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A Falcon 9 booster landing in January 2024.

Watch this cool close-up footage of SpaceX’s rocket booster landing

Watch SpaceX's dramatic tracking footage showing one of its Falcon 9 boosters returning to Earth shortly after launching the Cygnus cargo ship to the ISS.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launching from Cape Canaveral.

How to watch SpaceX launch Cygnus cargo ship to ISS for first time

SpaceX is about to launch Northrop Grumman's Cygnus cargo ship to the International Space Station for the first time. Here's how to watch the mission.
The SpaceX Dragon Freedom spacecraft carrying four Axiom MIssion 3 astronauts is pictured docked to the space station shortly after an orbital sunrise.

Gorgeous images show Axiom-3 crew over Himalayas on ISS approach

Astronauts aboard the ISS have shared dramatic imagery of the Axiom-3 Crew Dragon as it approached the station on Saturday.
Axiom Space's crewed Axiom-3 mission leaving the launchpad.

Watch Axiom Space’s first all-European mission blast off the launchpad

The first all-European commercial crew has launched safely from the Kennedy Space Center and is now on its way to the International Space Station.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket on the launchpad at the Kennedy Space Center ahead of its Crew-5 mission.

SpaceX needs good weather for Wednesday’s crewed launch. Here’s the forecast

SpaceX and Axiom Space are making final preparations for their third private crewed launch from the Kennedy Space Center to the International Space Station.
SpaceX's Super Heavy and Starship.

Flights to any city in less than 60 minutes? Musk still thinks it’s possible

It currently takes nearly 15 hours to fly from New York to Shanghai, but a Starship passenger service would be able to do it in a mere 39 minutes.
SpaceX's Starship rocket lifting off in November 2023.

SpaceX reveals anticipated date for third Starship test flight

SpaceX has said the main aim of the next Starship mission is to increase its performance and get the spacecraft to orbit – and it could take place soon.
SpaceX's Starship rocket lifting off in November 2023.

Five rocket launches to look out for in 2024

This year promises to be an exciting one for fans of rocket technology. Here are some of the notable launches to look out for over the coming months.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 engine burns against an orbital sunset.

Watch SpaceX Falcon 9 engine burn against orbital sunset backdrop

SpaceX has released remarkable footage showing one of its rocket engines burning against the beautiful backdrop of an orbital sunset.
SpaceX tests the engines on its Super Heavy booster.

Watch SpaceX wrap up 2023 with spectacular Super Heavy rocket test

SpaceX wrapped up a busy 2023 with a blast of all 33 Raptor engines on its Super Heavy rocket – the most powerful in the world – ahead of its next test flight.
Two NASA astronauts test an elevator for the Artemis III lunar mission.

NASA tests moon elevator for Artemis III mission

NASA has been testing an elevator that will transport the Artemis III astronauts from the Starship HLS lander to the lunar surface.
SpaceX launches the USSF-52 mission on December 28, 2023.

Watch the highlights of SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket launch on Thursday night

SpaceX has successfully launched its triple-booster Falcon Heavy rocket on a mission to deploy an experimental space place for the U.S. Space Force.
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

SpaceX eyeing weather for Thursday’s Falcon Heavy launch. Here’s how it looks

SpaceX needs favorable weather conditions on Thursday for the fifth attempt at getting the USSF-52 mission off the ground. Here's how the forecast looks ...
A Falcon 9 booster coming in to land.

SpaceX loses record-setting rocket booster, but not in the way you think

It turns out that for SpaceX, landing a rocket booster upright on a droneship in the ocean upright is the easy part. It’s getting it back to land that’s tricky.
The Falcon Heavy rocket on the launchpad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

SpaceX gears up for 5th try at launching Falcon Heavy rocket

Following four scrubbed attempts to launch the Falcon Heavy earlier this month, SpaceX is preparing to try again this week.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 lifts off in December 2023.

SpaceX sets new annual launch record for Falcon rockets

SpaceX has had its busiest year yet, launching more Falcon rocket missions than ever, though it fell just short of reaching a major milestone.
A Falcon 9 booster coming in to land.

Relive SpaceX’s first booster landing exactly 8 years ago

Exactly eight years ago, SpaceX nailed its first Falcon 9 landing, paving the way for a system that has significantly reduced the cost of space access.
SpaceX tests the engines on the Starship spacecraft.

Watch SpaceX’s dramatic drone view of Starship test ahead of 3rd flight

SpaceX has shared dramatic footage showing a recent engine test involving its Starship spacecraft ahead of its third test flight atop the Super Heavy rocket.
SpaceX's Super Heavy booster on its way to the launchpad.

SpaceX shares stunning night shots of festive-looking Super Heavy rocket

SpaceX has shared a trio of awesome night shots showing its mighty Super Heavy booster being rolled to the launchpad ahead of the Starship's third test flight.
The SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft is pictured approaching the space station above the Indian Ocean on March 16, 2023.

How to watch a SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft depart the ISS this week

This week, a SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft will depart from the International Space Station after a brief one-month stay. Here's how to watch.
The Falcon Heavy on the launchpad in December 2023.

SpaceX reveals new launch date for 5th attempt at Falcon Heavy mission

SpaceX has revealed a new target launch date for a mission that will see its triple-booster Falcon Heavy rocket carry an experimental space plane to orbit.
The Falcon Heavy rocket on the launchpad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

SpaceX scrubs Falcon Heavy launch for 4th day in a row

SpaceX has scrubbed Wednesday night’s launch of the triple-booster Falcon Heavy rocket, marking the fourth such delay in as many days.
The Falcon Heavy on the launchpad in December 2023.

SpaceX stands down from Falcon Heavy launch for third day in a row

SpaceX has stood down from Tuesday's launch of the Falcon Heavy, marking the third such delay since Sunday. It's now targeting Wednesday evening for launch.
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy heading to space.

How to watch the SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch U.S. space plane to orbit

SpaceX is preparing the latest launch of its triple-booster Falcon Heavy rocket, which will carry an experimental space plane to orbit for the U.S. Space Force.
SpaceX's Starship spacecraft separating from the first-stage Super Heavy rocket in the vehicle's second integrated test flight in November 2023.

SpaceX shares cinematic footage of last month’s Starship mission

SpaceX has shared spectacular new footage of last month’s launch of the Starship, the most powerful rocket ever to fly.
SpaceX's Starship spacecraft just after separating from the Super Heavy booster.

SpaceX tracking camera shows Starship stage separation up close

Filming on Saturday, a SpaceX tracking camera captured the moment its Starship spacecraft achieved its first successful separation from the Super Heavy booster.
SpaceX's Starship rocket leaving the launchpad on Saturday.

SpaceX’s dramatic 360 video of Starship launch puts you on the launch tower

SpaceX has released a dramatic 360-degree video showing Saturday's launch of the Starship, the world's most powerful rocket.
The Super Heavy rocket during the Starship's launch in November 2023.

Watch SpaceX’s amazing slo-mo footage of Starship launch

SpaceX is continuing to share remarkable imagery from the second integrated test flight of its powerful Super Heavy booster and Starship spacecraft.
SpaceX's Starship rocket lifting off in November 2023.

Elon Musk reveals when mighty Starship rocket will be ready to fly again

Following Saturday's second test flight of the Starship rocket, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has said that it will be ready to fly again soon.
Part of the launchpad structure for the SpaceX's Starship rocket.

Elon Musk assesses new launchpad design for Starship

SpaceX chief Elon Musk has inspected the new launchpad following Saturday's launch of the Starship, the world's most powerful rocket.
SpaceX's Starship rocket leaving the launchpad on Saturday.

SpaceX shares stunning images of Saturday’s Starship launch

SpaceX has released some extraordinary images showing Saturday's launch of the Starship, the world's most powerful rocket.
Starship on the launch pad ahead of the second orbital flight test on November 11, 2023.

SpaceX Starship makes it off the pad, but is lost during second test flight

SpaceX has performed a second integrated test flight of its Starship, which survived stage separation but was lost near to the end of its engine burn.
SpaceX's Starship on the launchpad.

SpaceX needs good weather for Starship launch. Here’s how it’s looking

SpaceX is preparing to send the Starship to orbit on Saturday morning in what will be only the second test flight of the 400-foot-tall rocket.
A Super Heavy booster on the launchpad at SpaceX's site in Texas.

SpaceX given green light to send mighty Starship rocket skyward

The Federal Aviation Administration has given SpaceX permission to launch its powerful Starship rocket for the second time following a failed flight in April.