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- 1SpaceX Starship Reaches Orbit for First Time, Lands Early●SpaceX’s Starship Makes It to Orbit for the First Time, but Returns to Earth Early
SpaceX's Starship has reached orbit for the first time, a milestone in the company's effort to build a fully reusable rocket for missions to the Moon and Mars. However, the spacecraft returned to Earth earlier than planned, cutting the test flight short. The flight still marks significant progress after earlier attempts ended in explosions, and attention now turns to what caused the early return and how SpaceX will adjust future tests.
- 2SpaceX Starship reaches orbit for first time, returns early●SpaceX's Starship reaches orbit for the first time but returns early to Earth
SpaceX launched its enormous Starship into orbit for the first time, successfully delivering the newest and most advanced Starlink satellites. However, flight controllers brought the spacecraft back to Earth early Monday rather than completing the six full laps around the planet originally planned. The mission is still viewed as a major milestone for the rocket program.
- 3SpaceX's Starship rocket reaches orbit for first time▼‘Starship is in orbit’: cheers go up as huge SpaceX rocket circles Earth for first time
SpaceX's Starship, the largest rocket ever built, has circled Earth in orbit for the first time, prompting cheers from the company's team. The milestone is a major step for Elon Musk's reusable rocket programme, which NASA plans to use for future lunar missions. Space watchers worldwide have been celebrating and debating what the achievement means for the future of spaceflight.
- 4SpaceX Starship splashes down after successful orbit of Earth▼SpaceX starship rocket splashes down after successful launch and orbit around Earth
SpaceX's Starship rocket has splashed down after a successful launch and orbit around Earth. The flight marks another milestone for the company's next-generation heavy-lift spacecraft, which is central to plans for deep-space missions. Outlets are covering the splashdown as a significant step forward for SpaceX's test program.
- 5SpaceX Starship ends flight early after first-ever orbit of Earth▼Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship ends flight early after first-ever orbit of Earth
SpaceX's Starship completed its first-ever orbit of Earth but ended its flight early, cutting the mission shorter than planned. The test flight still marked a milestone for Elon Musk's company, which is developing the giant rocket for future deep-space missions. Early termination of the flight is drawing attention as engineers assess what caused the mission to wrap up ahead of schedule.
- 6SpaceX Starship test reaches orbit, deploys 26 Starlink satellites▼SpaceX Starship test reaches Earth orbit, 26 Starlink satellites deployed
SpaceX's Starship completed a test flight reaching Earth orbit and deployed 26 Starlink satellites, marking a milestone for the rocket's ability to carry large payloads. The flight is being closely watched as a step toward Starship's future use for heavy-lift missions, lunar and Mars ambitions, and expanding the Starlink constellation.
- 7Astronomers warn planned 50,000 orbital mirrors would harm stargazing●"'They're saying we want to launch 50,000 mirrors by 2035,' Benvenuti said. 'That would be catastrophic for astronomy, t
Astronomer Benvenuti says plans to launch 50,000 light-reflecting mirrors into orbit by 2035 would be catastrophic for astronomy. The remarks follow a US FCC decision approving Reflect Orbital's project to beam sunlight to Earth at night. Scientists warn the bright satellites would ruin observations of the night sky.
- 8SpaceX Starship reaches Earth orbit for the first time●SpaceX: Riesenrakete Starship schafft es erstmals in Erdumlaufbahn In zehn Stunden mehrmals um die Erde? Das hatte sich
SpaceX's giant Starship rocket has reached Earth orbit for the first time. The company originally planned several orbits of Earth within ten hours for the test flight, but adjusted its plans before launch. The milestone marks a significant step for the rocket system, which SpaceX intends to use for missions to the Moon and Mars.
- 9New Satellite Engine Could Use Earth's Atmosphere as Fuel●New Satellite Engine Could Use Earth's Atmosphere to Stay in Orbit Indefinitely
Engineers have unveiled an air-breathing electric propulsion system that collects air molecules from the upper atmosphere and uses them as propellant, potentially allowing satellites in very low orbit to operate indefinitely without carrying fuel. The concept could enable smaller, cheaper, longer-lasting satellites and new Earth-observation missions flying closer to the planet than conventional designs allow.
- 10Google's Project Suncatcher plans machine learning infrastructure in space●Google’s Project Suncatcher to put ML infrastructure in space
Google has unveiled Project Suncatcher, a research initiative exploring the placement of machine learning infrastructure in space, using solar-powered satellites to scale AI computing capacity. The company published early findings on its blog, and the announcement is drawing attention among technologists debating the feasibility, cost and environmental logic of moving data centers off Earth.
- 11SpaceX launches Starship on 10-hour test flight aiming to orbit Earth six times●SpaceX launches Starship on 10-hour test flight, aiming to orbit Earth 6 times
SpaceX has launched its Starship rocket on a roughly 10-hour test flight, with the spacecraft set to circle the Earth six times before the mission concludes. The long-duration flight is intended to test the vehicle's endurance and reentry capabilities as SpaceX develops the system for future deep-space missions. Coverage is focused on how the extended flight plan marks a step up from earlier, shorter Starship tests.
- 12Space Lasers Face First Real Test in Power Generation▼Space Lasers Are About to Get Their First Real Test Generating Energy https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.wire d.com/stor
Wired reports that space lasers are about to undergo their first real-world test in generating energy, a milestone for space-based power beaming technology. The idea involves transmitting energy collected in orbit back to Earth via laser, a concept long discussed but never demonstrated at scale. Interest comes from engineers, energy researchers and space enthusiasts weighing whether the technology can finally move beyond theory.
- 13Astronomer turns sinking Starlink satellites into planetary barometer●Astronomer watches Starlink satellites sinking to build a 'planetary barometer'
An astronomer is tracking the gradual orbital decay of Starlink satellites to measure the density of Earth's upper atmosphere, effectively using the fleet as a global 'planetary barometer'. Because the satellites drop faster when the atmosphere thickens, their altitude data can reveal atmospheric changes. The idea is drawing attention among space and science readers.
- 14Europe and UAE plan $1 billion orbital data center▼Europe and UAE plan $1 billion orbital data center with 50 connected "computers" and a central "LLM store" that allows users to select what open source model to use on data collected by satellite sensors
Europe and the United Arab Emirates are planning a $1 billion data center in orbit, built around 50 connected space-based computers. The project would include a central 'LLM store' letting users choose open source AI models to run directly on data gathered by satellite sensors, processing information in space rather than sending it back to Earth.
- 15SpaceX Starship reaches orbit and survives water landing▼SpaceX Starship reaches orbit, returns to Earth in water landing
SpaceX's Starship, the largest rocket ever built, completed a full flight to orbit and returned to Earth with a water landing, a milestone for the company's reusable spacecraft program. The successful test marks significant progress toward deep-space missions, and observers are following what it means for future lunar and Mars plans.
- 16SpaceX Starship mission reaches low-Earth orbit●SpaceX's latest Starship mission reached low-Earth orbit https://www.engadget.com/2270992/spacexs-latest-starship-missio
SpaceX's latest Starship test flight reached low-Earth orbit, a milestone for the company's next-generation launch system. Engadget reported the achievement, drawing attention to progress in the rocket's development. Commenters discussed what the mission's success means for future deep-space plans and upcoming test flights.
- 17SpaceComputer Plans First Mission from Low-Earth to Geostationary Orbit▼SpaceComputer’s first mission to travel from low-Earth to geostationary orbit
SpaceComputer has announced its first mission, which will travel from low-Earth orbit to geostationary orbit. The plan was reported by SpaceNews, drawing attention within the space industry as a notable orbital transition mission. Further details about the mission's payload, timeline and launch provider have not been made available, and reactions beyond the initial coverage remain limited.
- 18Hubble marks 200,000th orbit around Earth▼Happy 200,000th, Hubble! This month marked the Hubble telescope’s 200,000 orbit around Earth. That’s a lot of laps! NASA
NASA is celebrating a milestone for the Hubble Space Telescope, which this month completed its 200,000th orbit around Earth. The space agency marked the occasion by releasing a striking new image. Hubble has now been operating in space for more than 36 years and continues to make new discoveries despite its age.
- 19Cold War-era American spy satellite explodes in orbit▼An American Cold War-era spy satellite just exploded above Earth — and nobody knows why
An American spy satellite dating from the Cold War era has broken apart or exploded in orbit above Earth, and the cause remains unknown. The incident raises questions about growing amounts of space debris and the reliability of aging military hardware still circling the planet decades after launch. Experts are watching for possible collision risks to other satellites.