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SpaceX launches giant Starship rocket, but aborts attempt to catch booster with mechanical arms
Read full article: SpaceX launches giant Starship rocket, but aborts attempt to catch booster with mechanical armsSpaceX has launched another Starship rocket, but passed up catching it with giant mechanical arms.
Amazon and Elon Musk's SpaceX challenge labor agency's constitutionality in federal court
Read full article: Amazon and Elon Musk's SpaceX challenge labor agency's constitutionality in federal courtAttorneys for Amazon and Elon Musk’s SpaceX have argued in a federal appeals court that the National Labor Relations Board’s structure is unconstitutional.
Trump appears to be planning to attend SpaceX 'Starship' launch scheduled for Tuesday in Texas
Read full article: Trump appears to be planning to attend SpaceX 'Starship' launch scheduled for Tuesday in TexasPresident-elect Donald Trump appears to be planning to attend a SpaceX “Starship” rocket launch on Tuesday, in the latest indication of founder Elon Musk’s influence in the Republican’s orbit.
SpaceX successfully launches test flight of Starship mega rocket, aborts booster catch
Read full article: SpaceX successfully launches test flight of Starship mega rocket, aborts booster catchSpaceX on Tuesday launched its sixth test flight of its Starship mega rocket, according to the space agency.
Trump put Elon Musk on phone with Ukraine's Zelenskyy during congratulatory call, official says
Read full article: Trump put Elon Musk on phone with Ukraine's Zelenskyy during congratulatory call, official saysPresident-elect Donald Trump put billionaire Elon Musk on the line with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy when the Ukrainian leader called to congratulate the incoming U.S. president.
NASA astronauts won’t say which one of them got sick after almost eight months in space
Read full article: NASA astronauts won’t say which one of them got sick after almost eight months in spaceThree NASA astronauts whose prolonged space mission ended with a trip to the hospital last month won't say which one of them got sick.
Tesla shares soar more than 14% as Trump win is seen boosting Elon Musk's electric vehicle company
Read full article: Tesla shares soar more than 14% as Trump win is seen boosting Elon Musk's electric vehicle companyShares of Tesla soared Wednesday as investors bet that the electric vehicle maker and its CEO Elon Musk will benefit from Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
SpaceX breaks record, launches 73rd rocket of the year from Florida coast
Read full article: SpaceX breaks record, launches 73rd rocket of the year from Florida coastSpaceX broke a record with its 73rd launch of the year from Florida’s Space Coast with a successful liftoff of a Falcon 9 rocket on Saturday.
Can NASA’s continually delayed, billions-over-budget Artemis moon rocket survive?
Read full article: Can NASA’s continually delayed, billions-over-budget Artemis moon rocket survive?After yet another government oversight investigation revealing how costly and behind-schedule NASA’s multi-billion-dollar moon-bound baby really is, the ongoing question resurfaces: Can the Artemis mega-rocket survive, especially in the face of competition that continues to outshine the U.S. government’s deep space rocket?
SpaceX launches 1st Starlink mission from Florida coast since Hurricane Milton
Read full article: SpaceX launches 1st Starlink mission from Florida coast since Hurricane MiltonIn the first Falcon 9 liftoff since Hurricane Milton, SpaceX launched more internet satellites into orbit early Tuesday from the Cape.
NASA spacecraft rockets toward Jupiter's moon Europa in search of the right conditions for life
Read full article: NASA spacecraft rockets toward Jupiter's moon Europa in search of the right conditions for lifeA NASA spacecraft has blasted off on a quest to explore Jupiter's moon Europa and reveal whether its hidden ocean might hold the keys to life.
SpaceX pulls off spectacular Starship launch; 5th test flight includes booster catch
Read full article: SpaceX pulls off spectacular Starship launch; 5th test flight includes booster catchSpaceX’s fifth test flight of its massive Starship rocket completed a “catching” primary objective: the first-ever return and catch of a Super Heavy booster.
SpaceX temporarily halts Falcon 9 launches after anomaly during Crew-9 mission
Read full article: SpaceX temporarily halts Falcon 9 launches after anomaly during Crew-9 missionSpaceX has put a pause on Falcon 9 launches after reporting the second stage of the rocket used in Crew-9 experienced an off-nominal deorbit burn and landed in the ocean outside of its target area.
SpaceX launches rescue mission for 2 NASA astronauts who are stuck in space until next year
Read full article: SpaceX launches rescue mission for 2 NASA astronauts who are stuck in space until next yearSpaceX has launched a rescue mission for the two stuck astronauts at the International Space Station.
Spectators already camping out for SpaceX Crew-9 launch Saturday
Read full article: Spectators already camping out for SpaceX Crew-9 launch SaturdayWith NASA’s CREW-9 mission set for Saturday, Space View Park is expected to fill up with excited spectators eager to witness the historic launch. NASA reports that despite recent storms, preparations remain on schedule.
‘A long way from that:’ NASA not ‘writing off Boeing’ after Starliner mission failure
Read full article: ‘A long way from that:’ NASA not ‘writing off Boeing’ after Starliner mission failureNASA says it’s sticking with Boeing’s Starliner for future crewed missions despite the capsule’s failure to bring home two astronauts who remain stuck on the International Space Station.
2 up, 4 down: Diminished Crew-9 to make room for stuck Starliner astronauts
Read full article: 2 up, 4 down: Diminished Crew-9 to make room for stuck Starliner astronautsThe next crew rotation to the International Space Station will launch with a pair of open seats to make room for the stuck Starliner astronauts.
FAA proposes fine against SpaceX over unapproved launch plan changes
Read full article: FAA proposes fine against SpaceX over unapproved launch plan changesThe Federal Aviation Administration wants to fine SpaceX for allegedly failing to follow license requirements for two 2023 launches from Florida locations.
Musk deletes post about Harris and Biden assassination after widespread criticism
Read full article: Musk deletes post about Harris and Biden assassination after widespread criticismElon Musk has deleted a post on his social media platform X in which he said “no one is even trying to assassinate” President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in the wake of another apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
United Airlines will offer free internet on flights using service from Elon Musk's SpaceX
Read full article: United Airlines will offer free internet on flights using service from Elon Musk's SpaceXUnited Airlines says it will offer free WiFi service on flights using the satellite-based Starlink service from Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
Starliner crew gives update from International Space Station
Read full article: Starliner crew gives update from International Space StationAstronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore gave an update on their mission Friday, about one week since the Starliner space capsule returned to Earth without them.
SpaceX announces Crew 9 launch date with 2-person crew from Space Coast
Read full article: SpaceX announces Crew 9 launch date with 2-person crew from Space CoastSpaceX released a new potential launch date for its Crew 9 mission. This launch will mark the first time a human spaceflight mission will take off from the Space Launch Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
SpaceX launches ‘BlueBirds’ communications satellites from Florida coast
Read full article: SpaceX launches ‘BlueBirds’ communications satellites from Florida coastThe launch is set to send five communications satellites — dubbed “BlueBirds” — for AST SpaceMobile into orbit from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
‘Another historical moment:’ Spectators gather for Polaris Dawn launch from Florida Space Coast
Read full article: ‘Another historical moment:’ Spectators gather for Polaris Dawn launch from Florida Space CoastSpaceX successfully launched its historic Polaris Dawn mission Tuesday morning from Kennedy Space Center.
Boeing will fly its empty capsule back to Earth soon. Two NASA astronauts will stay behind
Read full article: Boeing will fly its empty capsule back to Earth soon. Two NASA astronauts will stay behindBoeing will attempt to return its problem-plagued capsule from the International Space Station later this week — with empty seats.
SpaceX executes successful Starlink mission after being cleared to launch again
Read full article: SpaceX executes successful Starlink mission after being cleared to launch againAfter being grounded over an accident with its first-stage booster last week, SpaceX is once again launching Falcon 9 rockets.
NASA cuts 2 from next SpaceX flight to make room for astronauts stuck at space station
Read full article: NASA cuts 2 from next SpaceX flight to make room for astronauts stuck at space stationNASA has cut two astronauts from the next crew to make room on the return trip for the two stuck at the International Space Station.
Brazil top court threatens to suspend X operations in latest twist of ongoing feud
Read full article: Brazil top court threatens to suspend X operations in latest twist of ongoing feudA Brazilian Supreme Court justice is threatening to shut down the operations of X, formerly Twitter, in that country unless its billionaire owner Elon Musk names a legal representative in Brazil within 24 hours.
FAA grounds SpaceX after rocket booster fails to land properly
Read full article: FAA grounds SpaceX after rocket booster fails to land properlyThe Federal Aviation Administration is requiring an investigation into what went wrong with the landing of a SpaceX rocket booster that launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station early Wednesday.
NASA decides to keep 2 astronauts in space until February, nixes return on troubled Boeing capsule
Read full article: NASA decides to keep 2 astronauts in space until February, nixes return on troubled Boeing capsuleNASA has decided it’s too risky to bring two astronauts back to Earth in Boeing’s troubled new capsule.
‘Could be extreme:’ Polaris Dawn crew to face harsh radiation environment in pursuit of altitude record
Read full article: ‘Could be extreme:’ Polaris Dawn crew to face harsh radiation environment in pursuit of altitude recordThe crew attempting the first commercial spacewalk next week will go further away from Earth than any astronauts since the final Apollo mission, but soaring three-and-a-half times higher than the International Space Station will come with additional risks.
WATCH LIVE: NASA to decide whether Starliner is safe enough to return with crew
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: NASA to decide whether Starliner is safe enough to return with crewNASA will decide this weekend whether Boeing's new capsule is safe enough to return two astronauts from the International Space Station, where they've been waiting since June.
Cost nears $140M for Amazon’s ‘Project Kuiper’ site on Space Coast
Read full article: Cost nears $140M for Amazon’s ‘Project Kuiper’ site on Space CoastAmazon is investing another $19.5 million to build a storage and processing site at Kennedy Space Center for "Project Kuiper," an internet satellite constellation not unlike SpaceX's Starlink.
SpaceX sets new date for historic launch of Polaris Dawn. Here’s when to watch
Read full article: SpaceX sets new date for historic launch of Polaris Dawn. Here’s when to watchAs part of the mission, a four-person crew will go up aboard a Dragon capsule launched by a Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Center.
Aiming high: Here are the milestones the Polaris Dawn crew hope to achieve in orbit
Read full article: Aiming high: Here are the milestones the Polaris Dawn crew hope to achieve in orbitThe Polaris Dawn mission will spend up to five days in orbit and plan to reach milestones for commercial spaceflight.
SpaceX, Polaris Dawn discuss ‘milestone mission’ from Space Coast
Read full article: SpaceX, Polaris Dawn discuss ‘milestone mission’ from Space CoastSpaceX and Polaris Dawn are scheduled to hold a press conference on Monday afternoon to discuss their mission planned to launch from Kennedy Space Center later this month.
NASA still deciding whether to keep 2 astronauts at space station until next year
Read full article: NASA still deciding whether to keep 2 astronauts at space station until next yearNASA says it's still deciding whether to keep two astronauts at the International Space Station until early next year and send their troubled Boeing capsule back empty.
Auto workers union seeks NLRB investigation of Trump and Musk comments about firing striking workers
Read full article: Auto workers union seeks NLRB investigation of Trump and Musk comments about firing striking workersThe United Auto Workers union has filed unfair labor practice charges against Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
Could 2 NASA astronauts be stuck at the space station until next year? A decision is imminent
Read full article: Could 2 NASA astronauts be stuck at the space station until next year? A decision is imminentNASA is on the verge of deciding how and when to bring two astronauts back from the International Space Station, after running into trouble with their new Boeing capsule.
NASA says chances are growing that astronauts may switch from Boeing to a SpaceX ride back to Earth
Read full article: NASA says chances are growing that astronauts may switch from Boeing to a SpaceX ride back to EarthNASA says chances are growing that two test pilots who flew a new Boeing capsule to the International Space Station in June may have to switch to SpaceX for a ride home.
NASA delays next crew launch to buy more time at the space station for Boeing’s troubled capsule
Read full article: NASA delays next crew launch to buy more time at the space station for Boeing’s troubled capsuleNASA is delaying its next astronaut launch to buy more time at the International Space Station for Boeing's troubled new crew capsule.
WATCH AGAIN: SpaceX launches Northrop Grumman resupply mission to space station from Florida coast
Read full article: WATCH AGAIN: SpaceX launches Northrop Grumman resupply mission to space station from Florida coastSpaceX on Sunday launched a Northrop Grumman cargo resupply mission from Florida to the International Space Station following a delay on Saturday.
SpaceX returning Dragon splashdowns to west coast after space debris unexpectedly makes landfall
Read full article: SpaceX returning Dragon splashdowns to west coast after space debris unexpectedly makes landfallSpaceX next year will move recovery operations of its Dragon cargo and crew spacecrafts back to California after five years of splashdowns off the Florida coast.
NASA says no return date yet for astronauts and troubled Boeing capsule at space station
Read full article: NASA says no return date yet for astronauts and troubled Boeing capsule at space stationOfficials say two NASA astronauts will remain at the International Space Station until engineers finish working on problems plaguing their Boeing capsule.