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A Falcon 9 rocket lifts off on May 30, for the first crewed test flight of the Crew Dragon capsule. flight

SpaceX rocket set to slam into the moon at 5,000 mph

Part of an out-of-control SpaceX rocket is set to slam into the moon in March after tumbling through space for the last seven years.
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Elon Musk’s help requested to reconnect Tonga to the internet

A New Zealand lawmaker has asked SpaceX chief Elon Musk to help reconnect Tonga to the internet after Saturday's volcanic eruption knocked it offline.
A SpaceX rocket heading to space.

Watch highlights of SpaceX’s spectacular Starlink night launch

Check out the highlights from SpaceX's spectacular night launch on Tuesday in which it deployed another 49 satellites for its Starlink internet service.
A streak of light from a Starlink satellite.

Researchers study impact of SpaceX’s Starlink satellites on astronomy

A team of researchers has studied the impact of SpaceX's growing Starlink satellite constellation on the work of astronomers.
The SpaceX Cargo Dragon spacecraft is set to depart the International Space Station on Friday, Jan. 21, for a splashdown Saturday, Jan. 22, off the coast of Florida.

How to watch SpaceX Cargo Dragon depart from ISS this week

This week, a SpaceX Cargo Dragon craft will depart from the International Space Station (ISS) carrying supplies and scientific experiments back to Earth.
An illustration based on the design of SpaceX's launch/catch tower.

Elon Musk shares aerial view of SpaceX rocket catcher

SpaceX boss Elon Musk has offered a closer look at the apparatus that will be used to launch -- and, more interestingly, catch -- its next-generation rocket.
A Falcon 9 rocket blasting into space.

SpaceX launches more Starlink satellites and reveals latest customer count

SpaceX has conducted its first rocket launch of 2022, deploying a batch of 49 Starlink internet satellites into low-Earth orbit.
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3 special space missions to look forward to in early 2022

The past year was a busy one for U.S. rocket launches, and 2022 looks set to be just as exciting. Here are three notable ones slated for the coming months.
An illustration showing SpaceX's Super Heavy rocket shortly after launch.

SpaceX eyes new launch date for first orbital Starship flight

A delay in the FAA's licensing process means SpaceX won't be able to launch its next-generation Starship rocket in late January as hoped.
A Falcon 9 booster coming in to land.

SpaceX did something remarkable for the 100th time on Tuesday

SpaceX celebrated on Tuesday after nailing the landing of a Falcon 9 rocket for the 100th time, six years after it performed the first perfect touchdown.
A Falcon 9 rocket lifts off on May 30, for the first crewed test flight of the Crew Dragon capsule. flight

NASA reveals launch date for its first space tourism mission to ISS

NASA this week announced the target date for the launch of its first space tourism mission to the International Space Station.
SpaceX’s Cargo Dragon spacecraft, seen atop a Falcon 9 rocket, at the launch pad at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Aug. 24, 2021, in preparation for the company’s 23rd commercial resupply services mission.

How to watch SpaceX launch a cargo ship to the space station this week

This week, SpaceX will launch an uncrewed cargo ship to deliver supplies to the International Space Station, and we've got all the details on how to watch.
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SpaceX launches two missions in one day, setting new record

SpaceX has made two launches within one day using its Falcon 9 rockets, setting a new record for the shortest interval yet between launches.
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How to watch SpaceX’s latest Starlink satellite launch today

SpaceX will shortly be launching a batch of Starlink satellites today, December 18, and we've got the details on how you can watch along at home.
A Starlink dish.

SpaceX apologizes to customers for Starlink shipping delays

Starlink operator SpaceX has said that recent silicon shortages have impacted its production rate and affected its ability to fulfill “many” orders.
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SpaceX boss Elon Musk eyes new date for Starship’s first orbital flight

SpaceX boss Elon Musk has revealed a new date for the first orbital flight of the company's next-generation Starship rocket.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launching from Cape Canaveral.

Stunning photo shows SpaceX rocket rising above Florida fog

SpaceX's most recent rocket launch took place at the weekend in thick fog at Cape Canaveral in Florida, and the resulting imagery is absolutely stunning.
SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft, carrying the Crew-3 astronauts, approaches the ISS.

Watch highlights of SpaceX Crew-3’s arrival at the space station

SpaceX’s Crew-3 astronauts have arrived safely at the space station following a 10-hour rocket and spacecraft ride from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
SpaceX Crew-3 astronauts heading to space.

Watch the key moments of SpaceX’s Crew-3 launch to space station

NASA and SpaceX have launched the Crew-3 astronauts to the International Space Station, lifting off from the Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday night.
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How to watch NASA launch SpaceX Crew-3 astronauts tonight

SpaceX is about to send four more astronauts to the International Space Station, and we have all the information you need to watch the launch in real time.
SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft carrying the Crew-2 astronauts.

SpaceX Crew-2 astronauts splash down in safe return home

SpaceX’s Crew-2 astronauts have undocked from the International Space Station and are on their way home after six months in space.
SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft.

SpaceX Crew-2 astronauts can’t use Crew Dragon toilet on trip home

A faulty Crew Dragon toilet means that astronauts returning from space next week will have to cross their legs or use an "undergarment" if they need to go.
SpaceX Crew-3 astronauts.

NASA sets new SpaceX Crew-3 launch date after second delay

NASA has delayed the launch of SpaceX’s Crew-3 mission to the International Space Station while one of the astronauts deals with a "minor" medical issue.
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 astronauts participate in a countdown dress rehearsal at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Oct. 28, 2021, to prepare for the upcoming Crew-3 launch. The astronauts are at Launch Pad 39A with the Falcon 9 and Crew Dragon behind them during the rehearsal.

SpaceX Crew-3 launch delayed until Wednesday due to incoming storm

NASA has announced that the launch of four astronauts to the International Space Station will be delayed until Wednesday, November 3.
The Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon capsule on the launchpad ahead of the Crew-3 mission.

NASA eyes weather for SpaceX’s Crew-3 launch. Here’s how it’s looking

NASA needs calm and stable weather conditions for SpaceX's crewed launch to the International Space Station early Sunday. Here's how it's looking.
The four astronauts heading to the space station in October 2021.

Watch SpaceX’s Crew-3 astronauts answer rapid-fire questions

Watch SpaceX's Crew-3 astronauts answer some fun questions before they blast off to the International Space Station this weekend.
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SpaceX ‘Gateway to Mars’ video shows off its Starship spacecraft

SpaceX has released a new video showing off its Starship spacecraft that it believes will one day transport astronauts to Mars.
The four astronauts heading to the space station in October 2021.

Watch NASA’s trailer for SpaceX’s Crew-3 launch on Saturday

NASA has released a trailer highlighting SpaceX's Crew-3 launch to the International Space Station on Sunday, October 31.
The official crew portrait of the SpaceX Crew-3 mission: (from left) Commander Raja Chari and pilot Thomas Mashburn, both NASA astronauts. Mission specialist Matthias Maurer of ESA (European Space Agency). Mission specialist Kayla Barron of NASA.

Meet NASA’s Crew-3, who are getting ready for a Halloween launch to the ISS

A new group of astronauts will soon be journeying to the International Space Station, traveling aboard a brand-new SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
A photo of Earth shot from space using an iPhone 12.

iPhone in space: SpaceX crew shares Earth image shot on Apple’s handset

An iPhone recently found its way to space as part of SpaceX’s Inspiration4 mission, which last month became the world’s first all-civilian orbital trip.
Dragon reenters Earth’s atmosphere before splashing down off the coast of Florida – completing the fifth reentry of a Dragon spacecraft this year,

See SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft streaking through the sky as it returns to Earth

An uncrewed SpaceX Cargo Dragon craft has returned from the International Space Station (ISS), splashing down off the coast of Florida.
The civilians aboard the Inspiration4 for Countdown Inspiration4: Mission to Space.

Final episode of SpaceX docuseries lands on Netflix

The final episode of a docuseries following SpaceX’s historic all-civilian mission has just landed on Netflix.
The four astronauts heading to the space station in October 2021.

NASA reveals date for SpaceX’s next astronaut launch

NASA has adjusted the launch date for its Crew-3 mission to the International Space Station using SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft.
Earth as seen from the Crew Dragon during the Inspiration4 mission.

Check out these cool Earth images taken from higher up than the ISS

SpaceX's Inspiration4 crew has shared the most detailed Earth images yet captured during the three-day orbital mission earlier this month.