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.
Musk set to become world's 1st trillionaire after SpaceX IPO
Elon Musk, the tech mogul behind Tesla and SpaceX, is on the verge of becoming the world's first trillionaire.
SpaceX raises record $75B in world's biggest IPO
SpaceX, Elon Musk's space and AI conglomerate, has officially priced its shares at $135 each.
Will Artemis III crew land on Moon?
NASA has announced the crew for its upcoming Artemis III mission, which is set to take place next year.
xAI engineer alleges he was fired over Grok safety concerns
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI, and its parent firm SpaceX have been sued by an employee.
Why xAI, SpaceX are facing class-action lawsuit in the US
Elon Musk's companies, xAI and SpaceX, are facing a class-action lawsuit filed by residents of Mississippi, US.
NASA announces crew for historic Artemis III Moon mission
NASA has officially announced the crew for its next major Moon mission, Artemis III.
This is how Musk's AI data center satellite will look
Elon Musk has revealed a closer look at an early version of an artificial intelligence (AI) data center satellite that SpaceX plans to build.
Perplexity sticks with 2028 IPO plan
Artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Perplexity has confirmed its intention to go public in 2028. This decision comes despite the recent IPO filings from Anthropic and OpenAI.
OpenAI files for IPO
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence (AI) giant behind ChatGPT, has confidentially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
SpaceX IPO: How Indian investors can participate
Elon Musk's space exploration firm, SpaceX, is gearing up for its initial public offering (IPO).
Russia to launch satellite internet service to counter Musk's Starlink
Russia is gearing up to launch its own satellite broadband system, a move that directly takes on Elon Musk's Starlink.
Google to pay SpaceX $920M/month for computing power
SpaceX has signed a major infrastructure deal with Google, under which the latter will pay $920 million per month for computing power.
NASA astronauts shelter in SpaceX capsule amid ISS module leaks
NASA recently had five astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) take shelter in a docked SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
SpaceX sets $135 per share target for record IPO
SpaceX, the rocket and satellite communications company, is gearing up for a historic initial public offering (IPO).
Meet John McFall, UK Paralympian soon heading to space
John McFall, a UK Paralympian and surgeon, may soon become the first person with a physical disability to live in orbit.
Why SpaceX's IPO filing says water access is a risk
SpaceX has updated its initial public offering (IPO) filing to highlight water access as a major challenge.
Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin faces major setback after rocket explosion
Blue Origin, the space company founded by Jeff Bezos, is facing a major setback after a rocket explosion damaged its launchpad.
SpaceX to reserve 5% of IPO stock for employees, family
SpaceX has announced its plan to reserve up to 5% of shares in its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) for select employees and the friends and family of its executive officers.
Anthropic, OpenAI IPOs could fuel growth for Asian tech suppliers
The upcoming wave of stock offerings in the US could be a boon for Asian supply chain companies.
SpaceX lands $6.5B in defense contracts as IPO nears
SpaceX has been awarded two major contracts by the US Space Force.
Musk's SpaceX lowers IPO valuation
SpaceX, Elon Musk's rocket and artificial intelligence company, has revised its initial public offering (IPO) valuation target to at least $1.8 trillion.
Anthropic nears $1 trillion valuation ahead of IPO
Artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic has raised a whopping $65 billion in its latest funding round.
Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin rocket explodes during test
Jeff Bezos's space company, Blue Origin, suffered a major setback when its New Glenn mega-rocket exploded during a static fire test at Cape Canaveral, Florida.
SpaceX, OpenAI IPOs could spark US investment wave in India
The upcoming mega-IPOs of SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic are likely to spark a wave of retail investment from India into US equities.
SpaceX wins $2.3B satellite communication contract from US Space Force
The US Space Force has awarded a massive $2.29 billion contract to SpaceX.
You can soon use Starlink on your American Airlines flight
American Airlines has announced its plan to install SpaceX's Starlink Wi-Fi on over 500 of its narrow-body Airbus aircraft.
Musk considers merging SpaceX and Tesla
Elon Musk is gearing up to take SpaceX, his second trillion-dollar company, public. The move will likely make him the head of two of the 10 most valuable US companies.
SpaceX to soon launch battery-powered Starlink Mini
SpaceX will reportedly soon release a battery-powered version of its smallest internet dish, the Starlink Mini.
Why China has merged its crewed, uncrewed lunar programs
China is merging its crewed and uncrewed lunar landing programs into a single mission.
xAI turns to fossil fuels to power massive AI expansion
Elon Musk's xAI has turned to fossil fuels for its data centers, a surprising shift for a company.
Anthropic poised to become the world's most valuable AI start-up
Anthropic, an artificial intelligence (AI) start-up founded in 2021 by former OpenAI employees, is on the verge of raising over $30 billion in its latest funding round.
SpaceX's most powerful rocket, Starship V3, blasts off to space
SpaceX has successfully launched its most powerful rocket, the Starship Version 3 (V3), into space for the first time.
SpaceX delays Starship launch after technical glitch
SpaceX has postponed the launch of its upgraded Starship megarocket due to a technical issue.
This Indian-origin Musk ally could make $92B from SpaceX IPO
Antonio Gracias, an Indian-origin investor and close associate of Elon Musk, stands to gain a massive windfall from SpaceX's upcoming IPO.
SpaceXAI is hiring! Musk says no prior AI experience needed
Elon Musk's SpaceX is on a new hiring spree for its artificial intelligence (AI) division, dubbed "SpaceXAI."
Anthropic to pay $1.25B/month for xAI's data center
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, has signed a major deal with xAI to buy 300 megawatts (MW) of compute power.
Anthropic on track for 1st-ever profitable quarter
Anthropic, the AI start-up that has been making waves in the industry, is on track to achieve its first-ever profitable quarter, according to The Wall Street Journal.
xAI lost $6.4B last year, SpaceX's IPO filing reveals
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI, reported a staggering $6.4 billion operating loss in 2025, according to SpaceX's IPO filings.
Musk's SpaceX pay hinges on Mars colonization, space data centers
Elon Musk's compensation package as the CEO of SpaceX is heavily dependent on ambitious space exploration milestones.
SpaceX files for IPO
Elon Musk's space exploration company, SpaceX, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the US.
SpaceX's next Starship launch rescheduled for May 22
SpaceX has delayed the launch of its powerful Starship rocket by two days.
Why SpaceX's Starbase facility is facing an OSHA probe
A worker died at SpaceX's Starbase launch facility in South Texas on May 15.
SpaceX's next Starship test flight set for May 20
SpaceX, the space exploration company founded by Elon Musk, is gearing up for the launch of its massive Starship rocket.
SpaceX shares might get listed on NASDAQ on June 12
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, is gearing up for a major stock market debut.
Why NASA's Artemis III may skip Moon landing
NASA is reportedly considering a major change in its Artemis III mission, which is scheduled for 2027.
China draws '4 red-lines' for US ahead of Trump's visit
Ahead of United States President Donald Trump's visit to China from May 13-15, the Chinese Embassy in Washington has issued a statement reiterating four "red lines" in US-China relations that must not be crossed.
Trump's 'Golden Dome' missile defense project to cost $1.2T
US President Donald Trump's ambitious missile defense project, dubbed the "Golden Dome," is expected to cost $1.2 trillion over 20 years, a new report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has revealed.
SpaceX fuels biggest-ever Starship rocket ahead of May 15 launch
SpaceX has successfully completed a full wet dress rehearsal (WDR) for its biggest-ever Starship-Super Heavy launch system.
Musk-Altman trial: Microsoft's Nadella to testify in court today
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella will testify today in Elon Musk's trial against OpenAI.
Anthropic and Akamai ink a computing deal worth $1.8B
Artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Anthropic has signed a major computing deal worth $1.8 billion with Akamai Technologies.