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SpaceX has announced its seventh flight test for Starship has been delayed, due to weather. Originally set to take place today at 4pm CT, it has been pushed back a day due to weather. “Due to weather, we’re now targeting Thursday, January 16 for Starship’s seventh flight test. The 60-minute launch window opens at 4 […]

SpaceX’s Starship is preparing for its seventh test flight on Wednesday, January 15, with a 60-minute launch window opening at 4:00 p.m. CT. (2pm PST/5pm EST). Previously, the launch date was set for January 10. A live webcast will begin about 35 minutes before liftoff and will be available on the X platform (@SpaceX) and […]

SpaceX is preparing for the seventh test flight of its Starship rocket, setting the stage for a year of groundbreaking advancements in space exploration. This flight will showcase significant upgrades to the rocket and test a variety of new technologies aimed at improving performance, reliability, and reusability. SpaceX outlined the major upgrades for Flight 7 […]

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 […]

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 […]

On early Thursday morning, June 6, 2024, SpaceX achieved a significant milestone by successfully launching its Starship rocket on its fourth test flight to orbit and back. This mission marked the first time several key milestones were reached, providing valuable information for SpaceX to continue to improve the system. The nearly 400-foot-tall rocket, known as […]

SpaceX is preparing for the fourth flight test of its Starship rocket, scheduled to launch on Thursday, June 6, from Starbase in Texas. The 120-minute test window will open at 7:00 a.m. CT. The company received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to modify its existing vehicle operator license (VOL 23-129) for the Starship/Super […]

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Monday the conclusion of its joint investigation with SpaceX into the company’s second Starship flight, which ended in the intentional destruction of the rocket. The investigation, led by SpaceX under FAA supervision, followed the November 18 prototype launch that experienced a critical issue after reaching space. SpaceX has […]

SpaceX is gearing up for its first Starship launch of 2024 from the Starbase facility in South Texas, potentially within the next three weeks. Elon Musk’s company is in discussions with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to expedite the launch-licensing process in hopes of increasing its flight cadence. Kelvin Coleman, the FAA’s Administrator for Commercial […]

On early Saturday, November 18, 2023, SpaceX conducted a significant integrated flight test of its Starship spacecraft, marking a new chapter in space exploration. This test, crucial for collecting vital data, is a part of SpaceX’s unique rapid development approach, previously successful in the Falcon, Dragon, and Starlink projects. SpaceX gained approval from the FAA […]

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted SpaceX a modification to its existing vehicle operator license, paving the way for the second flight of its Starship/Super Heavy Launch Vehicle from Cameron County, Texas. This decision, announced on November 15th, 2023, follows a comprehensive evaluation of SpaceX’s proposal and relevant environmental assessments. Initially, SpaceX sought the […]

SpaceX is ready for the second fully integrated flight test of its Starship, potentially launching as early as Friday, November 17, subject to receiving the final nod from regulatory authorities. CEO Elon Musk said on Monday evening, “Was just informed that approval to launch should happen in time for a Friday launch.” This is pretty […]

SpaceX is gearing up for the second flight test of its fully integrated Starship, with a potential launch date set for mid-November, subject to regulatory clearance. The news comes after a safety review of Starship was completed by the FAA. The company has announced that a live webcast will cover the flight test, commencing approximately […]

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has concluded its safety review of SpaceX’s Starship rocket, a key step towards the vehicle’s second launch. The review evaluated the potential risks to public health and property associated with the rocket’s launch. However, before SpaceX can obtain a license for the next Starship liftoff, the FAA is still […]

SpaceX’s Starship rocket is undergoing a formal review by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), marking a key regulatory step before the launch system can resume flights. The review was initiated on October 19 in consultation with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and focuses on the rocket’s environmental impact under the Endangered Species Act, […]