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.
Why Tom Cruise hesitated to approach Trump for space film
Hollywood actor Tom Cruise reportedly hesitated to request US President Donald Trump's assistance with his upcoming space film.
SpaceX plans $30B IPO in 2026 at $1.5T valuation
SpaceX, Elon Musk's ambitious space exploration company, is gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO) in mid-to-late 2026.
Starlink denies pricing reveal, accepting orders in India
Starlink, the satellite internet company owned by Elon Musk's SpaceX, has denied revealing any pricing or accepting orders for its services in India.
Why most space telescope images could be blurry by 2030
A NASA-led study has warned that the increasing number of satellites in Earth's orbit could ruin over 95% of images taken by some space telescopes in the next decade.
Starlink's India pricing revealed: How much does it cost?
Elon Musk's SpaceX is preparing to launch its Starlink satellite internet service in India, with a monthly subscription fee of ₹8,600.
Musk denies SpaceX is raising funds at $800B valuation
Elon Musk has denied recent reports suggesting that his aerospace company, SpaceX, is seeking a valuation of a whopping $800 billion.
SpaceX's valuation could hit $800B with secondary share sale
SpaceX, the aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company founded by Elon Musk, is reportedly in talks for a secondary share sale.
Russian cosmonaut removed from ISS mission for stealing secret tech
Oleg Artemyev, a senior Russian cosmonaut with 560 days of space experience, has been removed from the upcoming International Space Station (ISS) mission.
China's reusable private rocket explodes during landing attempt
China's LandSpace Technology has achieved a partial victory with its Zhuque-3 rocket's maiden flight from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.
Musk reveals son is named Sekhar after Nobel-winning Indian-American astrophysicist
In a recent episode of the podcast "People by WTF," hosted by Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk revealed that his partner Shivon Zilis has Indian roots.
Watch: Zerodha co-founder queries Musk's obsession with 'X'
Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath has released a new teaser for his "People by WTF" podcast, featuring none other than Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.
How China plans to take down Elon Musk's Starlink
Chinese researchers have conducted a major simulation study to examine how the People's Liberation Army (PLA) could take down Starlink, one of the most resilient communication systems ever developed.
SpaceX marks 150th Falcon 9 mission of the year
SpaceX has achieved another major milestone by successfully launching its 150th Falcon 9 mission of the year from Cape Canaveral.
SpaceX's upgraded Starship rocket explodes during testing
SpaceX's latest version of its Starship rocket booster, dubbed "Starship V3," suffered an explosion during testing in South Texas.
SpaceX achieves historic milestone with 500th launch of used rocket
SpaceX has achieved a major milestone in its space exploration journey by successfully completing its 500th orbital mission using a previously flown rocket.
Emirates to offer free Starlink Wi-Fi on all flights
Dubai-based Emirates has announced a major upgrade to its in-flight internet service.
SpaceX launches 2 rockets within 4 hours from Florida
SpaceX has achieved a remarkable feat by launching two Falcon 9 rockets from Florida in less than four hours.
Blue Origin successfully launches NASA satellites that will study Mars
Jeff Bezos's space company, Blue Origin, has successfully launched its New Glenn rocket from Florida.
Read these novels recommended by Elon Musk
Elon Musk, the visionary entrepreneur, has often credited science fiction for inspiring his groundbreaking ideas.
These 5 new satellite features are coming to iPhone
Apple is said to be developing a suite of new satellite connectivity features for its iPhones, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has reported.
Why commercial rockets can't be launched during daytime in US
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a restriction on all US commercial rocket launches to nighttime hours, starting tomorrow.
With 146 missions in 2025, SpaceX breaks annual launch record
SpaceX has broken its own record for the number of launches in a year, achieving an impressive 146 missions in 2025.
Trump renominates Musk's ally Jared Isaacman to head NASA
US President Donald Trump has re-nominated billionaire pilot and private astronaut Jared Isaacman to head NASA, the country's space agency.
What's Point Nemo and why the ISS will crash there?
The International Space Station (ISS) has been a symbol of human ingenuity and scientific progress for 25 years. But now, NASA and its partners are preparing for its deorbiting at the end of 2030.
SpaceX launches satellite that could lead to private space station
SpaceX has successfully launched a satellite that could be instrumental in the development of a private space station.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 launches 28 Starlink satellites, marks 137th mission
SpaceX has successfully launched another batch of its Starlink internet satellites.
SpaceX breaks record with 135th orbital launch of the year
SpaceX has set a new record by completing its 135th orbital launch of the year.
SpaceX disables 2,500 Starlink devices used in Myanmar cyber scams
SpaceX has disabled over 2,500 Starlink devices that were being misused by cyber scam syndicates in Myanmar.
SpaceX's Starlink moves closer to India launch with security tests
Elon Musk's SpaceX is gearing up to launch its satellite broadband services in India.
European aerospace giants unite to challenge Starlink dominance
European aerospace giants Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo have announced a merger of their satellite operations.
SpaceX breaks annual launch record with 133rd Falcon 9 flight
SpaceX has set a new milestone by successfully launching its 133rd Falcon 9 rocket of the year.
SpaceX's Starship might make a trip to Uranus possible
The 2022 Decadal Survey by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) has identified Uranus as the top priority for space exploration.
Musk's SpaceX settles trespassing lawsuit with Cards Against Humanity
Cards Against Humanity, the popular party game company, has settled its trespassing lawsuit against SpaceX.
Why NASA might drop SpaceX from upcoming Moon landing mission
NASA has announced its decision to reopen the bidding process for its flagship US Moon landing contract.
Starlink satellites burning up in atmosphere daily raise environmental concerns
SpaceX's Starlink project, which operates the largest satellite constellation in history with over 6,000 satellites in low-Earth orbit, is facing scrutiny from scientists.
This is the smallest AI supercomputer ever made
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has personally delivered the company's latest innovation, DGX Spark, to Elon Musk at SpaceX's Starbase facility in Texas.
US Congress probes Elon Musk's Starlink over Myanmar scam centers
The United States Congress has launched an investigation into Elon Musk's Starlink satellite service for its alleged role in providing internet access to Myanmar scam centers.
SpaceX's Starship Flight 11 success paves way for upgraded prototype
Elon Musk's SpaceX has successfully completed the 11th test flight of its Starship rocket.
SpaceX's Starship 11th flight test today: When, how to watch
SpaceX is gearing for the 11th flight test of Starship today, October 13. The launch window will open at 6:15 pm CT (4:45 am IST on October 14).
India's biggest private satellite 'Drishti' to be launched next year
Bengaluru-based space-tech start-up GalaxEye is gearing up to launch India's biggest privately built commercial satellite, "Drishti."
Did Musk's SpaceX receive money from Chinese investors?
Elon Musk's aerospace company SpaceX has received direct investments from Chinese investors, a recently unsealed testimony has revealed.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket launched for 125th time this year
SpaceX has achieved another milestone by launching its Falcon 9 rocket for the 125th time this year.