SpaceX: News
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. or simply SpaceX is an aerospace manufacturer founded by technology entrepreneur Elon Musk. It was established in 2002 keeping in mind the colonization of Mars, but at a reduced space transportation cost. Headquartered in California, this private company is set to see its first manned space flight taking off for the International Space Station on May 27. The mission named Demo-2 will have NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley aboard its spacecraft, the Crew Dragon. If it happens, it’s going to bring a revolution in the domain of space privatization. SpaceX is also the largest commercial satellite constellation operator globally with the third launch of the Starlink project in January this year.
You can soon use Starlink's Wi-Fi on Virgin Atlantic flights
Virgin Atlantic has announced plans to provide free in-flight Wi-Fi across its entire fleet.
SpaceX targets $400B valuation in new funding round
SpaceX, Elon Musk's rocket and satellite manufacturing company, is said to be planning a capital raise and insider share sale. The deal could value the company at around $400 billion.
Sequoia faces backlash over partner's racist remarks against Zohran Mamdani
Almost 600 people, including tech founders, have signed an open letter to the leaders of venture capital firm Sequoia Capital.
Could humans colonize Mars in 15 years? ESA says yes
The European Space Agency (ESA) has unveiled an ambitious plan to establish human settlements on Mars within the next 15 years.
Tesla investors feel 'exhausted' as Musk dives back into politics
Dan Ives, a leading Tesla analyst and one of its biggest supporters, has said that many investors are feeling "exhausted" by Elon Musk's growing political involvement.
Musk temporarily drops beef with Trump; praises president's conflict resolution
Elon Musk has responded to United States President Donald Trump's threat of deportation, saying he was "tempted" to escalate the situation but would "refrain for now."
US adds $10B to NASA's Moon plan opposed by Musk
The US Senate has approved President Donald Trump's budget reconciliation bill, allocating an additional $10 billion to NASA's Artemis Moon program.
Musk slams Trump's 'PORKY PIG PARTY'; threatens launching new party
Elon Musk has threatened to unseat lawmakers who support United States President Donald Trump's budget bill.
Shubhanshu Shukla conducts microalgae experiment on ISS for Gaganyaan mission
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut on the International Space Station (ISS) mission, is conducting a space microalgae experiment.
How Shubhanshu Shukla spent his first day on the ISS
Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has made history by becoming the first Indian to reach the International Space Station (ISS).
Musk fires Tesla's head of operations amid declining sales
Elon Musk has fired Omead Afshar, Tesla's head of manufacturing and operations for North America and Europe.
'Sleeping a lot, learning like a baby,'—Shubhanshu Shukla from space
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, an Indian Air Force pilot-turned-astronaut, has shared his first personal message from space.
Shubhanshu Shukla to dock at ISS today—When, how to watch
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, serving as the pilot for the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), is poised to make history today as the first Indian to dock with the International Space Station (ISS).
Shubhanshu Shukla ends India's 41-year wait, lifts off to ISS
Shubhanshu Shukla, an IAF Group Captain, lifted off into space today aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft as part of Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4).
Shubanshu Shukla's ISS mission now set for June 25 launch
NASA has announced that Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is likely to fly to space on June 25.
Musk's Starlink set to launch in India—How much you'll pay
The Government of India (GOI) has approved Starlink to operate in the country.
Watch: SpaceX Starship explodes on launch pad during testing
A major explosion rocked SpaceX's testing facility in Texas on Thursday.
Texas Instruments announces $60B investment in US chip manufacturing
Texas Instruments, a leading player in the semiconductor industry, has announced its plan to invest over $60 billion in the United States.
Shubhanshu Shukla's ISS mission delayed again: Check new launch date
The Axiom-4 mission, which has India's Shubhanshu Shukla as one of its crew members, has been delayed yet again. The launch is now scheduled for June 22.
Axiom-4 mission carrying astronaut Shubanshu Shukla set for June 19
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has confirmed the launch date for the Axiom-4 mission, carrying Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla.
Musk warns ISS is aging, suggests de-orbiting within 2 years
Elon Musk has raised alarms over the long-term safety of the International Space Station (ISS).
Shubhanshu Shukla's space mission delayed due to leak on ISS
The launch of the Axiom-4 space mission, which is to be piloted by Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, has been indefinitely postponed.
'Went too far': Elon Musk expresses regrets for Trump attacks
Elon Musk has expressed regret for some of the posts he made about President Donald Trump during their recent public spat, in which the Tesla CEO called for Trump's impeachment.
Scientists warn of space jam as satellite count exceeds 11,700
Earth is currently home to more than 11,700 active satellites, and the number is growing at an unprecedented rate.
LA protests bringing Musk and Trump closer after public spat?
In a surprising turn of events, billionaire Elon Musk has softened his criticism of United States President Donald Trump.
Shubhanshu Shukla to fly to ISS tomorrow in historic mission
In a major milestone for India's space exploration efforts, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is all set to become the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station (ISS).
Why NASA, Pentagon are now searching for alternatives to SpaceX
In the wake of a public spat between US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, NASA and the Pentagon are looking for alternative spaceflight providers.
Musk's Starlink secures key license to launch services in India
Elon Musk's Starlink has received a Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) license from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).
Musk says Trump's tariffs could trigger US recession by 2025-end
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has warned that the aggressive tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump could lead to a recession in the country by late 2025.
Could Musk-Trump feud affect Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's space mission?
Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, briefly announced plans to decommission the Dragon spacecraft.
Musk reverses decision to retire SpaceX Dragon amid Trump dispute
Elon Musk has announced that SpaceX will continue operating its Dragon spacecraft, reversing a statement made just hours earlier amid his escalating conflict with US President Donald Trump.
Trump threatens to cut Elon Musk's government contracts
In a dramatic turn of events, United States President Donald Trump has threatened to terminate the government contracts and subsidies of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk.
Musk's Starlink nears India launch, Amazon's Kuiper faces further delays
Elon Musk's Starlink is on the verge of launching its satellite services in India, according to Moneycontrol.
'Stick to the subject': Musk dodges questions on Trump's policies
In a recent interview with CBS Sunday Morning, Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, deflected questions about his ally Donald Trump's policies.
Private astronaut Jared Isaacman will not be next NASA chief
US President Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of billionaire tech entrepreneur and private astronaut Jared Isaacman to lead the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
50-50 chance Starship reaches Mars by late 2026: Musk
Even after three consecutive test failures, Elon Musk has reiterated SpaceX's plan to launch its first uncrewed Starship mission to Mars by the end of 2026.
Sunita Williams back to work after long space mission, rehab
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore are back at work after a lengthy stay in space and weeks of physical therapy.
Solar storms are killing SpaceX's Starlink satellites, says NASA
A recent NASA-led study has revealed that solar storms are shortening the lives of satellites in Earth's orbit, especially SpaceX's Starlink satellites.
Elon Musk leaves Trump administration
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced his departure from the Trump administration, where he served as a special government employee.
How Musk's Starship can reach Mars in 6 months
Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of SpaceX, has claimed that his Starship spacecraft could reach Mars in just six months.
Elon Musk's Starship rocket fails, crashes after farthest flight
SpaceX's Starship rocket, a key player in Elon Musk's vision for interplanetary travel, has crashed during its ninth uncrewed test flight.
Why today's Starship launch matters for Musk's 2026 Mars mission
SpaceX is gearing up to launch its Starship mega rocket today. This will be the first major test of the Mars-bound vehicle as it follows two previous failures earlier this year.
Musk's SpaceX wants to send Starship to Mars next year
SpaceX is ramping up its efforts to get the Starship rocket ready for a Mars mission next year, as per the Wall Street Journal.
Ahead of space trip, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla enters quarantine
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has been quarantined ahead of the forthcoming Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
Watch: Massive explosion at SpaceX base during Starship engine test
SpaceX's McGregor testing facility in Texas was rocked by a massive explosion on Wednesday.
Trump announces $175B 'Golden Dome' missile defense shield
United States President Donald Trump has officially selected a design for the ambitious $175 billion 'Golden Dome' missile defense shield.
30 missions planned, only 7 launched—What's slowing India's space race?
India's ambitious plan of 30 rocket launches between January 2024 and March 2025 has only seen 23% of its target met.
Modi government fast-tracks $3B spy satellite project following Project Sindoor
Following Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, India is fast-tracking its $3 billion Space-based Surveillance-3 (SBS-3) program to bolster its satellite surveillance capabilities.
SpaceX sued for firing employee who took frequent bathroom breaks
Douglas Altshuler, a former SpaceX employee, has sued the company in a US federal court.
Musk's SpaceX gets permission for 25 Starship launches per year
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given Elon Musk's aerospace company SpaceX the green light to ramp up its Starship rocket launches from Boca Chica, Texas.
Musk's SpaceX launch site is now an official city
Elon Musk's SpaceX launch site in South Texas has officially become a city, featuring a galactic name, Starbase.
Musk's corporate empire may face billions in penalties: Here's why
A new report from Senate Democrats has revealed that Elon Musk and his businesses could potentially face legal liabilities amounting to $2.37 billion.
SpaceX completes 250th Starlink mission—as Amazon's rival project struggles
SpaceX has successfully completed its 250th Starlink satellite mission, while Amazon's first internet satellite fleet, under the Project Kuiper internet constellation, has yet to take off.
Musk's xAI seeks $20B funding at a whopping $120B valuation
Elon Musk's xAI Holdings is in talks to raise as much as $20 billion. The money would fund his newly merged AI start-up and social media company.
NASA's oldest serving astronaut (70) returns from ISS on birthday
NASA's most senior active astronaut Don Pettit celebrated his 70th birthday in a unique way, by returning to Earth from a mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
Modi speaks with Musk on tech, innovation, US-India ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has just spoken to Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. The conversation revisited the subjects of their previous meeting in Washington DC, earlier this year.
Why Musk has so many kids, according to his partner
Elon Musk's plans for a big family have been associated with his preparations for an upcoming apocalypse.
SpaceX will offer $100,000 if you can hack Starlink service
SpaceX, the aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company founded by Elon Musk, is offering up to $100,000 reward for anyone who can identify security vulnerabilities in its Starlink satellite internet system.
First-in-history: Bezos's Blue Origin blasts off all-female crew to space
Jeff Bezos's aerospace company Blue Origin launched an all-female crew to space today.
No fuel conservation, fastest routes—Leak reveals Musk's in-flight preferences
A recent cyberattack on NetJets, an aviation company owned by Berkshire Hathaway, resulted in the exposure of confidential documents outlining Elon Musk's personalized in-flight preferences.
Starship to reach Mars by 2026 with Tesla's robots: Musk
SpaceX founder Elon Musk has set an ambitious target for the company's Starship spacecraft. He wants to launch it toward Mars by late 2026.
Humans could live underwater permanently by 2027, says UK startup
A United Kingdom-based startup, DEEP, is leading the charge to create a permanent human settlement on the ocean floor by 2027.
Katy Perry's space mission: What, why, and when
In a first-of-its-kind move, pop star Katy Perry is going to embark on an all-female commercial spaceflight next week.
How astronauts took first X-ray in space—and why it matters
Astronauts on SpaceX's Fram2 mission have captured the first medical X-ray ever taken in space.
'Hands off!': Thousands rally across US against Trump, Musk's policies
A series of protests titled "Hands Off!" were held across the United States of America on Saturday, against President Donald Trump and his adviser, Elon Musk.
SpaceX's historic Fram2 mission returns today: How to watch live
SpaceX's historic Fram2 mission, the first-ever crewed mission to orbit Earth over the poles, is returning today.
Amazon will launch its first internet satellites on this date
Amazon has announced the launch of its first batch of 27 satellites for Project Kuiper, its ambitious plan to establish a global high-speed internet network.