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SpaceX is arguably one of the most innovative aerospace organizations on the planet right now. Over the course of the past decade, the company’s reusable rocket technologies have significantly lowered the cost of sending a payload into orbit. But reusable rockets are just the beginning. SpaceX, helmed by the infamous tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, now has plans for much grander things — including a global network of internet satellites, an interplanetary transport system, and even a crewed mission to Mars. Strap in. It’s only going to get crazier from here.

SpaceX testing an engine on its Starship spacecraft.

SpaceX gets big hint from FAA on next Starship launch opportunity

The FAA has suggested that a launch license for the second test flight of SpaceX's mighty Starship rocket could be coming as early as next month.
SpaceX's Starship spacecraft during a test in June 2023.

SpaceX Starship grounded by FAA until 63 fixes are made

SpaceX's fully stacked Starship on the launchpad in Boca Chica, Texas.

Elon Musk declares SpaceX’s mighty Starship rocket ready for launch

spacex crew 6 splash down after six months in orbit return

SpaceX Crew-6 splash down after 6 months in orbit

The International Space Station.

The space station will become a little less crowded on Saturday

nasa announces breakthrough in search for iss air leak space station

Watch the highlights of SpaceX’s Crew-7 arrival at the ISS

Crew-7's Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft on the launchpad.

SpaceX calls off Friday’s Crew-7 launch to the space station

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

NASA eyes weather for Friday’s Crew-7 launch. Here’s how it’s looking

SpaceX's Super Heavy on the launchpad ahead of a test.

SpaceX images show its mighty Super Heavy rocket back on the launchpad

SpaceX's Crew-7 astronauts.

Watch NASA’s trailer for Friday’s crewed launch to the ISS

SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket heads to space on Tuesday, November 1, 2022.

SpaceX reportedly turns a profit after two annual losses

SpaceX's Crew-7 astronauts.

How to watch NASA and SpaceX launch Crew-7 to the space station

SpaceX testing its Super Heavy booster.

SpaceX images flaunt the awesome power of Starship rocket

SpaceX has shared a set of dramatic images captured during a recent static fire test of its Super Heavy vehicle, the most powerful rocket ever built.
watch spacex test fire the worlds most powerful rocket super heavy static

Watch SpaceX test fire the world’s most powerful rocket

SpaceX performed a static fire test of a Super Heavy booster on Sunday to evaluate changes to the vehicle and launchpad following April's maiden flight.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket leaves the launchpad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on August 3, 2023.

Watch SpaceX blast a 5-tonne Intelsat satellite to orbit

SpaceX successfully launched a 5-metric-ton Intelsat communications satellite to orbit on Thursday, August 3. Watch the key moments of the mission.
The International Space Station pictured from the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour during a fly-around of the orbiting lab.

NASA reveals new date for Crew-7 mission to space station

NASA was aiming to launch SpaceX's Crew-7 astronauts to the ISS on August 17, but adjustments to other missions mean it's had to select a new date.
SpaceX testing its water deluge system for Starship launches.

Watch SpaceX test new water deluge system for Starship launches

SpaceX has released dramatic footage showing the testing of a new water deluge system designed to limit the damage caused by its Starship rocket at launch.
watch the highlights of spacexs falcon heavy launch july 2023

Watch the highlights of SpaceX’s triple-booster Falcon Heavy launch

Check out the highlights from SpaceX's recent launch of the mighty Falcon Heavy, including the landing of the rocket's two side boosters.
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket heads to space on Tuesday, November 1, 2022.

How to watch SpaceX launch largest ever commercial comms satellite on Friday

Here's how to watch the spectacular night launch of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket, which will also involve the landing of two of its two side boosters.
A Super Heavy booster on the launchpad at SpaceX's site in Texas.

SpaceX shares stunning night shot of Super Heavy on launchpad

SpaceX has shared a stunning shot of its next-generation Super Heavy booster on the launchpad ahead of the vehicle's second test flight.
Blue Origin performing a ground-based test on a BE-4 engine.

Blue Origin suffers setback as one of its rocket engines explodes during test

A Blue Origin rocket engine exploded during a ground-based test last month in a setback for the spaceflight company owned by Jeff Bezos.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches with NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) spacecraft onboard from Launch Complex 39A, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The IXPE spacecraft is the first satellite dedicated to measuring the polarization of X-rays from a variety of cosmic sources, such as black holes and neutron stars. Launch occurred at 1 a.m. EST.

Watch SpaceX achieve record 16th launch of first-stage Falcon 9 booster

SpaceX achieved a record 16th flight for one of its Falcon 9 first-stage boosters on Sunday night, highlighting the effectiveness of its unique system.
SpaceX's Starship spacecraft during a test in June 2023.

Check out these stunning images of SpaceX’s recent Starship test

As part of preparations for the second test flight of its Super Heavy rocket, SpaceX this week performed a static fire test of the upper stage Starship.
SpaceX launches a Falcon 9 rocket on June 18, 2023.

Watch this SpaceX Falcon 9 booster takes its 12th ride to space

SpaceX successfully launched an Indonesian communications satellite to orbit on Sunday using a Falcon 9 booster on its 12th flight.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 booster landing in June 2023.

SpaceX marks 200th rocket landing with perfect touchdown

SpaceX achieved its 200th Falcon 9 landing on Monday, confirming yet again the viability of its reusable spaceflight system.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 booster coming in to land.

Watch this awesome tracking footage of a SpaceX rocket coming home

SpaceX has shared some stunning footage of one of its Falcon 9 first-stage boosters returning to Earth shortly after launch.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launching on Monday, June 5, 2023.

A SpaceX Dragon spaceship is carrying lots of fresh fruit to ISS

Besides science gear and hardware, SpaceX's Dragon is also carrying apples, blueberries, grapefruit, oranges, various cheeses, and cherry tomatoes for the crew.
A Falcon 9 booster coming in to land on Sunday, June 4, 2023.

SpaceX video shows awesome view of Falcon 9 landing

Those watching SpaceX's latest mission on Sunday were treated to a clearer-than-usual view of the first-stage booster's spectacular landing on a barge.
Elon Musk.

Elon Musk throws some light on his very busy schedule

If you have a hard enough time holding down one job, then it’s little surprise that Musk’s three high-profile roles cause his days to be long and complicated.
SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft.

How to watch NASA’s private mission arrive at space station

How does a spaceship dock with the ISS 250 miles above Earth and enable its crew to transfer to the ISS? NASA's live stream on Monday will reveal all.
An illustration of Blue Origin's lander on the lunar surface.

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin finally gets coveted moon contract

NASA has selected Blue Origin to build a human landing system for its moon missions, giving it two options for crewed landings after signing up SpaceX in 2021.
The all-private Ax-2 mission launches from the Kennedy Space Center.

Watch NASA successfully launch all-private mission to ISS

Watch the highlights of SpaceX and Axiom Space's successful launch as NASA’s second all-private mission to the International Space Station.
SpaceX's rocket on the launch pad for the crewed Ax-2 mission.

How to watch NASA’s all-private crew launch to the ISS on Sunday

Four private citizens are about to blast off from the Kennedy Space Center for a spacecraft ride to the International Space Station. Here's how to watch.
How Vast's space station will look in orbit.

SpaceX and Vast aim to be first to deploy a private space station

As the International Space Station nears the end of its life, SpaceX and LA-based Vast have unveiled a plan to launch the first commercial space station.

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