SpaceX is gearing up for its sixth test flight of Starship, scheduled for as early as Monday, November 18, with a 30-minute launch window opening at 4:00 p.m. CT. A live webcast will start about 30 minutes before liftoff, available on SpaceX’s X account and the new X TV app. As with previous tests, the […]
YouTube channel Everyday Astronaut has some incredible video it filmed of SpaceX’s recent fifth Starship launch and first and successful Super Heavy booster catch, showing different angles and perspectives, along with 4K slow motion. The audio alone in this super cut video are spectacular. Can’t wait for the sixth flight test! “Enjoy this incredible audio […]
SpaceX has filed a lawsuit against the California Coastal Commission, accusing the state agency of overstepping its authority and blocking the company’s efforts to increase rocket launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The lawsuit (via Reuters), filed in the Central District of California, claims that the commission’s actions violate federal law and are driven by […]
In a groundbreaking achievement, SpaceX successfully completed the fifth flight test of Starship on Sunday, October 13, 2024. This mission marked a significant step towards demonstrating the fully reusable design of the Starship and Super Heavy systems. For the first time, SpaceX’s “Mechazilla” launch and catch tower successfully caught the Super Heavy booster using its […]
A new mural featuring Starships on Mars has been unveiled at SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas, as shared by @StarshipGazer on X. The artwork, located on the parking garage at Starbase, depicts multiple Starships stationed on Mars at what appears to be “Mars Base Alpha,” giving a visual glimpse into SpaceX’s vision of […]
SpaceX and T-Mobile have received emergency special temporary authority from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to activate Starlink satellites with direct-to-cell capabilities in areas impacted by Hurricane Helene, the companies announced on X. The Starlink satellites have already been activated and are broadcasting emergency alerts to cell phones across all networks in North Carolina. The […]
SpaceX says Starlink is providing free internet service for the first month to those affected by Hurricane Helene, according to the company’s website. The offer is available to new and existing customers located in impacted areas. Users can verify their eligibility by entering their address on the Starlink website and selecting the “Helene Relief” service […]
SpaceX has formally responded to recent statements made by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Mike Whitaker during a Congressional hearing. In a letter to U.S. Representative Kevin Kiley written on Tuesday, SpaceX disputed several claims made by Whitaker regarding the company’s compliance with licensing and safety procedures for its Falcon and Starship launches. The letter, […]
SpaceX has sharply criticized the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over recent allegations of safety violations, disputing the agency’s claims and calling its actions “highly irregular” and “unprecedented.” In a letter dated September 18, 2024, SpaceX’s Vice President of Legal, David Harris, addressed members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, including Senators Maria Cantwell […]
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed $633,009 in civil penalties against SpaceX for allegedly failing to comply with license requirements during two launches in 2023. The penalties are based on violations related to the company’s launch operations at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and Kennedy Space Center. “Safety drives everything we do at the […]
On September 12, the Polaris Dawn crew conducted the first-ever spacewalk from the Dragon spacecraft at 738 km above Earth. The spacewalk, or extravehicular activity (EVA), marked a significant milestone in commercial spaceflight. The crew began preparing for the EVA shortly after liftoff with a two-day pre-breathe process to prevent decompression sickness by adjusting to […]
SpaceX has evacuated employees from Brazil and warned against traveling to the country, as Elon Musk’s ongoing legal battle with Brazil’s highest court extends to his other businesses. According to sources familiar with the matter, SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell sent an email late last week advising employees not to travel to Brazil for work or […]
Brazil’s Supreme Court has ordered a freeze on Starlink’s finances, preventing the company from conducting financial transactions in the country, according to a statement posted by Starlink on X on August 29. The order was issued by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who determined that Starlink should be held responsible for fines levied against […]
SpaceX is preparing to launch the Polaris Dawn mission aboard its Falcon 9 rocket from Florida, with the launch scheduled for no earlier than August 26. The mission will see the Dragon spacecraft and its crew spend up to five days in orbit, focusing on several groundbreaking objectives. One of the key objectives of the […]
As NASA transitions to commercially owned space destinations, it is crucial to prepare for the safe and responsible deorbit of the International Space Station (ISS) after the end of its operational life in 2030. NASA has announced that SpaceX has been selected to develop and deliver the U.S. Deorbit Vehicle, which will safely deorbit the […]
