SpaceX

SpaceX asks the FAA: 'Can we launch our rockets again, please?'

Company keen to get back on the horse before the investigation is complete

Science17 Jul 2024 | 43

SpaceX's Falcon anomaly could have serious implications for the space industry

Comment Musk firm to work with the FAA on why the second stage leaked liquid oxygen

Science15 Jul 2024 | 60

Elon Musk to destroy the International Space Station – with NASA's approval, for a fee

SpaceX wins contract for 'deorbit vehicle' at a pleasing price

Public Sector27 Jun 2024 | 150

Starlink stuffs the internet into a backpack by invitation only

Satellite dishes not just for roofs anymore

Networks21 Jun 2024 | 15

Musk wants to ban Apple at his companies for cosying up to OpenAI

Comment Concerned about secrecy... or just mad no one's buying his AI tech?

AI + ML11 Jun 2024 | 56

A tale of two missions: Starliner and Starship both achieve milestones

It was the best of times for space fans

Science07 Jun 2024 | 57

Return-to-office mandates had senior employees jumping ship

More stringent rules led to staff to find more remote options

Offbeat14 May 2024 | 52

Texan construction workers put a rocket up Team SpaceX over 'unpaid bills'

'If they were to call me today, I'd tell them to f%*k off'

Science14 May 2024 | 68

SpaceX set to literally rock Florida with more and bigger Starship launches

Of course the FAA wants a look at the environmental impact of Musk's plans

Science10 May 2024 | 32

Starlink geofence appears to have some gaping holes

I guess the brains down in Africa gonna take some time to do the things they never should have had

Networks03 May 2024 | 36

SpaceX workplace injury rates are rocketing

Musk outfit's figures almost 10 times worse than industry averages

Science23 Apr 2024 | 23

SpaceX, Northrop Grumman reportedly working on US spy sat program

LEO rising in US military: Close encounters of the recon kind

Networks19 Apr 2024 | 5

Starlink clashes with Telecom Italia over frequency data sharing

Refusal to play ball may result in satellite operator moving investment elsewhere

Networks02 Apr 2024 | 18

Labor watchdog wants SpaceX's gag clauses to disintegrate like its exploding rockets

This is why Big Biz wants to dismantle America's crucial regulators

Science22 Mar 2024 | 78

When life gives you Lemon, sack him

Comment CNN veteran publishes Musk interview that got his X show canceled

Offbeat19 Mar 2024 | 117

Third time is almost the charm for SpaceX's Starship

Booster hit the water hard and monster rocket lost during re-entry, but otherwise a success!

Science14 Mar 2024 | 128

Is Russia using Starlink in Ukraine? Congress demands answers

And saying Starlink doesn't work inside Russian borders isn't sufficient...

Offbeat08 Mar 2024 | 59

Beijing plans at least three new rockets – maybe reusables too

With over 100 launches planned this year alone, matching Musk makes sense

Science07 Mar 2024 | 6

FAA gives SpaceX a bunch of homework to do before Starship flies again

You've heard of Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly. How about an energetic engine failure?

Science27 Feb 2024 | 60

Out with the old, in with the new as 100 Starlink satellites take atmospheric exit

SpaceX doing some spring cleaning to deal with aging models before they fail

Networks15 Feb 2024 | 50

Intuitive Machines IM-1 heading for Moon on SpaceX rocket

Taking Disaster Recovery as a Service to lunar extremes

Science15 Feb 2024 | 3

Ukraine claims Russian military is using Starlink

Musk: No terminals have been sold to Russia 'to the best of our knowledge'

Networks12 Feb 2024 | 128

John Deere tractors get connectivity boost with Starlink deal

SpaceX gets chance to prove the FCC was wrong for rejecting its $885m rural broadband subsidy bid

Networks16 Jan 2024 | 29

Musk claims that venting liquid oxygen caused Starship explosion

Billionaire suggests a payload would have solved the problem. And we have a suggestion for who that payload could be

Science15 Jan 2024 | 144

Adios, dead zones: Starlink relays SMS in space for unmodified phones on Earth

Now you'll never have an excuse for missing that weekend work text or call

Networks12 Jan 2024 | 58

SpaceX snaps back at US labor board's complaint, calling it 'unconstitutional'

It's the second time in a month a Musk firm has said that about a US regulator

Legal05 Jan 2024 | 49

SpaceX accused of firing employees critical of free speech fan Elon Musk

Rule 1: You do not criticize the boss. Rule 2: You do NOT criticize the boss

Legal04 Jan 2024 | 59

SpaceX sends first direct-to-cell Starlinks to orbit

It's like a cell tower... in spaaaaace

Networks03 Jan 2024 | 14

Long-delayed Ariane 6 rocket is 'ready to go' – hopefully – says European Space Agency

Latest launch sim went off without a hitch. An upper stage test, not so much

Science20 Dec 2023 | 2

SpaceX cleared to test satellite phone service via Starlink

Low Earth orbit cell ops will help remote region get services

Networks15 Dec 2023 | 6

FCC really, truly won't give SpaceX nearly a billion bucks for Starlink rural broadband

Updated You Musk be joking, says legal veep

Networks14 Dec 2023 | 68

China's SpaceX wannabe recycles a rocket after just 38 days

Interstellar Glory Space Technology gets a boost – even though it's yet to reach orbit

Science12 Dec 2023 | 36

Amazon hitches a ride with SpaceX for Project Kuiper launches

Working rockets are needed, and only a direct rival can provide for now

Science04 Dec 2023 | 9

Elon is the bakery owner swearing in the street about Yelp critics canceling him

Kettle First he was speed-running moderation, now internet advertising. Welcome to the party, pal

Personal Tech02 Dec 2023 | 189

America's ambitious Artemis III likely to miss 2025 Moon landing date, auditors sigh

Updated 'SpaceX has made limited progress maturing the technologies needed'

Science30 Nov 2023 | 54

Musk tells advertisers to 'go f**k' themselves as $44B X gamble spirals into chaos

Comment Hello, police? I'd like to report a murder

Personal Tech30 Nov 2023 | 335

Europe's Ariane 6 rocket rated 'ready to rumble' after passing hot fire test

Still not reusable, but at least it's getting closer to long-delayed launch

Science24 Nov 2023 | 47

FAA stays grounded in reality as SpaceX preps for takeoff

Ready to launch not the same as licensed to launch

Science21 Nov 2023 | 60

SpaceX celebrates Starship launch as a success – even with the explosion

Test, progress, or mishap – take your pick

Science20 Nov 2023 | 193

SpaceX's Starship on the roster for Texas takeoff

Updated FAA grants license to fly*, though not fry local wildlife

Science14 Nov 2023 | 94

Foxconn launches its first satellites on a SpaceX rideshare, to advance Microsoft space plan

Musky launch outfit teases possible Friday fling for its colossal Starship

Science13 Nov 2023 | 1

Space Force turns to Falcon Heavy for spaceplane's seventh mission

Experiments include subjecting seeds to radiation and expanding flight envelope

Science09 Nov 2023 | 13

European Space Agency grits teeth, preps contracts for SpaceX Galileo launch

Secret tech will have to be shipped to the US for launch thanks to delays

Science08 Nov 2023 | 24

Musk's broadband satellite kingdom Starlink now cash flow positive – or so he claims

Meanwhile, Boeing's constellation dreams crash back down to Earth

Networks03 Nov 2023 | 39

FAA is done with Starship's safety review, now it's over to the birds and turtles

No launch license until environmental investigation is complete

Science01 Nov 2023 | 17

Falcon Heavy sends NASA probe to metal-rich asteroid Psyche

Is SpaceX psyching out the competition?

Science17 Oct 2023 | 30

SpaceX accused of paying less to women and minority engineers

Suit alleges female staff were forced to start as technical writers despite doing largely same work

Legal09 Oct 2023 | 41

Elon Musk's ambitions for Starship soar high while reality waits on launchpad

Comment Monster rocket yet to trouble orbit, let alone the Red Planet

Science06 Oct 2023 | 86

Amazon to launch first Project Kuiper internet satellites

Bezos rocket biz not involved this time – now that's a blue origin

Networks05 Oct 2023 | 1

Starlink speeds ahead in the satellite race but rivals aren't starstruck just yet

Download rates stabilize after influx of users dragged on service

Networks19 Sep 2023 | 13

Elon Musk has beef with Bill Gates because he shorted Tesla stock, says biographer

Comment The origin story of the 'in case u need to lose a boner fast' tweet

Offbeat11 Sep 2023 | 54

Bombshell biography: Fearing nuclear war, Musk blocked Starlink to stymie Ukraine attack on Russia

Updated Exploding drone subs 'lost connectivity, washed ashore harmlessly'

Networks07 Sep 2023 | 332

Musk's mighty missile is ready for launch once FAA says OK

Updated Starship Super Heavy to remain on terra firma until US watchdog ticks off the corrective actions

Science07 Sep 2023 | 96

Vodafone and Amazon shoot for the stars while Kuiper satellites remain grounded

Bezo birds to provide a mobile backhaul. When they finally launch

Networks05 Sep 2023 | 4

The only thing launched for Amazon's Project Kuiper is a lawsuit

Updated Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk... not the bestest of buddies?

Networks04 Sep 2023 | 15

Uncle Sam accuses SpaceX of not considering asylees and refugees for employment

Discrimination lawsuit claims company's 'ITAR' excuse was badly wrong

Science25 Aug 2023 | 69