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.
NVIDIA is now hiring for an AI safety team
NVIDIA, the leading tech giant, is in the process of forming a dedicated artificial intelligence (AI) safety and security engineering team.
Why SpaceX's new Starship might be lost at sea
SpaceX's ambitious Starship project is facing a major setback.
SpaceX's Terafab to rely on natural gas, not solar power
SpaceX has revealed its plan to build natural gas power plants to supply electricity for the upcoming Terafab semiconductor factory in Texas, according to Bloomberg.
Bengaluru start-up unveils SpaceX-like rocket engine 'Everest'
Bengaluru-based start-up Astrobase Space Technologies has unveiled Everest, India's first fully integrated and ready-to-test full-flow staged combustion (FFSC) rocket engine.
Scientists detect 'spectral lines' after SpaceX rocket hits Moon
The European Southern Observatory's (ESO) Very Large Telescope in Chile recorded evidence of a SpaceX rocket fragment crashing into the moon at 8,690 km/h.
SpaceX plans Starlink Mobile to rival AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon
SpaceX is gearing up to take on the big three US wireless carriers, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon, with its Starlink Mobile service.
A SpaceX rocket just crashed into Moon
A four-ton piece of a SpaceX rocket, which has been floating in space since last year, is believed to have accidentally crashed into the Moon.
SpaceX unveils NVIDIA-powered AI data centers in space
SpaceX and NVIDIA have announced a groundbreaking partnership to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) satellite.
SpaceX spent $295M on Tesla Megapacks in Q2
SpaceX has made a major investment in Tesla's Megapack battery storage devices, spending $295 million in Q2 and a total of $329 million so far this year.
Anthropic signs $10B AI cloud deal with Volta
Anthropic has signed a massive $10 billion deal with AI cloud start-up Volta.
SpaceX revenue doubles with Starlink and AI compute deals
SpaceX has announced a whopping 92% jump in revenue for the second quarter, its first earnings report since going public.
Tesla considers separating China business amid SpaceX merger talks: Report
Tesla is considering the separation of its China business in light of a possible merger with SpaceX, The Wall Street Journal reported.
A SpaceX rocket is about to crash into Moon
A retired piece of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is set to crash into the Moon, creating a new crater. It will hit the lunar surface on August 5.
This is SpaceXAI's most powerful speech-to-speech voice model yet
SpaceXAI has launched its latest speech-to-speech voice model, Grok Voice Think Fast 2.0.
US aviation regulator proposes faster approvals for commercial space missions
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed new regulations aimed at expediting the approval process for commercial space missions.
Musk's SpaceXAI sues Minnesota over ban on AI-generated nudes
SpaceX's artificial intelligence (AI) division, SpaceXAI (formerly xAI), has filed a lawsuit against Minnesota's attorney general.
How Musk lost nearly $500B in a month
Elon Musk's net worth has witnessed a massive decline in July, plummeting from about $1.32 trillion to some $832 billion.
Cursor AI targets Indian developers with localized pricing
AI coding start-up Cursor has launched its first country-specific subscription plan, 'Cursor Start,' in India.
SpaceX loses $1.2 trillion in market value in post-IPO slump
SpaceX has witnessed a massive decline in its market capitalization, losing over $1.2 trillion since hitting a peak price of $225.64 in June.
Trump grants Starlink exemption from FCC ban on foreign-made routers
The Donald Trump administration has exempted SpaceX's Starlink routers from a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ban on foreign-made routers. The exemption is valid until February 1, 2028.
Amazon plans to launch over 5,100 satellites for mobile connectivity
Amazon has filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to operate a new network of 5,105 satellites.
Indian-origin astronaut Anil Menon to make first spacewalk next week
NASA astronaut Anil Menon is all set to embark on his maiden spacewalk next week.
After Musk, Skyroot CEO bats for space-based data centers
The CEO of Skyroot Aerospace, Pawan Kumar Chandana, has predicted that space-based data centers could be a reality within five years.
SpaceX deploys V3 Starlink satellites despite booster failure
SpaceX has successfully launched its first third-generation Starlink satellites using an upgraded version of its prototype Starship.
SpaceX postpones Starship Flight 13 launch over bad weather
SpaceX has postponed the 13th integrated test flight of its Starship rocket to Friday. The decision was made due to unfavorable weather conditions.
SpaceX's Starship Flight 13 to launch tomorrow: What to expect
SpaceX is gearing up for another attempt to launch its Starship Flight 13. The mission was previously postponed due to a last-minute abort.
Alphabet becomes first company to report $100B quarterly profit
Google-parent Alphabet has become the first company in history to report over $100 billion in quarterly profit.
Google parent raises 2026 AI spending to $205B
Google's parent company, Alphabet, has announced a major increase in its capital expenditure plans for 2026.
You can use Starlink's internet while riding a Tesla Cybercab
Tesla has confirmed that its upcoming Cybercab will come with built-in Starlink hardware for satellite internet connectivity.
SpaceX plans to launch its Starship again on July 23
SpaceX, the aerospace company founded by Elon Musk, is gearing up for its 13th test flight of the Starship rocket.
SpaceX in talks with Pentagon for AI computing deal
SpaceX is in talks with the US Department of Defense (DoD) to provide data center capacity worth billions of dollars, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Agnikul announces Mission-02 to recover India's first orbital rocket booster
Indian space start-up Agnikul Cosmos has announced its most ambitious project yet, Mission-02.
SpaceX aborts Starship launch after engine ignition failure
SpaceX has postponed the test flight of its Starship rocket and Super Heavy booster.
SpaceX's Starship V3 returns for 2nd test flight today
SpaceX is gearing up for the test flight of its Starship V3 rocket for the second time this year.
SpaceX's stock falls below IPO price for 1st time
SpaceX's shares have fallen below their initial public offering (IPO) price for the first time.
Starlink V5 vs V4: What's new in SpaceX's latest dish
SpaceX has announced the launch of its latest residential satellite dish, the Starlink V5.
Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon blasts off to ISS
NASA astronaut Anil Menon, who has Indian roots, has embarked on his first mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
SpaceX's Starship Flight 13 launches July 17: What to expect
SpaceX is gearing up for the 13th integrated flight test of its Starship rocket, with liftoff planned for July 17 between 5:15 am and 6:45 am IST.
Starship to launch with Starlink V3 satellites on July 17
SpaceX is gearing up for the 13th flight test of its powerful Starship rocket.
Japan's reusable rocket launched and landed successfully
Japan's space agency, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), has successfully tested its prototype reusable rocket.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket has now flown for 35th time
SpaceX's Falcon 9 first stage has just made history by completing its 35th successful flight.
China successfully lands reusable rocket for first time
China has successfully tested an experimental rocket retrieval system, using a net attached to a sea platform.
AI boom is creating new class of private jet owners
The recent surge in wealth from artificial intelligence (AI) start-ups and SpaceX has led to a spike in demand for private jets.
Musk assures he won't cut-off Anthropic's access to SpaceX servers
Elon Musk has assured that he won't terminate Anthropic's access to SpaceX servers.
Indian-origin astronaut Anil Menon heads to ISS on July 14
NASA astronaut of Indian descent, Anil Menon, is all set to embark on an eight-month-long mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
SK Hynix's $28B US share sale draws 7x investor demand
SK Hynix, a leading South Korean memory chipmaker, has witnessed an overwhelming response to its proposed $28 billion share sale in the US.
Blue Origin to raise $10B at $130B valuation: Report
Jeff Bezos's space venture, Blue Origin, is reportedly looking to raise $10 billion in its first-ever external funding round.
SpaceXAI's next AI model could debut today
SpaceXAI, the rebranded company formerly known as xAI, is gearing up to launch a cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) model in collaboration with Cursor.
India's largest private satellite loses contact after solar storm
Mission Drishti, the world's first OptoSAR satellite and India's largest privately developed Earth observation satellite, has lost contact with its Bengaluru-based space start-up GalaxEye.
Musk's xAI is now called SpaceXAI
Elon Musk has rebranded his artificial intelligence (AI) venture, xAI, as SpaceXAI.
NVIDIA supplier SK Hynix eyes $28B US listing
South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix is gearing up for a massive $28 billion US listing, according to its regulatory filings.
Amazon's satellite internet service is ready for launch
Amazon has announced that its low-Earth orbit satellite constellation, dubbed Amazon Leo, is now prepared to provide internet services.
India's first private orbital rocket targets July 12 launch
Skyroot Aerospace, the first Indian private firm to launch a rocket into space, has announced a launch window for its biggest mission yet.
SpaceX is developing an AI device
SpaceX has shown investors a prototype of a "handset-like" artificial intelligence (AI) device, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Meta follows SpaceX's playbook, looks to monetise excess AI compute
Meta Platforms is planning to enter the cloud computing space by leasing out its excess artificial intelligence (AI) computing capacity, Bloomberg News has reported.
Cursor's new mobile app lets you code on the go
Cursor, the AI coding start-up recently acquired by SpaceX, has launched its first native iOS app.
Was BTS's Suga one of SpaceX's early investors?
BTS member Suga has reportedly struck gold with his investment in Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX.
Grok 4.5 could rival Anthropic's Claude Opus
Elon Musk has announced that his artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI, has entered the private beta phase for its latest model, Grok 4.5.
SoftBank CEO questions feasibility of Musk's orbital data center proposal
Softbank CEO Masayuki Son has dismissed Elon Musk's ambitious plan of setting up orbital data centers.
Will ISRO's Gaganyaan mission be delayed?
The timeline for India's ambitious Gaganyaan mission has been pushed back.
Musk gets FTC nod to acquire SpaceX alumni start-up
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has expedited its antitrust review for Elon Musk's proposed acquisition of Mesh Optical Technologies, a start-up founded by three former SpaceX engineers.
SpaceX to join NASDAQ-100 index on July 7
SpaceX will join the NASDAQ 100 index on July 7, NASDAQ confirmed on Friday.
SpaceX to build 'Starpipe' gas pipeline to fuel Starship rockets
SpaceX, the space exploration company founded by Elon Musk, is gearing up to build a natural gas pipeline named 'Starpipe.'
SpaceX weighs standalone Starlink mobile service
SpaceX, Elon Musk's aerospace company, is planning to launch a direct-to-consumer Starlink mobile service in the US, according to Financial Times.
Why OpenAI is delaying its IPO to 2027
OpenAI, the company behind the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT, is considering delaying its initial public offering (IPO) until 2027, according to The New York Times.