SpaceX: News
Could Musk-Trump feud affect Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's space mission?
Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, briefly announced plans to decommission the Dragon spacecraft.
Musk reverses decision to retire SpaceX Dragon amid Trump dispute
Elon Musk has announced that SpaceX will continue operating its Dragon spacecraft, reversing a statement made just hours earlier amid his escalating conflict with US President Donald Trump.
Trump threatens to cut Elon Musk's government contracts
In a dramatic turn of events, United States President Donald Trump has threatened to terminate the government contracts and subsidies of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk.
Musk's Starlink nears India launch, Amazon's Kuiper faces further delays
Elon Musk's Starlink is on the verge of launching its satellite services in India, according to Moneycontrol.
'Stick to the subject': Musk dodges questions on Trump's policies
In a recent interview with CBS Sunday Morning, Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, deflected questions about his ally Donald Trump's policies.
Private astronaut Jared Isaacman will not be next NASA chief
US President Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of billionaire tech entrepreneur and private astronaut Jared Isaacman to lead the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
50-50 chance Starship reaches Mars by late 2026: Musk
Even after three consecutive test failures, Elon Musk has reiterated SpaceX's plan to launch its first uncrewed Starship mission to Mars by the end of 2026.
Sunita Williams back to work after long space mission, rehab
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore are back at work after a lengthy stay in space and weeks of physical therapy.
Solar storms are killing SpaceX's Starlink satellites, says NASA
A recent NASA-led study has revealed that solar storms are shortening the lives of satellites in Earth's orbit, especially SpaceX's Starlink satellites.
Elon Musk leaves Trump administration
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced his departure from the Trump administration, where he served as a special government employee.
How Musk's Starship can reach Mars in 6 months
Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of SpaceX, has claimed that his Starship spacecraft could reach Mars in just six months.
Elon Musk's Starship rocket fails, crashes after farthest flight
SpaceX's Starship rocket, a key player in Elon Musk's vision for interplanetary travel, has crashed during its ninth uncrewed test flight.
Why today's Starship launch matters for Musk's 2026 Mars mission
SpaceX is gearing up to launch its Starship mega rocket today. This will be the first major test of the Mars-bound vehicle as it follows two previous failures earlier this year.
Musk's SpaceX wants to send Starship to Mars next year
SpaceX is ramping up its efforts to get the Starship rocket ready for a Mars mission next year, as per the Wall Street Journal.
Ahead of space trip, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla enters quarantine
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has been quarantined ahead of the forthcoming Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
Watch: Massive explosion at SpaceX base during Starship engine test
SpaceX's McGregor testing facility in Texas was rocked by a massive explosion on Wednesday.
Trump announces $175B 'Golden Dome' missile defense shield
United States President Donald Trump has officially selected a design for the ambitious $175 billion 'Golden Dome' missile defense shield.
30 missions planned, only 7 launched—What's slowing India's space race?
India's ambitious plan of 30 rocket launches between January 2024 and March 2025 has only seen 23% of its target met.
Modi government fast-tracks $3B spy satellite project following Project Sindoor
Following Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, India is fast-tracking its $3 billion Space-based Surveillance-3 (SBS-3) program to bolster its satellite surveillance capabilities.
SpaceX sued for firing employee who took frequent bathroom breaks
Douglas Altshuler, a former SpaceX employee, has sued the company in a US federal court.
Musk's SpaceX gets permission for 25 Starship launches per year
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given Elon Musk's aerospace company SpaceX the green light to ramp up its Starship rocket launches from Boca Chica, Texas.
Musk's SpaceX launch site is now an official city
Elon Musk's SpaceX launch site in South Texas has officially become a city, featuring a galactic name, Starbase.
Musk's corporate empire may face billions in penalties: Here's why
A new report from Senate Democrats has revealed that Elon Musk and his businesses could potentially face legal liabilities amounting to $2.37 billion.
SpaceX completes 250th Starlink mission—as Amazon's rival project struggles
SpaceX has successfully completed its 250th Starlink satellite mission, while Amazon's first internet satellite fleet, under the Project Kuiper internet constellation, has yet to take off.
Musk's xAI seeks $20B funding at a whopping $120B valuation
Elon Musk's xAI Holdings is in talks to raise as much as $20 billion. The money would fund his newly merged AI start-up and social media company.
NASA's oldest serving astronaut (70) returns from ISS on birthday
NASA's most senior active astronaut Don Pettit celebrated his 70th birthday in a unique way, by returning to Earth from a mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
Modi speaks with Musk on tech, innovation, US-India ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has just spoken to Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. The conversation revisited the subjects of their previous meeting in Washington DC, earlier this year.
Why Musk has so many kids, according to his partner
Elon Musk's plans for a big family have been associated with his preparations for an upcoming apocalypse.
SpaceX will offer $100,000 if you can hack Starlink service
SpaceX, the aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company founded by Elon Musk, is offering up to $100,000 reward for anyone who can identify security vulnerabilities in its Starlink satellite internet system.
First-in-history: Bezos's Blue Origin blasts off all-female crew to space
Jeff Bezos's aerospace company Blue Origin launched an all-female crew to space today.
No fuel conservation, fastest routes—Leak reveals Musk's in-flight preferences
A recent cyberattack on NetJets, an aviation company owned by Berkshire Hathaway, resulted in the exposure of confidential documents outlining Elon Musk's personalized in-flight preferences.
Starship to reach Mars by 2026 with Tesla's robots: Musk
SpaceX founder Elon Musk has set an ambitious target for the company's Starship spacecraft. He wants to launch it toward Mars by late 2026.
Humans could live underwater permanently by 2027, says UK startup
A United Kingdom-based startup, DEEP, is leading the charge to create a permanent human settlement on the ocean floor by 2027.
Katy Perry's space mission: What, why, and when
In a first-of-its-kind move, pop star Katy Perry is going to embark on an all-female commercial spaceflight next week.
How astronauts took first X-ray in space—and why it matters
Astronauts on SpaceX's Fram2 mission have captured the first medical X-ray ever taken in space.
'Hands off!': Thousands rally across US against Trump, Musk's policies
A series of protests titled "Hands Off!" were held across the United States of America on Saturday, against President Donald Trump and his adviser, Elon Musk.
SpaceX's historic Fram2 mission returns today: How to watch live
SpaceX's historic Fram2 mission, the first-ever crewed mission to orbit Earth over the poles, is returning today.
Amazon will launch its first internet satellites on this date
Amazon has announced the launch of its first batch of 27 satellites for Project Kuiper, its ambitious plan to establish a global high-speed internet network.
Trump's overhaul of $42B broadband program could benefit Musk's Starlink
West Virginia Governor, Patrick Morrisey, recently announced major changes to a federally subsidized broadband initiative.
SpaceX launches private astronauts on historic polar orbit flight
SpaceX has made history with its latest human spaceflight, the Fram2 mission.