SpaceX: News
Will NASA astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore return this month?
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are all set to return to Earth after a long nine-month stay in space.
SpaceX Starship's 8th orbital mission on March 5: Check timings
SpaceX is preparing for the eighth flight test of its Starship rocket, scheduled to happen on Wednesday, March 5. The launch window will open at 5:30pm CT (5:00am IST, Thursday).
Here's why SpaceX postponed Starship's crucial test flight
SpaceX has delayed the eighth uncrewed test flight of its Starship rocket system.
Starship's 8th orbital mission today: When and how to watch
Elon Musk's Starship rocket is preparing for its eighth orbital mission, after a mid-air explosion over the Caribbean during the last trial.
SpaceX wants to improve US air-traffic control with Starlink terminals
Elon Musk's SpaceX is planning to deploy Starlink satellite internet terminals to improve the United States Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) national airspace system.
NASA 'Athena' Moon mission this week—How to watch launch event
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is preparing for its next Moon mission, scheduled to launch on February 26.
5 Indian billionaires among biggest wealth losers of 2025
The world's richest people have experienced a major shift in their fortunes since the start of 2025, with most of them losing significant net worth.
US may cut Ukraine's access to Starlink over minerals: Report
Ukraine's access to SpaceX's Starlink internet service may be at risk due to a disagreement over critical minerals with the United States.
'Served its purpose'—Musk wants to crash ISS sooner than planned
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has proposed an early deorbit of the International Space Station (ISS), nearly three years ahead of its scheduled end in 2030.
Musk waves chainsaw on stage, touting cuts to government spending
SpaceX founder Elon Musk showed up at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Thursday, waving a chainsaw in the air, suggesting openness to auditing the Federal Reserve, and accusing Democrats of "treason."
Musk's DOGE employee creates AI chatbot for US government
A senior staffer of Elon Musk, Christopher Stanley, has created an AI chatbot to reduce government waste. The chatbot is powered by xAI, Musk's AI firm.
How astronaut Sunita Williams plans to readjust to Earth's gravity
Astronaut Sunita Williams is preparing for a tough transition back to Earth's gravity, after her long mission on the International Space Station (ISS).
Musk clarifies claim on US sending $50M condoms to Gaza
Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has clarified his earlier claim that the United States was sending $50 million worth of condoms to Gaza.
Sunita Williams refutes claims of being 'abandoned' in space
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has refuted claims that she and her colleague Barry "Butch" Wilmore have been "virtually abandoned" in space.
Why ISRO astronaut's maiden space flight may be delayed
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's first space flight as an Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) astronaut may be delayed due to a scheduling conflict between NASA and SpaceX.
Why scientists are worried about re-entries of Musk's Starlink satellites
The rapid expansion of SpaceX's Starlink satellite network has resulted in an increase in re-entries of retired satellites.
Hundreds of US government websites are shutting down; know why
More than 350 American government websites, including that of humanitarian agency USAID, were reported offline on Monday.
Who's Akash Bobba, 22-year-old Indian-origin engineer joining Musk-led DOGE
Akash Bobba, a 22-year-old Indian-origin engineer, has been chosen to be part of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), WIRED reported.
Apple iPhones now support Starlink satellite connectivity: How to use
Apple's compatible iPhones now support Starlink's direct-to-cell capability, a service from SpaceX that provides coverage from space.
'Go get them': Trump urges SpaceX to rescue Williams, Wilmore
President Donald Trump has accused the Biden administration of abandoning two astronauts currently on the International Space Station (ISS).
Watch: First privately built aircraft surpasses speed of sound
US-based aerospace start-up, Boom, has successfully broken the sound barrier with its XB-1 demonstrator jet.
Sunita Williams relearning how to walk after 7-month ISS stay
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, who has been stationed at the International Space Station (ISS) for the past seven months, is now "trying to remember what it's like to walk."
72-year-old text mentions 'Elon' as Mars leader: Check Musk's reaction
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur, known for his ventures into space exploration, has sparked intrigue by reacting to a 1953 German manuscript predicting a future "cosmic leader" named Elon.
Starlink's direct-to-mobile internet testing begins on Monday: Know its significance
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that Starlink's Direct-to-Cell satellite service will enter beta testing on January 27.
Donald Trump vows to send astronauts to Mars
Donald Trump, the 47th President of the United States, has made a daring promise.
Meet 'Musk Watch': A news site dedicated to Elon Musk
Renowned investigative journalist and lawyer Judd Legum is launching a news site that will solely cover Elon Musk.
Elon Musk's high-energy speech at Trump inauguration goes viral
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk gave a spirited speech at the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, after President Donald Trump's inauguration.
Musk plans to turn DC hotel into his own Mar-A-Lago
Tech billionaire Elon Musk is said to be planning to buy the Line Hotel in Washington, D.C., and turn it into a "private social club," the Washington Examiner reported.
Kumbh Mela to engineering: Everything discussed at Musk-Indian entrepreneurs meet
SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk welcomed a group of Indian business leaders at the Starbase facility in Texas yesterday.
Sunita Williams—stuck in orbit for 225 days—completes 6-hour-long spacewalk
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has successfully completed her eighth spacewalk, bringing her total extravehicular activity (EVA) time to nearly 57 hours.
Musk reveals reason behind Starship's mid-flight explosion
SpaceX's new-generation Starship rocket met a catastrophic failure, exploding mid-air during the company's seventh test flight event.
Jeff Bezos-funded rocket reaches orbit; booster explodes during return
Blue Origin, the space venture founded by Jeff Bezos, has successfully launched its reusable New Glenn rocket on January 16.
SpaceX postpones 7th Starship test flight due to weather concerns
Elon Musk's aerospace company SpaceX has delayed its seventh test launch of the Starship spacecraft by 24 hours owing to bad weather.
SpaceX Starship's 7th flight test today: How to watch
SpaceX is gearing up for the seventh test flight of its mammoth Starship rocket today.
SpaceX launches 2 privately-built landers to the Moon
In a major milestone, SpaceX has successfully launched two lunar landers, Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost-1 and iSpace's Hakuto-R Mission 2, on a single Falcon 9 rocket.
Three Indian start-ups to launch satellites on SpaceX's rocket
Three Indian space start-ups—Digantara, Pixxel, and XDLINX Spacelabs—will launch satellites on SpaceX's Transporter-12 mission.
Blue Origin reschedules New Glenn rocket launch to Thursday
Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos's aerospace company, has announced a new launch date for its New Glenn rocket.
SpaceX rocket debris prompts Australian airline to delay flights
Australia's largest airline, Qantas, announced a series of last-minute delays to its South Africa-bound flights.
'Evil guy': Trump's ex-aide Steve Bannon vows to oust Musk
Steve Bannon, former adviser to United States President-elect Donald Trump, has launched a scathing attack on Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.
Blue Origin delays New Glenn rocket launch: Here's why
Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos's aerospace company, has postponed the first-ever launch of its orbital rocket, New Glenn.