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- 1World's most powerful rocket faces its riskiest test yet▼The most powerful rocket ever built is on the verge of its biggest — and riskiest — test yet
SpaceX's Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, is preparing for its biggest and riskiest test flight to date. The mission is expected to push the vehicle through more demanding objectives than previous attempts, and space watchers are closely tracking whether the rocket can hit its milestones without a failure.
- 2SpaceX prepares Starship for first orbital flight attempt●SpaceX shoots for first orbital flight of Starship
SpaceX is aiming to carry out the first orbital flight test of its Starship rocket, the most powerful launch vehicle ever built. The attempt is a major milestone in the company's effort to develop a fully reusable spacecraft for missions to the Moon and Mars. Space watchers are closely tracking launch preparations and awaiting confirmation of a liftoff date.
- 3SpaceX Starship Prepares for First Orbital Mission Attempt●SpaceX Starship to attempt first orbital mission with 14th flight
SpaceX is preparing its Starship for a fourteenth test flight, which the company is describing as its first attempt at a full orbital mission. The program's previous flights have gathered large audiences as each launch pushes further toward orbit. Attention is focused on whether the vehicle can complete the milestone after earlier tests ended in explosions or partial failures.
- 4SpaceX's Starship Rocket Heads To Orbit With Much At Stake▼SpaceX’s Starship Rocket Is Heading To Orbit–With A Lot On The Line
SpaceX is launching its Starship rocket toward orbit in a high-stakes test flight. The mission is a critical milestone for the company's most powerful rocket, with major implications for future deep-space ambitions and NASA plans. Observers are watching closely to see whether the vehicle can reach orbit and demonstrate the capabilities SpaceX has been developing.
- 5SpaceX launches classified US Space Force mission from California▼SpaceX launches classified mystery mission for US Space Force from California (video, photos)
SpaceX carried out a classified mission for the US Space Force, lifting off from California. The payload and mission details were not disclosed, consistent with national security launches, and footage and photographs of the liftoff were released. It is the latest in a series of military space missions flown by the company for the Pentagon.
- 6SpaceX Prepared Starship's First Orbital Flight to Test Critical Systems▼SpaceX Planned Starship’s First Orbital Flight to Test Its Critical Systems
SpaceX planned the first orbital flight of its Starship rocket to test the vehicle's most critical systems. The flight was designed to put the spacecraft through conditions it could not face on the ground, gathering data on engines, heat shielding, and stage separation. The test is viewed as a key step toward future lunar and Mars missions, and space watchers worldwide are following each update on launch preparation.
- 7SpaceX Starship to attempt 10-hour spaceflight▼SpaceX's Starship is about to attempt a 10-hour spaceflight: Watch live.
SpaceX is preparing its Starship vehicle for an ambitious test flight lasting around 10 hours, a significant extension of previous mission durations. The flight is being streamed live, drawing attention from space enthusiasts and industry watchers. A flight of this length would mark a major step toward demonstrating the rocket's capability for long-duration missions, including future lunar and deep-space objectives.
- 8Starship next launch could make history, SpaceX says▼Starship could make history on next launch. Watch SpaceX mission live
SpaceX is preparing for the next flight of its Starship rocket, a mission the company says could make history. The launch is being streamed live, with coverage from outlets including USA Today. Starship is central to SpaceX's plans for deep space travel, and each test flight draws wide attention as the company works toward orbit and eventual missions to the Moon and Mars.
- 9SpaceX's Starship nears make-or-break orbital test flight▼Will SpaceX's Starship finally make it to orbit? We're about to find out
SpaceX is preparing for a Starship test flight that could see the massive rocket reach orbit for the first time. The upcoming launch is being closely watched, as previous attempts ended before completing a full orbital demonstration. A successful flight would mark a major milestone for SpaceX's plans for deep space missions and for NASA's lunar ambitions.
- 10SpaceX Reveals 10-Hour Mission for Starship Flight 14●Starship Flight 14 Goes Orbital! SpaceX Reveals 10-Hour Mission | Starship Update
SpaceX has outlined plans for Starship Flight 14, with reports indicating the next test flight could last up to 10 hours and reach orbital speeds. The mission profile would mark a significant step up from earlier flights as SpaceX continues pushing the vehicle toward operational use. Space enthusiasts are closely watching what the extended duration means for the programme's next milestones.
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NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission has returned, with the crew landing at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The mission carried astronauts to and from the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft. Little additional detail beyond the landing announcement is available, and reaction to the return has not yet been widely reported.
- 12SpaceX revenue grows but company remains unprofitable●SpaceX boosted revenue but isn't profitable, first-ever earnings report shows
SpaceX has released its first-ever earnings report, showing that revenue has increased significantly while the company still fails to turn a profit. The disclosure offers a rare look at the finances of Elon Musk's space company, which has historically kept its numbers private. Observers are weighing whether the losses reflect heavy investment in Starship and Starlink or deeper structural challenges.
- 13SpaceX aims for three Starship flights in five weeks●SpaceX Is Aiming for 3 Starship Flights in 5 Weeks?!
SpaceX is reportedly targeting an unusually rapid launch cadence for its Starship program, with three flights planned within roughly five weeks. The plan would mark a sharp acceleration in testing for the giant rocket, signaling growing confidence in turnaround times between launches. Space commentators are weighing in on whether the schedule is realistic and what it would mean for the program's development pace.
- 14SpaceX launches classified Space Force mission from California▼SpaceX launches classified US Space Force mission from California, lands booster at sea
SpaceX launched a classified US Space Force mission from California and successfully landed the Falcon 9 booster at sea. The launch was carried by multiple local news outlets, though details of the payload's purpose remain undisclosed due to its classified nature. The booster recovery continues SpaceX's routine of reusing rockets for national security missions.
- 15SpaceX launches secretive U.S. Space Force mission from California▼SpaceX launches mysterious U.S. Space Force mission from California
SpaceX launched a classified U.S. Space Force mission from California, with few details released about the payload or its objectives. The secrecy surrounding the flight has drawn attention from space and defense watchers, who are speculating about what the military is sending into orbit and why information is being withheld.
- 16SpaceX Starship Flight 14 launch set for Sept. 28●What time will SpaceX's Starship Flight 14 orbital test launch on Sept. 28? (Full mission timeline)
SpaceX is preparing Starship Flight 14, an orbital test flight targeted for Sept. 28. Space.com reports the expected launch time and published a full mission timeline covering launch, booster separation, and re-entry milestones. The mission is the next step in testing the rocket's reusability as the company pushes toward future lunar and Mars missions.
- 17Kremlin warns Starlink use against Russia is dangerous●Agenzia Nova: Ucraina: Cremlino, "pericoloso" usare Starlink per attacchi contro di noi 27 set 12:06 - (Agenzia Nova) -
The Kremlin said it considers the use of SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service for attacks against Russia to be "dangerous", according to Italian news agency Agenzia Nova. The statement comes amid ongoing Ukrainian strikes inside Russia and questions over whether Kyiv's forces are using Elon Musk's Starlink terminals to coordinate or guide such operations.
- 18SpaceX Starship launch could make history in Texas▼SpaceX's Starship could make history. Where you can watch launch in Texas
SpaceX is preparing another Starship launch from its Starbase facility in South Texas, with the flight potentially marking a historic milestone for the rocket program. Coverage is focused on when the launch will happen and where spectators can watch it along the Texas coast near Boca Chica and Corpus Christi. Local outlets are publishing viewing guides as interest builds ahead of liftoff.
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SpaceX has confirmed a major new mission for its Starship program, according to space coverage drawing wide attention. Commentators are weighing in on what the announcement means for the rocket's development schedule and future deep-space goals, with space enthusiasts debating the mission's scope and timeline across the aerospace community.
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SpaceX is conducting another crewed launch, with multiple news outlets reporting on the mission under the headline 'SpaceX Crew Launch'. The reports confirm a crew mission is taking place but provided snippets contain no further details on the crew, destination, or launch date. Readers are following the story as part of ongoing interest in the company's regular human spaceflight operations for NASA.
- 21SpaceX's Starship Flight 14 Mission Revealed●Starship’s Biggest Flight Yet: Flight 14 Mission Revealed | Starship Update
SpaceX's Starship Flight 14 is set to be its most ambitious test flight yet, with the mission profile now revealed in a new update from NASASpaceflight. The flight is expected to push the rocket further than previous tests as SpaceX continues its rapid iteration program. Space enthusiasts are closely following each Starship launch, given its central role in NASA's Artemis moon plans and Mars ambitions.
- 22New Footage Sheds Light on Salvage of SpaceX's Starship 40●Salvaging Starship 40: What SpaceX's New Footage Reveals
SpaceX has released new footage showing efforts to salvage Starship 40, the upper-stage prototype lost during a recent test flight. Analysts are examining the video for clues about the vehicle's condition and what recovery operations could mean for the programme's rapid-reuse ambitions. Space enthusiasts and shipping watchers are debating how much of the hardware can realistically be recovered and reused.
- 23SpaceX Holds Launch Rehearsal Ahead of Starship Flight 14●SpaceX Conducts Launch Rehearsal ahead of Starship Flight 14
SpaceX has carried out a full launch rehearsal at its Starbase facility in Texas as it prepares for the fourteenth test flight of its Starship rocket. The rehearsal, reported by spaceflight outlet NASASpaceflight, marks a key step in final preparations, and attention is now turning to when the next Starship launch attempt will take place.
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Jared Isaacman, the billionaire private astronaut nominated to lead NASA, spoke at a WSJ event about the agency's new direction under his prospective leadership. He discussed the future of US space policy, the role of commercial partners like SpaceX, and ambitions for lunar and Mars exploration, drawing wide public attention to what a leadership change would mean for the space agency.
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SpaceX has revealed details of a major new mission for its Starship rocket, the huge reusable spacecraft the company is developing in Texas. Space commentators say the announcement points to a bigger role for Starship in upcoming launch plans, and the news is drawing large attention from spaceflight fans speculating about what the mission involves.
- 26Elon Musk Gives Wide-Ranging Interview to Chinese State Media●BREAKING: Elon Musk’s new full interview with CMG. 0:15 On Xi Jinping 1:03 Tesla Shanghai factory 2:27 Cybercab rollout
Elon Musk has given a new full interview to CMG, China's state broadcaster, covering a broad range of topics. The discussion touches on Xi Jinping, the Tesla Shanghai factory, the Cybercab rollout, the pace of AI breakthroughs, Grok, SpaceX and Tesla data for real-world AI, and Chinese AI models and the compute gap. The interview is drawing attention for Musk's engagement with Chinese leadership and industry at a moment of high US-China tech tensions.
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NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission is on its way to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a step in preparations for the crew's upcoming flight to the International Space Station. The mission is part of NASA's ongoing partnership with SpaceX under the Commercial Crew Program, which regularly rotates astronauts to and from the orbiting laboratory.
- 28SpaceX Stock Jumps 19% on Day One of Historic IPO▼SpaceX Stock Jumps 19% on Day One — What Happens Next After the Historic IPO?
SpaceX's stock surged 19% in its first day of public trading, capping one of the most anticipated IPOs in recent memory. Analysts and investors are now debating whether the rally can hold, with attention turning to the company's valuation, its Starship and Starlink ambitions, and what the listing means for the broader space industry.
- 29How Louisiana landed SpaceX in a seven-month sprint▼Inside the seven-month sprint to bring Elon Musk's SpaceX to Louisiana
SpaceX is expanding to Louisiana after a rapid, seven-month negotiation to bring Elon Musk's aerospace company to the state, according to NOLA.com. The report details the behind-the-scenes push by state officials to secure the deal. The move is drawing attention for how quickly Louisiana closed an agreement with one of the country's most prominent space firms.
- 30SpaceX President Sells $52 Million in Stock Ahead of Starship Launch●SpaceX President Cashes Out $52 Million Before Monday's Starship Launch
Gwynne Shotwell, President and COO of SpaceX, has sold roughly $52 million worth of her holdings days before the company's next Starship test flight, scheduled for Monday. The sale is drawing attention because it comes shortly before a high-profile launch, though executives routinely sell shares for diversification and tax reasons and SpaceX remains a private company with limited disclosure.
- 31SpaceX to Launch Starship Flight 14 Orbital Test on Sept. 28▼What time will SpaceX launch its 1st orbital Starship test on Flight 14 on Sept. 28? (Full mission timeline)
SpaceX is preparing its 14th Starship test flight, scheduled for September 28, with the mission again targeting an orbital-class test of the giant rocket. A full mission timeline for the launch has been published, detailing key milestones from liftoff through splashdown. Observers are watching for launch time details and how this flight builds on the progress of earlier Starship test flights.
- 32SpaceX targets September 28 for 14th Starship test flight●SpaceX is preparing for a potential 14th Starship test flight on Monday, September 28. Here’s what to know: • Launch window opens at 7:15 a.m. and runs through 8:30 a.m. CST • Sonic Booms may be heard in Brownsville, South Padre Island, and Port Isabel
SpaceX is preparing a potential 14th test flight of its Starship rocket on Monday, September 28. The launch window opens at 7:15 a.m. and runs through 8:30 a.m. CST at the company's Texas site. Residents of Brownsville, South Padre Island and Port Isabel may hear sonic booms as the vehicle returns.
- 33NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 arrives at Kennedy Space Center▼WATCH LIVE: NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 arrives at Kennedy Space Center
NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts have arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of their upcoming mission to the International Space Station. The crew's arrival was covered live by Fox News and Fox Business. The pre-flight milestone marks the next step in preparations for the launch of the latest NASA-SpaceX crew rotation mission.
- 34NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts arrive in Florida ahead of ISS launch▼NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts arrive in Florida ahead of launch to ISS
The astronauts assigned to NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission have arrived in Florida ahead of their upcoming launch to the International Space Station. Their arrival marks the final pre-launch phase, with the crew expected to undergo quarantine, training and mission reviews before flying to the orbiting laboratory on a SpaceX spacecraft.
- 35SpaceX launches its 100th Block 5 rocket▼SpaceX Just Launched Its 100th Block 5 Rocket: Elon Musk Is Building an Unshakable Financial Fortress
SpaceX has reached a milestone with its 100th launch of a Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket, the reusable workhorse that dominates its launch schedule. Financial commentary framing the achievement argues that the reliability and reuse of the Block 5 fleet underpins Elon Musk's company's growing commercial strength and revenue base. Coverage highlights both the technical record and what it signals for SpaceX's business prospects.
- 36SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket carrying classified payload▼WATCH LIVE: SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches classified payload into orbit
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched a classified payload into orbit, with the liftoff streamed live by news outlets. The customer and mission details were not disclosed, consistent with US government or national security launches that are typically kept secret. Viewers followed the launch in real time as the rocket lifted off from Florida on its dedicated mission.
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A new antitrust lawsuit alleges that Anthropic, OpenAI and other leading AI companies entered an illegal agreement to slow down the development of artificial intelligence. The claim, reported by AP News, also names SpaceX-related and Google entities among the defendants. If proven, such coordination among competitors would raise serious antitrust concerns about collusion in one of the world's most competitive industries.
- 38NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center▼WATCH LIVE: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center
The astronauts assigned to NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission have arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of their upcoming launch to the International Space Station. Local coverage is streaming the arrival live as the crew settles in for final pre-launch preparations. The mission continues NASA's partnership with SpaceX, which has been flying rotational crew missions to the orbiting laboratory since 2020.
- 39SpaceX to launch US Space Force mission from Vandenberg▼SpaceX set to launch U.S. Space Force mission early Saturday from Vandenberg SFB
SpaceX is scheduled to launch a U.S. Space Force mission early Saturday from Vandenberg Space Force Base on California's central coast. Local outlets including the Santa Maria Times and Santa Ynez Valley News report on the planned liftoff, which adds to the company's growing slate of national security launches from the West Coast pad.
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SpaceX launched a rocket from California carrying a classified payload whose contents and purpose were not disclosed. Missions of this kind are usually tied to US government or military contracts, with details kept secret. The launch drew attention because little beyond the fact of liftoff has been made public, and observers are speculating about what was aboard.