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.

ISRO astronauts to receive NASA training for upcoming ISS stay

Two astronauts from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) are set to commence training at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, early next month.

23 Jul 2024

Elon Musk

Elon Musk announces 'son is dead'; blames 'woke mind virus'

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk recently claimed that his estranged transgender daughter was "killed" by the "woke mind virus."

Stunning ISS time-lapse video captures auroras, stars, and a meteor

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick recently shared a captivating time-lapse video from the International Space Station (ISS).

20 Jul 2024

China

China could attack Starlink-like satellites using laser weapon-equipped submarines: Study

A study led by Wang Dan, a professor with the Naval Submarine Academy, China suggests that Chinese submarines equipped with lasers could disable SpaceX's Starlink satellites if China's security was threatened.

NASA, SpaceX to decommission ISS by 2031: Here's the roadmap

NASA, in collaboration with SpaceX, has revealed a comprehensive plan to decommission the International Space Station (ISS).

17 Jul 2024

Elon Musk

Musk shifts X and SpaceX headquarters to Texas: Here's why

Elon Musk has announced plans to relocate the headquarters of his companies X and SpaceX from California to Texas.

15 Jul 2024

Elon Musk

Terraforming with thermonukes? How Elon Musk plans to colonize Mars

Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, is fast-tracking his plans to colonize Mars with a focus on practical aspects such as dome habitats, spacesuits, and human reproduction on the red planet.

13 Jul 2024

Elon Musk

SpaceX's Falcon 9 grounded after first in-flight failure since 2015

SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, a reliable vehicle for the company, is currently grounded following an unusual in-flight failure during the "Starlink Group 9-3" mission.

13 Jul 2024

Donald Trump

Elon Musk donates 'sizable amount' to Trump's 2024 presidential campaign

Elon Musk has made a significant donation to America PAC, a super political action committee (PAC) supporting Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential race, according to Bloomberg.

09 Jul 2024

Elon Musk

Investigation exposes environmental damage from Elon Musk's Starship rocket testing

A recent investigation by the New York Times has revealed 19 instances of environmental damage at SpaceX's Boca Chica, Texas launch facility since 2019.

03 Jul 2024

Elon Musk

Why SpaceX's rivals are worried about its ambitious launch plans

SpaceX, the US aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company, has proposed to launch its Starship rocket up to 44 times per year from NASA's Kennedy Space Center.

27 Jun 2024

NASA

SpaceX wins contract to help NASA de-orbit the 430,000kg ISS

NASA has selected SpaceX for an $843 million contract to develop a unique spacecraft, the US Deorbit Vehicle, tasked with de-orbiting the International Space Station (ISS) in 2030.

26 Jun 2024

Boeing

Time running out: Could SpaceX rescue stranded Starliner astronauts?

SpaceX may be called upon to assist two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, currently stranded at the International Space Station (ISS) due to a helium leak in their Boeing Starliner.

22 Jun 2024

Boeing

NASA postpones Boeing Starliner's return from ISS citing technical issues

NASA has officially announced a delay in the return of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft from the International Space Station (ISS).

21 Jun 2024

Elon Musk

'Starlink Mini': SpaceX launches backpack-sized satellite internet router for $600

SpaceX has unveiled a new, more portable version of its satellite internet product, the Starlink Mini.

17 Jun 2024

Shiv Sena

Explained: Report on EVM 'hacking' in Mumbai triggers row

A political slugfest has erupted over allegations of electronic voting machine (EVM) hacking in the Mumbai North West Lok Sabha seat.

16 Jun 2024

Elon Musk

Elon Musk calls for elimination of EVMs, BJP leader responds 

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has called for the elimination of electronic voting machines (EVMs) due to their vulnerability to hacking.

SpaceX's Starlink megaconstellation may be hindering ozone healing process

SpaceX's Starlink megaconstellation, which currently consists of nearly 6,000 satellites, may be impeding the Earth's atmosphere from healing itself, a new study suggests.

14 Jun 2024

Reliance Industries

Reliance's Jio Platforms gets nod for satellite internet in India

Reliance Industries's Jio Platforms has been granted permission by the Indian space regulator to operate satellites for high-speed internet.

NASA explains the strange emergency alert heard during ISS livestream

NASA recently found itself in an awkward situation when an emergency signal, intended for training purposes, was inadvertently broadcast on its live stream.

12 Jun 2024

Elon Musk

Musk urged SpaceX employee to have his children, says WSJ

Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, has been accused of engaging in sexual relationships with multiple female employees, including a former intern who was later promoted to his executive team.

08 Jun 2024

NASA

NASA allocates $10 million to Mars sample return proposals

NASA has committed $10 million toward seven proposals, aimed at refining its 15-year $11 billion plan, to gather and return samples from Mars.

07 Jun 2024

Boeing

Boeing's Starliner successfully docks with ISS amid technical glitches

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft has successfully transported two astronauts, Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams, to the International Space Station (ISS).

07 Jun 2024

Starship

In a first, SpaceX's Starship megarocket completes first ocean splashdown

In a significant milestone for space exploration, SpaceX's colossal Starship rocket successfully completed its first ocean splashdown during a test flight on Thursday.

06 Jun 2024

Starship

SpaceX Starship's fourth test flight today: How to watch livestream

SpaceX is preparing for the fourth test flight of its Starship rocket, scheduled for 5:00pm IST today.

05 Jun 2024

Boeing

Boeing's Starliner successfully launches NASA astronauts after years of delays

Boeing has successfully launched astronauts into space for the first time, joining SpaceX as a second taxi service for NASA.

05 Jun 2024

Elon Musk

SpaceX's Starship megarocket receives FAA license for June 6 launch

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially granted a license to SpaceX for the launch of its upcoming Starship Flight 4 test mission.

Japan to launch world's first wooden satellite: Know its significance 

Japanese scientists have successfully built the world's first wooden satellite, called LignoSat.

30 May 2024

Boeing

NASA astronauts to fly on Boeing's Starliner on June 1

Boeing's new Starliner capsule is set to embark on its inaugural astronaut mission on June 1, following a successful flight readiness review.

25 May 2024

Starship

SpaceX's Starship gears up for fourth test flight in June

SpaceX has announced plans to launch its Starship into space once again, with the fourth flight test potentially taking place as early as June 5.

24 May 2024

Elon Musk

SpaceX eyes $200 billion valuation in potential share sale discussions

SpaceX is reportedly spearheading discussions on a possible share sale, that could catapult the company's valuation to an unprecedented $200 billion, as per Bloomberg.

07 May 2024

Boeing

Boeing Starliner's first crewed test flight delayed over technical issue 

Boeing's highly anticipated Starliner space capsule has experienced a delay in its first crewed test flight due to a technical issue.

06 May 2024

Boeing

NASA astronauts to fly to ISS aboard Boeing Starliner tomorrow

NASA is set to launch its latest spacecraft, the Boeing Starliner, on its first crewed test flight to the International Space Station (ISS).

06 May 2024

Elon Musk

SpaceX unveils innovative spacesuit for first commercial astronaut spacewalk

SpaceX has introduced an innovative spacesuit, specifically designed for the first-ever commercial astronaut spacewalk during Polaris Dawn—a planned private human spaceflight mission scheduled to launch this year.

28 Apr 2024

Elon Musk

Elon Musk dismisses theories of alien involvement in MH370 disappearance

SpaceX CEO, Elon Musk, has dismissed theories suggesting extraterrestrial involvement in the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.

23 Apr 2024

Elon Musk

SpaceX reports highest worker injury rate in the industry

SpaceX, a prominent figure in the space industry, has reported an escalating worker injury rate for the second year running.

17 Apr 2024

Elon Musk

Musk to engage with space tech start-ups during India visit

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, is scheduled to meet with emerging space tech start-ups from India, during his visit to the country on April 22.

16 Apr 2024

NASA

NASA seeks faster, more affordable Mars sample return to Earth

NASA is actively seeking a more economical and swifter method to retrieve samples from Mars due to budgetary restrictions.

15 Apr 2024

Google

Google Pixel 9 set to incorporate iPhone-like Emergency SOS feature

Google's upcoming Pixel 9 will include a feature similar to Apple's Emergency SOS, according to Android Authority.

13 Apr 2024

Elon Musk

SpaceX's Starship set to reach new heights for Mars missions

SpaceX's Starship, currently the world's largest rocket, is set to become even larger.

13 Apr 2024

Falcon 9

SpaceX achieves new milestone with 20th Falcon 9 re-flight

SpaceX has set a new benchmark in space technology by successfully launching its Falcon 9 rocket.

12 Apr 2024

Falcon 9

SpaceX gearing up for historic 20th Falcon 9 launch

Elon Musk-owned SpaceX is gearing up to make history with the 20th launch of its Falcon 9 booster, the Booster 1062, today (April 12).

04 Apr 2024

China

Alibaba considering reusable rockets for express deliveries across the globe

Space Epoch, a Chinese rocket manufacturer, has announced its partnership with Alibaba's e-commerce platform, Taobao, to revolutionize cargo deliveries.

01 Apr 2024

Elon Musk

'Dangerous illusion': Top UK astronomer criticizes Musk's Mars colonization plan

Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, has come under criticism for his ambitious plan to establish a one-million-strong colony on Mars by 2050.

22 Mar 2024

Starship

High demand for SpaceX's Starship ceramic tiles on eBay

SpaceX has launched three fully-stacked Starship prototypes into orbit so far.

17 Mar 2024

US Government

Elon Musk's SpaceX building spy satellite network for US government

SpaceX is working on a top-secret project to build a network of spy satellites for the US, Reuters has reported, citing sources familiar with the program.

16 Mar 2024

Elon Musk

SpaceX employees cannot sell stocks if they breach company policies

SpaceX imposes unique conditions on its employees' stock awards, leaked internal documents viewed by TechCrunch have revealed.

14 Mar 2024

Starship

SpaceX Starship third test flight today: Launch timings, streaming details

SpaceX, the space exploration company owned by Elon Musk, is preparing for its third test flight of the Starship rocket today.

07 Mar 2024

Elon Musk

SpaceX sued by employee for allegedly promoting serial sexual abuse

A SpaceX employee, named Michelle Dopak, has filed a lawsuit against the company.

SpaceX launches Crew 8 to ISS for six-month science mission

Today, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket took off from Florida, carrying three American astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut, to the International Space Station (ISS) for a six-month scientific mission.

18 Feb 2024

Elon Musk

SpaceX eyes Cape Canaveral's SLC-37 launch pad for Starship launches

SpaceX is looking to take control of Space Launch Complex 37 (SLC-37) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.

15 Feb 2024

Moon

Odysseus spacecraft launched by SpaceX blasts off to the Moon

SpaceX made history today by launching the Nova-C lunar lander, "Odysseus," created by private aerospace firm, Intuitive Machines.

15 Feb 2024

Elon Musk

Elon Musk's SpaceX fined for worker safety violations in US

SpaceX, Elon Musk's aerospace company, has been fined $3,600 (roughly Rs. 3 lakh) by US worker safety officials.

15 Feb 2024

Elon Musk

Elon Musk's SpaceX moves incorporation from Delaware to Texas

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed that the company has shifted its state of incorporation from Delaware to Texas, in the US.

12 Feb 2024

Elon Musk

Mapping out plan to colonize Mars, says Elon Musk

Elon Musk, the visionary billionaire and founder of SpaceX, wants to move one million people to Mars.

05 Feb 2024

Elon Musk

Elon Musk urged to go to rehab, claims WSJ

Last month, the Wall Street Journal made allegations of Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's involvement with illegal drugs, including MDMA, and cocaine.

04 Feb 2024

NASA

SpaceX to launch NASA's PACE ocean-monitoring satellite on February 6

Get ready for SpaceX's upcoming launch of NASA's PACE satellite on Tuesday at 1:33am EST (12:03pm IST) from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

01 Feb 2024

Elon Musk

SpaceX to launch private space station Starlab before 2030

SpaceX is teaming up with Voyager Space and Airbus, to launch a private space station called Starlab into orbit, using just one Starship rocket.

08 Jan 2024

Elon Musk

'Not even trace quantities': Elon Musk denies drug use allegations

Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has refuted claims of using illegal drugs like LSD, cocaine, ecstasy, and ketamine.