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#spacex

SpaceX fell short of their goal of 100 launches in 2023, ending the year with a record-breaking 98 flights.

The final launches of the year included a Falcon Heavy carrying the US military's X-37B spaceplane and a Falcon 9 with 23 Starlink Internet satellites. [ more ]

The Polaris Dawn mission, commanded by Jared Isaacman, aims to send humans farther from Earth than in 50 years, pushing technology and conducting spacewalks. [ more ]

SpaceX introduces futuristic EVA spacesuit with slim design and cutting-edge technology for space tourists during Polaris Dawn mission. [ more ]

NASA Boeing Starliner Crew Flight Test is finally launching after delays and technical issues. [ more ]

NASA places confidence in SpaceX due to Gwynne Shotwell's leadership, not Elon Musk's controversies. [ more ]

NASA launches astronauts on Boeing's Starliner for the first time. [ more ]

Boeing canceled crewed space mission due to rocket valve issue. [ more ]

NASA plans to send astronauts to the lunar surface using SpaceX's Starship as part of the Artemis mission, aiming for a human return to the Moon by 2026. [ more ]

SpaceX's Starlink network satellites may produce harmful metallic particles that could weaken Earth's magnetic field.

Increased commercial satellite launches may lead to a billionfold increase in metallic particles in the atmosphere, potentially impacting the planet's geomagnetic field. [ more ]

Private mission to the International Space Station (ISS) successfully launched with Turkey's first astronaut on board.

Mission arranged by Axiom Space, in cooperation with NASA and SpaceX, is the first all-European commercial astronaut mission to the ISS. [ more ]

SpaceX conducted the first static fire of Starship 30 for the fifth mission. [ more ]

SpaceX led US launches in Q1 2024 with 32 out of 34 attempts.

Orbital launches in Q1 2024 increased compared to the same period in 2023.

Virgin Galactic will focus on using its existing mothership aircraft extensively for upcoming launches. [ more ]

Successful splashdown of SpaceX Cargo Dragon after 39-day mission, showcasing efficiency in space logistics. [ more ]

SpaceX aims for in-space refueling demo to extend Moon missions. [ more ]

Boeing's Starliner launching crewed mission to ISS on May 6, showcasing delays and challenges in comparison to SpaceX's successful missions. [ more ]

Former SpaceX executives forming a new venture capital firm named Interlagos Capital in California. [ more ]

NASA seeks faster, cheaper method to return Mars samples due to budget constraints. [ more ]

SpaceX is scheduled to launch 22 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

The launch could be delayed by up to four hours or rescheduled for Friday evening due to weather or other issues. [ more ]

SpaceX Falcon 9 launched 22 Starlink satellites over the West Coast, creating a dazzling spectacle visible to many.

Social media users shared images and videos of the SpaceX rocket launch, with the event becoming a trending topic online. [ more ]

SpaceX aims for interplanetary travel with Starship spacecraft

Elon Musk sets ambitious timeline for Starship to reach Mars [ more ]

SpaceX making progress with Starship's third orbital test flight.

SpaceX controversial employee stock award terms. [ more ]

Astra becomes first space SPAC bust of the year

SpaceX planning ambitious Starship rocket test [ more ]

SpaceX launched Starship for the third time, a key part of NASA's Artemis program.

European Space Agency is partnering with private companies for space missions, following NASA's lead. [ more ]

SpaceX attempted to launch Starship for Mars colonization.

Critics, including Obama, question Musk's plan for Mars colonization. [ more ]

Spaceflight can provide moments of wonder and amazement.

SpaceX leads in dazzling the public with moments of wonder and originality. [ more ]

Starship rocket by SpaceX completes successful test but is lost during re-entry into Earth's atmosphere

NASA's future moon missions rely on Starship rocket development by SpaceX [ more ]

SpaceX's third Starship test flight ended with the rocket breaking up before completion, but NASA still considers it successful.

Starship achieved its goals, such as reaching orbital velocity and completing a fuel transfer demonstration, during its almost one-hour flight. [ more ]

Starship rocket successfully reaches orbit on third launch

Starship and Super Heavy have impressive thrust capabilities [ more ]

SpaceX's Starship mission achieved key milestones in testing technology for future space exploration.

Partnership between SpaceX and NASA aims to land American astronauts on the moon using Starship technology. [ more ]

SpaceX and Blue Origin are in a space race to the moon, each with its own timeline and challenges.

Blue Origin's smaller cargo lander may have an advantage over SpaceX's larger Starship in terms of speed and technology testing. [ more ]

SpaceX's Starship spacecraft was lost during its descent back to Earth after a test flight, marking a significant setback.

The Starship rocket, the biggest and most powerful ever built, achieved a major milestone by successfully separating its booster from the spaceship. [ more ]

Starship spacecraft's test flight is SpaceX's third attempt to develop a powerful rocket for Mars.

Frequent flight testing is key to improving SpaceX's spacecraft prototypes and gathering valuable data. [ more ]

SpaceX is testing Starship spacecraft for NASA's Artemis program

SpaceX embraces failures in its hardware engineering philosophy [ more ]

SpaceX's Starship successfully reached space for the second time despite a rough landing, showcasing progress in the company's launch system.

The spacecraft reached an altitude of 40 miles before losing contact and making a hard impact, marking a setback in the return journey. [ more ]

Starship is the biggest and most powerful rocket ever with a record-setting height and number of engines.

Starship and Super Heavy are designed to be entirely reusable, potentially cutting costs and making space travel more affordable. [ more ]

Starship, the powerful rocket built by SpaceX, aims for a third launch on a journey around Earth for future moon and Mars missions.

SpaceX seeks to achieve higher altitudes and speeds with the Starship rocket during the third launch, learning from past failures to improve performance. [ more ]

SpaceX's Starship undergoing its third flight test with upgrades and revised procedures.

Challenges in launching a rocket as large as Starship due to its unique design and scale. [ more ]

SpaceX preparing for Starship launch on March 14 pending regulatory approval

Elon Musk envisions artificial gravity on Starship for Mars journey [ more ]

SpaceX achieved three Falcon 9 rocket launches and a Starship full dress rehearsal in a 24-hour period.

SpaceX is operating at an unprecedented launch cadence with no other provider matching their frequency. [ more ]

NASA is considering working with private space companies, including SpaceX, to reach Mars.

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is seeking proposals from companies to extend its commercial space program to Mars, with a focus on lower costs and acceptable risk. [ more ]

Trader Joe's and SpaceX have filed lawsuits against the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for being unconstitutional, following Meta's ongoing lawsuit against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

These companies are taking advantage of a perceived conservative-leaning Supreme Court to protect their interests by challenging public institutions. [ more ]

Freedom of speech is often curtailed in authoritarian regimes

SpaceX illegally fired workers for criticizing Elon Musk's behavior on social media [ more ]

NASA's Artemis 3 lunar landing mission will likely be delayed due to SpaceX's delays in reaching milestones with its Starship spacecraft.

NASA's Artemis 2 mission will also likely be pushed back due to issues with Boeing's Orion crew capsule. [ more ]

Competition in the European launcher market could threaten ArianeGroup's position as the region's rocket launch company of choice.

ArianeGroup has lost its dominance to SpaceX and faces pressure to adapt to the changing market. [ more ]

Astronomers initially believed they observed a burst of highly energetic light in a distant galaxy, but it was later determined to be a passing satellite.

The increasing number of satellites in Earth's orbit, particularly those from companies like SpaceX, is interfering with ground astronomy's ability to study the cosmos. [ more ]

SpaceX sued the US labor board after being accused of violating workplace laws.

The company claims the suit is unconstitutional. [ more ]

SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket launched the US military's secretive X-37B drone on its seventh mission.

The mission details for the X-37B drone are shrouded in secrecy. [ more ]