5. The launch window will open at 5:30pm CT (5:00am IST, Thursday).

04 Mar 2025

Elon Musk

Here's why SpaceX postponed Starship's crucial test flight

SpaceX has delayed the eighth uncrewed test flight of its Starship rocket system.

03 Mar 2025

Starship

Starship's 8th orbital mission today: When and how to watch

Elon Musk's Starship rocket is preparing for its eighth orbital mission, after a mid-air explosion over the Caribbean during the last trial.

25 Feb 2025

Elon Musk

SpaceX wants to improve US air-traffic control with Starlink terminals

Elon Musk's SpaceX is planning to deploy Starlink satellite internet terminals to improve the United States Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) national airspace system.

24 Feb 2025

NASA

NASA 'Athena' Moon mission this week—How to watch launch event

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is preparing for its next Moon mission, scheduled to launch on February 26.

22 Feb 2025

Elon Musk

5 Indian billionaires among biggest wealth losers of 2025 

The world's richest people have experienced a major shift in their fortunes since the start of 2025, with most of them losing significant net worth.

22 Feb 2025

Donald Trump

US may cut Ukraine's access to Starlink over minerals: Report

Ukraine's access to SpaceX's Starlink internet service may be at risk due to a disagreement over critical minerals with the United States.

21 Feb 2025

Elon Musk

'Served its purpose'—Musk wants to crash ISS sooner than planned

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has proposed an early deorbit of the International Space Station (ISS), nearly three years ahead of its scheduled end in 2030.

21 Feb 2025

Elon Musk

Musk waves chainsaw on stage, touting cuts to government spending 

SpaceX founder Elon Musk showed up at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Thursday, waving a chainsaw in the air, suggesting openness to auditing the Federal Reserve, and accusing Democrats of "treason."

19 Feb 2025

Elon Musk

Musk's DOGE employee creates AI chatbot for US government

A senior staffer of Elon Musk, Christopher Stanley, has created an AI chatbot to reduce government waste. The chatbot is powered by xAI, Musk's AI firm.

How astronaut Sunita Williams plans to readjust to Earth's gravity

Astronaut Sunita Williams is preparing for a tough transition back to Earth's gravity, after her long mission on the International Space Station (ISS).

12 Feb 2025

Elon Musk

Musk clarifies claim on US sending $50M condoms to Gaza 

Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has clarified his earlier claim that the United States was sending $50 million worth of condoms to Gaza.

Sunita Williams refutes claims of being 'abandoned' in space

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has refuted claims that she and her colleague Barry "Butch" Wilmore have been "virtually abandoned" in space.

Why ISRO astronaut's maiden space flight may be delayed

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's first space flight as an Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) astronaut may be delayed due to a scheduling conflict between NASA and SpaceX.

07 Feb 2025

Elon Musk

Why scientists are worried about re-entries of Musk's Starlink satellites

The rapid expansion of SpaceX's Starlink satellite network has resulted in an increase in re-entries of retired satellites.

Hundreds of US government websites are shutting down; know why 

More than 350 American government websites, including that of humanitarian agency USAID, were reported offline on Monday.

04 Feb 2025

Elon Musk

Who's Akash Bobba, 22-year-old Indian-origin engineer joining Musk-led DOGE 

Akash Bobba, a 22-year-old Indian-origin engineer, has been chosen to be part of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), WIRED reported.

29 Jan 2025

Apple

Apple iPhones now support Starlink satellite connectivity: How to use

Apple's compatible iPhones now support Starlink's direct-to-cell capability, a service from SpaceX that provides coverage from space.

29 Jan 2025

Donald Trump

'Go get them': Trump urges SpaceX to rescue Williams, Wilmore

President Donald Trump has accused the Biden administration of abandoning two astronauts currently on the International Space Station (ISS).

29 Jan 2025

California

Watch: First privately built aircraft surpasses speed of sound

US-based aerospace start-up, Boom, has successfully broken the sound barrier with its XB-1 demonstrator jet.

Sunita Williams relearning how to walk after 7-month ISS stay

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, who has been stationed at the International Space Station (ISS) for the past seven months, is now "trying to remember what it's like to walk."

27 Jan 2025

Elon Musk

72-year-old text mentions 'Elon' as Mars leader: Check Musk's reaction

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur, known for his ventures into space exploration, has sparked intrigue by reacting to a 1953 German manuscript predicting a future "cosmic leader" named Elon.

25 Jan 2025

Elon Musk

Starlink's direct-to-mobile internet testing begins on Monday: Know its significance

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that Starlink's Direct-to-Cell satellite service will enter beta testing on January 27.

21 Jan 2025

Donald Trump

Donald Trump vows to send astronauts to Mars

Donald Trump, the 47th President of the United States, has made a daring promise.

21 Jan 2025

Elon Musk

Meet 'Musk Watch': A news site dedicated to Elon Musk

Renowned investigative journalist and lawyer Judd Legum is launching a news site that will solely cover Elon Musk.

21 Jan 2025

Donald Trump

Elon Musk's high-energy speech at Trump inauguration goes viral

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk gave a spirited speech at the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, after President Donald Trump's inauguration.

19 Jan 2025

Donald Trump

Musk plans to turn DC hotel into his own Mar-A-Lago

Tech billionaire Elon Musk is said to be planning to buy the Line Hotel in Washington, D.C., and turn it into a "private social club," the Washington Examiner reported.

18 Jan 2025

Elon Musk

Kumbh Mela to engineering: Everything discussed at Musk-Indian entrepreneurs meet 

SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk welcomed a group of Indian business leaders at the Starbase facility in Texas yesterday.

Sunita Williams—stuck in orbit for 225 days—completes 6-hour-long spacewalk

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has successfully completed her eighth spacewalk, bringing her total extravehicular activity (EVA) time to nearly 57 hours.

17 Jan 2025

Elon Musk

Musk reveals reason behind Starship's mid-flight explosion

SpaceX's new-generation Starship rocket met a catastrophic failure, exploding mid-air during the company's seventh test flight event.

16 Jan 2025

Blue Origin

Jeff Bezos-funded rocket reaches orbit; booster explodes during return

Blue Origin, the space venture founded by Jeff Bezos, has successfully launched its reusable New Glenn rocket on January 16.

16 Jan 2025

Elon Musk

SpaceX postpones 7th Starship test flight due to weather concerns

Elon Musk's aerospace company SpaceX has delayed its seventh test launch of the Starship spacecraft by 24 hours owing to bad weather.

15 Jan 2025

Starship

SpaceX Starship's 7th flight test today: How to watch

SpaceX is gearing up for the seventh test flight of its mammoth Starship rocket today.

15 Jan 2025

Space News

SpaceX launches 2 privately-built landers to the Moon

In a major milestone, SpaceX has successfully launched two lunar landers, Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost-1 and iSpace's Hakuto-R Mission 2, on a single Falcon 9 rocket.

14 Jan 2025

Technology

Three Indian start-ups to launch satellites on SpaceX's rocket

Three Indian space start-ups—Digantara, Pixxel, and XDLINX Spacelabs—will launch satellites on SpaceX's Transporter-12 mission.

14 Jan 2025

Blue Origin

Blue Origin reschedules New Glenn rocket launch to Thursday

Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos's aerospace company, has announced a new launch date for its New Glenn rocket.

14 Jan 2025

US Government

SpaceX rocket debris prompts Australian airline to delay flights

Australia's largest airline, Qantas, announced a series of last-minute delays to its South Africa-bound flights.

13 Jan 2025

Elon Musk

'Evil guy': Trump's ex-aide Steve Bannon vows to oust Musk 

Steve Bannon, former adviser to United States President-elect Donald Trump, has launched a scathing attack on Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.

13 Jan 2025

Blue Origin

Blue Origin delays New Glenn rocket launch: Here's why

Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos's aerospace company, has postponed the first-ever launch of its orbital rocket, New Glenn.