SpaceX: News

Stranded in space, Sunita Williams shares experiences of extended stay

Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, currently stationed at the International Space Station (ISS), said it's been tough dealing with their Boeing spacecraft leaving without them, and the prospect of spending several extra months in space.

12 Sep 2024

Jared Isaacman

First-ever private spacewalk today: When and how to watch

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission is set to make history with the first-ever private spacewalk, scheduled for later today.

10 Sep 2024

Jared Isaacman

Polaris Dawn takes flight: SpaceX launches first private spacewalk mission

SpaceX has successfully launched the highly anticipated Polaris Dawn mission, marking a significant milestone in private space exploration.

08 Sep 2024

Elon Musk

Elon Musk unveils roadmap to establish self-sustaining city on Mars

Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, has announced the company's plans to launch its first uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years.

07 Sep 2024

Starship

SpaceX Starship's explosion led to gigantic hole in Earth's ionosphere

A high-altitude explosion of SpaceX's Starship rocket last year, resulted in a temporary tear in the upper atmosphere, according to a new study by Russian scientists.

03 Sep 2024

Brazil

Musk's Starlink faces license revocation in Brazil amidst regulatory standoff 

Brazil's telecommunications regulator, Anatel, is considering sanctions against Elon Musk's satellite internet provider, Starlink.

02 Sep 2024

Elon Musk

Starlink will dominate space-based internet traffic in 2025, says Musk

Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, has projected that Starlink, his company's satellite internet service, will handle over 90% of all space-based internet traffic by next year.

31 Aug 2024

Falcon 9

SpaceX Falcon 9 cleared for takeoff despite FAA's ongoing investigation

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given SpaceX the green light to resume flights with its Falcon 9 rocket.

28 Aug 2024

Falcon 9

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission delayed due to unfavorable weather

SpaceX's historic Polaris Dawn mission, aiming to send the first private citizens on a spacewalk, has been delayed once again, this time due to unfavorable weather conditions off the Florida coast.

27 Aug 2024

NASA

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn launch delayed due to helium leak

SpaceX has postponed the launch of its groundbreaking Polaris Dawn mission, initially set for today from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

25 Aug 2024

Space News

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn to set altitude record for female astronauts

SpaceX's upcoming Polaris Dawn mission is set to make history by reaching an altitude above Earth, that no crewed spacecraft has achieved since the Apollo era.

25 Aug 2024

Boeing

Sunita Williams to return on SpaceX vehicle in February 2025

NASA has announced that two of its astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, currently aboard the International Space Station, will return to Earth on a SpaceX vehicle in February 2025.

23 Aug 2024

Boeing

When will Sunita Williams return? NASA may reveal it tomorrow

NASA is preparing for a significant safety decision regarding the return of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft from the International Space Station (ISS).

22 Aug 2024

Elon Musk

SpaceX announces new launch date for Polaris Dawn mission

SpaceX has announced a one-day delay in the launch of its historic Polaris Dawn mission, initially scheduled for August 26.

21 Aug 2024

Jared Isaacman

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission: The risks surrounding first private spacewalk 

SpaceX is gearing up for a historic mission - the first commercial spacewalk.

16 Aug 2024

Elon Musk

This is Elon Musk's favorite interview question

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and founder of SpaceX, has a unique approach to identifying honesty in job applicants.

13 Aug 2024

Space News

SpaceX announces first human spaceflight to explore Earth's polar regions

SpaceX has just announced the "Fram2" mission, which will be the first human spaceflight to explore Earth's polar regions.

08 Aug 2024

Airbus

UK space start-up plans to sell astronomy data via subscription

Blue Skies Space, a UK-based start-up, has revealed plans to launch its inaugural satellite named Mauve.

08 Aug 2024

NASA

SpaceX's private spacewalk mission finally gets a launch date

SpaceX has revealed the launch date for its groundbreaking Polaris Dawn mission.

08 Aug 2024

NASA

Is Sunita Williams now stuck in space till Feb 2025? 

NASA is contemplating alternative spacecraft options for the safe return of Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams, currently aboard International Space Station (ISS).

27 Jul 2024

NASA

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission delayed until mid-August, Crew-9 takes precedence

SpaceX has postponed its groundbreaking Polaris Dawn mission until mid-to-late August.

ISRO astronauts to receive NASA training for upcoming ISS stay

Two astronauts from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) are set to commence training at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, early next month.

23 Jul 2024

Elon Musk

Elon Musk announces 'son is dead'; blames 'woke mind virus'

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk recently claimed that his estranged transgender daughter was "killed" by the "woke mind virus."

Stunning ISS time-lapse video captures auroras, stars, and a meteor

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick recently shared a captivating time-lapse video from the International Space Station (ISS).

20 Jul 2024

China

China could attack Starlink-like satellites using laser weapon-equipped submarines: Study

A study led by Wang Dan, a professor with the Naval Submarine Academy, China suggests that Chinese submarines equipped with lasers could disable SpaceX's Starlink satellites if China's security was threatened.

NASA, SpaceX to decommission ISS by 2031: Here's the roadmap

NASA, in collaboration with SpaceX, has revealed a comprehensive plan to decommission the International Space Station (ISS).

17 Jul 2024

Elon Musk

Musk shifts X and SpaceX headquarters to Texas: Here's why

Elon Musk has announced plans to relocate the headquarters of his companies X and SpaceX from California to Texas.

15 Jul 2024

Elon Musk

Terraforming with thermonukes? How Elon Musk plans to colonize Mars

Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, is fast-tracking his plans to colonize Mars with a focus on practical aspects such as dome habitats, spacesuits, and human reproduction on the red planet.

13 Jul 2024

Elon Musk

SpaceX's Falcon 9 grounded after first in-flight failure since 2015

SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, a reliable vehicle for the company, is currently grounded following an unusual in-flight failure during the "Starlink Group 9-3" mission.

13 Jul 2024

Donald Trump

Elon Musk donates 'sizable amount' to Trump's 2024 presidential campaign

Elon Musk has made a significant donation to America PAC, a super political action committee (PAC) supporting Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential race, according to Bloomberg.

09 Jul 2024

Elon Musk

Investigation exposes environmental damage from Elon Musk's Starship rocket testing

A recent investigation by the New York Times has revealed 19 instances of environmental damage at SpaceX's Boca Chica, Texas launch facility since 2019.

03 Jul 2024

Elon Musk

Why SpaceX's rivals are worried about its ambitious launch plans

SpaceX, the US aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company, has proposed to launch its Starship rocket up to 44 times per year from NASA's Kennedy Space Center.

27 Jun 2024

NASA

SpaceX wins contract to help NASA de-orbit the 430,000kg ISS

NASA has selected SpaceX for an $843 million contract to develop a unique spacecraft, the US Deorbit Vehicle, tasked with de-orbiting the International Space Station (ISS) in 2030.

26 Jun 2024

Boeing

Time running out: Could SpaceX rescue stranded Starliner astronauts?

SpaceX may be called upon to assist two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, currently stranded at the International Space Station (ISS) due to a helium leak in their Boeing Starliner.

22 Jun 2024

Boeing

NASA postpones Boeing Starliner's return from ISS citing technical issues

NASA has officially announced a delay in the return of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft from the International Space Station (ISS).

21 Jun 2024

Elon Musk

'Starlink Mini': SpaceX launches backpack-sized satellite internet router for $600

SpaceX has unveiled a new, more portable version of its satellite internet product, the Starlink Mini.

17 Jun 2024

Shiv Sena

Explained: Report on EVM 'hacking' in Mumbai triggers row

A political slugfest has erupted over allegations of electronic voting machine (EVM) hacking in the Mumbai North West Lok Sabha seat.

16 Jun 2024

Elon Musk

Elon Musk calls for elimination of EVMs, BJP leader responds 

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has called for the elimination of electronic voting machines (EVMs) due to their vulnerability to hacking.

SpaceX's Starlink megaconstellation may be hindering ozone healing process

SpaceX's Starlink megaconstellation, which currently consists of nearly 6,000 satellites, may be impeding the Earth's atmosphere from healing itself, a new study suggests.

14 Jun 2024

Reliance Industries

Reliance's Jio Platforms gets nod for satellite internet in India

Reliance Industries's Jio Platforms has been granted permission by the Indian space regulator to operate satellites for high-speed internet.