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.
SpaceX set to launch Crew-12 mission to ISS today
SpaceX is gearing up to launch its Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) at 3:45pm IST today.
China moves closer to Moon landing with new spacecraft test
China has successfully conducted a low-altitude abort test of its next-generation Mengzhou ("Dream Vessel") capsule.
NASA, SpaceX's Crew-12 mission to launch tomorrow
NASA and SpaceX have postponed the launch of their Crew-12 mission to February 13.
Musk reshuffles xAI as founding team halves after exits
Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, has announced a major reorganization at his artificial intelligence start-up, xAI.
Amazon gets FCC nod to launch 4,500 more internet satellites
Amazon has received the green light from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to deploy an additional 4,500 satellites.
NASA is testing if humans can land spacecraft while dizzy
NASA is conducting a unique experiment to see if astronauts can land a spacecraft on the Moon while feeling dizzy.
SpaceX aces key cryogenic test for next-gen Starship rocket
SpaceX has successfully completed cryogenic proof testing of its upgraded Super Heavy booster, a major milestone toward the next Starship flight.
Musk believes building lunar city is easier than Mars colonization
SpaceX, the aerospace company founded by Elon Musk, is changing its priorities.
SpaceX resumes Starlink launches days after Falcon 9 anomaly
SpaceX has successfully launched another batch of Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit.
Musk is serious about building AI data centers in space
Elon Musk has predicted that the most cost-effective location for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers will not be on Earth, but in space.
SpaceX's Starbase to get its own police department
Elon Musk's SpaceX is establishing a police department in Starbase, its company town in South Texas.
Anthropic plans $350B tender offer and $20B funding round
Anthropic, one of the world's most valuable artificial intelligence (AI) companies, is said to be working on a tender offer that would allow certain employees to sell their shares.
Musk merges SpaceX and xAI, creating $1.25 trillion entity
Elon Musk's space exploration company, SpaceX, has acquired his artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, xAI.
SpaceX wants to put 1M solar-powered data centers in space
SpaceX has filed a proposal with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to deploy as many as one million solar-powered satellites.
SpaceX's 2025 profit hits $8B, boosting IPO prospects
Elon Musk's space exploration company, SpaceX, made a whopping $8 billion in profit on revenues of $15-16 billion last year, according to Reuters.
Starlink can now use customer data for AI training
SpaceX has updated the Global Privacy Policy for its satellite internet service, Starlink.
Musk exploring mega-merger of SpaceX, Tesla and xAI
Elon Musk's three major companies, SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI, are in early-stage talks for a possible merger, according to reports from Bloomberg and Reuters.
World's largest IPO could launch in June
Elon Musk's SpaceX is considering an initial public offering (IPO) in mid-June, the Financial Times reported.
SpaceX will test its upgraded Starship V3 rocket in March
SpaceX is gearing up for the first test flight of its upgraded Starship rocket, dubbed Starship V3.
Shubhanshu Shukla gets Ashok Chakra, India's highest peacetime military medal
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, Group Captain in the Indian Air Force, has been awarded the Ashoka Chakra. The award is India's highest peacetime military decoration.
This start-up will send human ashes to space for $249
Space Beyond, a start-up founded by Ryan Mitchell, is set to revolutionize the way we think about memorial services.
AI could surpass human intelligence by 2031, warns Musk
Elon Musk has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could surpass the combined intelligence of humanity within the next decade.
'TeraWave': Blue Origin's 6Tbps satellite internet network to rival Starlink
Jeff Bezos's space company, Blue Origin, has announced a new satellite internet network called TeraWave.
SpaceX fined ₹1cr after crane collapse at Starbase facility
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has penalized SpaceX for seven "serious" violations following a crane collapse at its Starbase facility in Texas last June.
World's 12 richest people have more wealth than poorest half
The world's billionaires saw their collective wealth hit a record high of $18.3 trillion in 2025, according to charity organization Oxfam.
US struggles in space race as China makes lunar strides
The US is losing its grip on the space race, with China's successful lunar missions and strategic plans.
Musk's Starlink internet service free for Iranians amid protests
Elon Musk's SpaceX has made its Starlink satellite internet service free for users in Iran.
NASA prepares urgent ISS crew evacuation this week: Know why
NASA and SpaceX are preparing for an early return of the Crew-11 mission from the International Space Station (ISS).
SpaceX to launch NASA's exoplanet-hunting satellite today: Where to watch
SpaceX is all set to launch NASA's next exoplanet mission today.
SpaceX can now deploy 7,500 more Starlink satellites in space
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the US has approved SpaceX's proposal to deploy an additional 7,500 second-generation Starlink satellites.
Starlink to offer free internet in Venezuela till February 3
Billionaire Elon Musk has announced that his company, Starlink, will provide free broadband internet services to the people of Venezuela until February 3.
SpaceX's 1st 2026 mission carries an Italian satellite to space
SpaceX has kicked off its 2026 campaign with a Falcon 9 rocket launch.
Why Starlink is lowering thousands of its internet satellites
SpaceX's satellite internet division, Starlink, is planning a major reconfiguration of its satellite constellation.
Musk's 2026 plans for SpaceX, Neuralink, xAI and Tesla
Elon Musk's companies are gearing up for a groundbreaking year in 2026.
AI boom adds $550B to wealth of US tech billionaires
The artificial intelligence (AI) market boom has added over $550 billion to the fortunes of America's richest tech moguls this year.
Starlink adds 1M customers in 7 weeks, crosses 9M users
SpaceX's satellite internet service, Starlink, has achieved a major milestone by crossing the nine million active user mark.
Space missions in 2026: NASA, ISRO, SpaceX and more
The year 2026 is set to be a major milestone in space exploration, with several international agencies planning ambitious missions.
Musk is now richer than Ambani and Adani combined!
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has left India's richest men Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani far behind in terms of wealth.
Musk is the first individual to surpass $700B net worth
Elon Musk has made history by becoming the first person ever to cross a net worth of $700 billion.
A wheelchair user reaches space for the first time
Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin has made history by launching the world's first wheelchair user into space.
Elon Musk's net worth crosses $600B for first time
Elon Musk has become the first person in history to have a net worth of over $600 billion.
Google eyes billions in gains as SpaceX valuation nears $800B
Alphabet, Google's parent company, is set to witness a major paper gain from its investment in SpaceX.
Blue Origin to send 6 tourists to space this day
Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin is gearing up for its 37th New Shepard mission, scheduled to launch from the West Texas desert on Monday, December 18.