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SpaceX’s Plan for One Million AI Satellites Could Accelerate Climate Risks
SpaceX plans a million AI satellite data centers, sparking worries about rocket emissions and re‑entry debris worsening climate change.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Upper Stage Impacts Moon, Creating 20‑27 m Crater
A 4‑ton Falcon 9 upper stage struck the Moon on Aug 5, forming a 20‑27 m crater and releasing lithium‑rich dust, prompting new lunar impact studies.
Starship recovery looks bleak two weeks after 13th test flight, says Elon Musk
SpaceX's Starship 13th test flight splashed down intact, but recovery is now doubtful amid rough seas, per Elon Musk.
Wayward SpaceX Rocket Impacts Moon After Year-Long Drift, Confirmed by Chilean Telescope
A stray SpaceX upper stage collided with the Moon at 5,400 mph, producing a sodium‑lithium plume detected by Chile’s Very Large Telescope.
SpaceX’s Accelerating Launch Cadence Raises Funding Demands and Industry Stakes
SpaceX’s rapid growth in launches and Starlink revenue intensifies capital needs and reshapes the commercial space market.
SpaceX Q2 2026 Earnings Reveal Growth in Starlink and Mars Plans
SpaceX’s latest earnings show rising Starlink revenue and expanding launch services, signaling a boost for the commercial space sector.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Upper Stage to Impact Moon Tonight: Can Observers See the Ejecta Plume?
A discarded Falcon 9 upper stage will strike the Moon tonight, and astronomers hope a brief ejecta plume may be visible from Earth.
NASA and SpaceX evaluate strategies to avoid future lunar upper‑stage impacts
NASA and SpaceX are collaborating on mitigation techniques to prevent accidental lunar upper‑stage collisions as lunar activity expands.
House Energy Committee Demands Tour of SpaceX’s Memphis AI Data Centers Over Health Concerns
Congressional leaders are pressing SpaceX for a tour and records of its Memphis AI data centers, citing pollution and community health risks.
How SpaceX’s Reusable Rockets Cut Launch Costs and Spark a New Space Economy
SpaceX’s reusable rockets have slashed LEO launch costs to about $1,500/kg, boosting launch cadence and fueling a burgeoning commercial space economy.
SpaceX AI Spending Threatens Stock Momentum Ahead of Q2 Earnings
SpaceX's AI capex surge may push its volatile stock lower ahead of the Aug. 4 earnings release.
Starlink V3 Satellite Captures 65‑Second Video of SpaceX Starship on Flight 13
A Starlink V3 satellite filmed SpaceX's Starship during its 13th test flight, delivering a 65‑second video of the 171‑ft vehicle in orbit.
SpaceX launches NROL-95 classified payload for NRO on Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral
SpaceX's Falcon 9 lifted off at 3:10 a.m. EDT on July 30, delivering the classified NROL‑95 payload for the National Reconnaissance Office.
SpaceX’s Starship Test 13 Abort and the Rise of Space‑Based Solar Power
Starship’s 13th test abort highlights challenges as SpaceX expands into defense and space solar power.
SpaceX in Talks to Provide Computing Power for Pentagon's AI Push
SpaceX is in discussions to provide computing power for the Pentagon's AI initiatives, a move that could significantly boost the military's artificial intelligence capabilities.
SpaceX Starship’s 13th Test Flight Abort: Engines Fail Seconds Before Liftoff
Starship’s 13th test launch was aborted seconds before liftoff when four of its 33 engines failed to ignite, prompting a fuel drain and engine replacements.
SpaceX Launches 21 Satellites for Military Data Network
SpaceX launched 21 satellites for the Space Force's Space Development Agency, restarting deployment of the Pentagon's first operational low Earth orbit military data network.
SpaceX launches Starship on its thirteenth integrated flight test
SpaceX conducted Starship's thirteenth integrated flight test, advancing the path toward orbital missions and lunar landings.
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 booster B1080 hits 600th flight, adds 29 Starlink satellites
SpaceX launched the Starlink 10-45 mission, marking the 600th flight of a flight‑proven Falcon 9 booster and delivering 29 new internet satellites.
SpaceX to Launch Starlink 10-45 Mission with Flight-Proven Falcon Booster
SpaceX is set to launch the Starlink 10-45 mission using a flight-proven Falcon 9 booster, marking its 600th reuse. The mission will add 29 broadband internet satellites to SpaceX's low Earth orbit…
Elon Musk’s Net Worth Falls Below $900 Billion as SpaceX Shares Near IPO Price
Musk’s fortune slipped under $900 billion as SpaceX stock slid toward its $135 IPO price, reshaping billionaire rankings.
SpaceX Targets July 16 for Starship Flight 13 Test Launch of Version 3 Rocket
SpaceX announced a no‑earlier‑than July 16 launch window for Starship Flight 13, the second test of its upgraded Version 3 vehicle.
SpaceX schedules Starship Flight 13 for July 16 and addresses prior launch engine sequencing error
SpaceX plans to launch Starship Flight 13 on July 16, after fixing the engine sequencing issue that caused a 90-degree orientation error on Flight 12.
Reditus Space Completes First Reentry Vehicle for Orbital Testing
Reditus Space finishes assembling its first reentry vehicle, ENOS, for a SpaceX rideshare mission to test recoverable and reusable spacecraft technology.
SpaceX's Transporter-17 Mission to Launch 81 Satellites, Including South Korean Earth-Observer
SpaceX's Transporter-17 mission will launch 81 diverse satellites from Vandenberg, including South Korea's CAS500-4 Earth-observation craft. This rideshare flight marks the 17th in the series,…
Planned 1.7 Million Satellites Threaten to Devastate Ground-Based Astronomy, Study Warns
New research from the European Southern Observatory warns that 1.7 million planned satellites could make ground-based astronomical observations nearly impossible, significantly brightening the night…
New Study Warns 1.7 Million Planned Satellites Pose 'Devastating' Threat to Astronomy
Astronomers warn 1.7 million planned satellites pose an existential threat to astronomy, brightening the night sky and making ground-based telescope data unusable.
SpaceX Expands Starlink Constellation with 24 New Satellites Launched from California
SpaceX successfully launched 24 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base, growing its global internet constellation. This mission marks the 79th Falcon 9 launch this year.
SpaceX Prepares for 24-Satellite Starlink Mission from Vandenberg, Expanding Global Broadband Network
SpaceX is set to launch 24 Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 from Vandenberg SFB, further expanding its low Earth orbit broadband constellation. This mission marks another step in providing global…
SpaceX Falcon 9 Delivers 7.5-Ton SiriusXM Satellite, Enhancing Radio Broadcast Coverage
SpaceX launched a 7.5-ton SiriusXM satellite to replace aging spacecraft. This mission enhances signal reception and expands coverage for radio services across North America.
Starship's Ambitious Journey: Pushing the Boundaries of Fully Reusable Spaceflight
SpaceX's Starship is rapidly advancing towards fully reusable orbital spaceflight, promising to revolutionize access to space. Learn about its development, challenges, and profound implications for…