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 Starship launches to continue as court dismisses environmental objections
A US district court has given the green light for SpaceX's Starship rocket operations in South Texas.
OpenAI hires former xAI CFO amid Altman-Musk rivalry
OpenAI has appointed Mike Liberatore, the former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Elon Musk's xAI, as its new Business Finance Officer.
SpaceX launches new cargo spacecraft on its first ISS mission
Northrop Grumman's newly designed Cygnus XL spacecraft was successfully launched to the International Space Station (ISS) on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
SpaceX to launch Northrop Grumman's largest-ever cargo ship today
SpaceX is all set to launch Northrop Grumman's largest-ever cargo ship, the Cygnus XL, on September 14.
SpaceX completes 300th Starlink mission, adds new batch of satellites
SpaceX has achieved a milestone by launching its 300th Starlink mission, sending another 24 satellites into orbit.
Tesla sued for hiring H-1B visa holders over US citizens
Tesla, the electric vehicle company led by Elon Musk, has been accused of favoring H-1B visa holders over American citizens in its hiring and firing practices.
SpaceX strengthens Starlink network with $17B spectrum deal
Elon Musk's SpaceX has signed a massive deal worth some $17 billion with EchoStar, an American telecommunications company.
SpaceX completes Super Heavy static fire before Starship flight 11
SpaceX has successfully conducted a static test fire of its Super Heavy booster, gearing up for the 11th flight of the Starship rocket.
Tesla proposes record $1 trillion compensation for CEO Elon Musk
Tesla has proposed a new compensation plan for its CEO, Elon Musk. The package, worth nearly $1 trillion, is unprecedented in corporate America.
JetBlue partners with Amazon to bring gigabit Wi-Fi in flight
Amazon's Project Kuiper has signed a deal with JetBlue to improve its in-flight internet service. This is the first time Amazon has partnered with an airline company.
Musk's AI firm loses CFO amid executive exodus
Mike Liberatore, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of xAI, has left the company after a brief stint.
Megan McArthur, first woman to pilot SpaceX Dragon, retires
Megan McArthur, a trailblazing NASA astronaut who made history as the first woman to pilot a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, has announced her retirement from the space agency.
TikTok owner ByteDance's valuation tops $330B via employee share buyback
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is gearing up for a new employee share buyback. The move would value the Chinese tech giant at over $330 billion.
Indian start-ups Pixxel, Dhruva Space launch satellites aboard SpaceX rocket
Bengaluru-based start-up Pixxel Space and Hyderabad's Dhruva Space have successfully launched their satellites on Elon Musk-led SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket.
SpaceX's Starship aces 10th test flight after repeated setbacks
SpaceX's Starship, the largest and most powerful rocket ever built, has successfully completed its 10th test flight.
SpaceX delays Starship launch for 2nd time in 2 days
SpaceX has postponed the launch of its massive Starship rocket from Texas once again, this time due to unfavorable weather conditions.
SpaceX cancels Starship launch minutes before lift off: Here's why
SpaceX has canceled the 10th test flight of its Starship megarocket owing to ground system issues.
SpaceX Dragon launches with 2,270kg of supplies for ISS
SpaceX successfully launched its CRS-33 resupply mission today with a cargo load of about 2,270kg bound for the International Space Station (ISS).
SpaceX's Starship Flight 10 launches today: How to watch
SpaceX is gearing up for the launch of its 10th Starship mission on Sunday.
'Macrohard': Musk's new venture to create Microsoft-style software using AI
Elon Musk has announced his latest venture, "Macrohard," which aims to use artificial intelligence (AI) to simulate software companies like Microsoft.
Starship launch: Florida flights might get delayed by 2 hours
SpaceX's plan to launch its massive Starship rocket from Kennedy Space Center in Florida could result in significant disruptions to air travel.
SpaceX's Starship 10 launch on August 24: What to expect
SpaceX is gearing up for the 10th flight of its massive Starship rocket. The launch is targeted for Sunday, August 24, from SpaceX's Starbase facility in Texas.
Musk's SpaceX doesn't pay federal taxes, thanks to Trump
Despite receiving billions of dollars in federal investments over its two-decade-long existence, Elon Musk's SpaceX has paid little to no federal taxes.
Trump's new rocket rules give Musk, Bezos a major lift
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order relaxing environmental regulations for commercial space companies.
4 astronauts return to Earth after 5 months in space
An international crew of four astronauts has safely returned to Earth today, after spending nearly five months aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
NASA's Crew-11 docks with ISS: Why it matters, what's next?
NASA and SpaceX successfully launched their latest science mission, Crew-11, sending four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS).
SpaceX launches Crew-11 mission to ISS with 4 astronauts
SpaceX has successfully launched its Crew-11 mission, sending four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) for a six-month-long science and technology expedition.
Why SpaceX has been sued by ex-employees in the US
SpaceX is facing two separate lawsuits from former employees in the US, both of whom claim they were wrongfully terminated after raising safety concerns.
'Pretentious, low-accountability term': Musk drops 'researcher' title at xAI
Elon Musk, the founder of xAI, has announced that his firm will no longer use the job title "researcher" for his employees.
After recent failures, SpaceX's Starship flight 10 set for August
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has announced that the company's Starship rocket will undertake its 10th test flight in August.
Musk's satellite internet goes dark: What caused Starlink's global outage?
Elon Musk's satellite internet service, Starlink, suffered a major global outage last night. The disruption left tens of thousands of users unable to connect to the internet.
Elon Musk actor finalized: All about Luca Guadagnino's 'Artificial'
Actor-comedian Ike Barinholtz is in negotiations to portray Elon Musk in Luca Guadagnino's upcoming AI-themed film, Artificial, reported Deadline.
Musk's SpaceX might not build Trump's Golden Dome project
The Donald Trump administration is looking for new partners for its Golden Dome missile defense system, with Amazon's Project Kuiper and major defense contractors in the running, as per Reuters.
Musk's $9B Neuralink classified itself as a 'small disadvantaged business'
Elon Musk's health tech company, Neuralink, had classified itself as a "small disadvantaged business" in a federal filing with the US Small Business Administration (SBA).
How Shubhanshu Shukla survived blazing heat during return to Earth
SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft, carrying the Axiom-4 mission crew, successfully landed in the Pacific Ocean off San Diego, California yesterday.
Third-generation Starlink satellites on the way: What are the upgrades?
SpaceX has revealed plans to launch its third-generation Starlink satellites in the first half of 2026.
Amazon taps rival SpaceX to launch more Kuiper internet satellites
Amazon has once again taken the help of Elon Musk's SpaceX to launch its next batch of Project Kuiper internet satellites.
Axiom-4 mission: Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has returned to Earth
Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to visit the International Space Station (ISS), has finally returned to Earth.
Shubhanshu Shukla returns to Earth today: How to watch splashdown
Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to visit the International Space Station (ISS), is returning home. The Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission, which included Shukla as the pilot, undocked from the ISS on Monday.
Elon Musk rules out merger between Tesla and xAI
Elon Musk has denied the possibility of a merger between his electric vehicle company, Tesla, and his artificial intelligence start-up, xAI.
Tesla may invest in Musk's AI start-up if shareholders agree
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that the company's shareholders will be polled on a potential investment in xAI, his artificial intelligence company.
SpaceX launches mysterious satellite into space: What will it do?
SpaceX has successfully launched a satellite believed to be the new Israeli satellite, Dror-1, into space. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted it off from Cape Canaveral early this morning.
Why SpaceX is investing $2B in Elon Musk's xAI
SpaceX has invested a whopping $2 billion in Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, xAI.
Shubhanshu Shukla to depart from ISS tomorrow: Check timings
The Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission, featuring ISRO-trained astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, is set to undock from the International Space Station (ISS) tomorrow.
Starlink faces outages across US: Users report connectivity issues, blackouts
Elon Musk's satellite-based internet service, Starlink, is facing outages in several parts of the US.
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).