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SpaceX is gearing up for yet another milestone in its ambitious Starship program, with the eighth test flight of the world’s largest and most powerful rocket scheduled for today, March 3. The launch window opens at 6:30 p.m. EST (2330 GMT; 5:30 p.m. local Texas time) from SpaceX’s Starbase facility in South Texas, and you … Read more
While no breaking news has emerged on this exact date by 7:52 AM PST, the company’s recent activities and upcoming plans provide plenty of material to explore. From preparing for the next Starship test flight to expanding its Starlink constellation and supporting lunar exploration, SpaceX remains a trailblazer in the private space industry. Here’s a … Read more
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC) on February 26, 2025, carrying the Athena lander and NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer orbiter. The mission marks another significant step toward lunar exploration and the potential establishment of sustainable human settlements on the Moon. A Mission to Unlock Lunar Resources Athena, developed by Houston-based … Read more
On May 5, 2021, SpaceX achieved a significant milestone in aerospace engineering with the successful flight and landing of its Starship prototype, Serial Number 15 (SN15). Launched from the company’s test facility in Boca Chica, Texas, SN15 ascended approximately 10 kilometers (about 6 miles) into the atmosphere before executing a controlled descent and landing maneuver. … Read more
Human space exploration has seen remarkable advancements over the past few decades, with NASA Space Shuttle paving the way for reusable space vehicles and SpaceX’s Starship aiming to revolutionize deep-space travel. While both programs share a common vision of advancing human spaceflight, their engineering approaches, operational philosophies, and long-term goals differ significantly. NASA’s Space Shuttle … Read more
The Raptor 3, developed by SpaceX, represents a pinnacle of modern aerospace engineering. Designed to power the ambitious Starship spacecraft, this cutting-edge rocket engine has garnered attention for its impressive performance, innovative design, and significant cost reductions compared to its predecessors. Raptor 3 (sea level variant) Thrust: 280tf Specific impulse: 350s Engine mass: 1525kg Engine … Read more
On February 22, 2025, at 8:38 p.m. EST (5:38 p.m. PST), SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 22 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit (LEO) from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.This mission, designated Starlink 15-1, marks a significant milestone in SpaceX’s ongoing efforts to expand … Read more
In a recent development that has ignited discussions within the aerospace community, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has called for the early decommissioning of the International Space Station (ISS) by 2026, a significant acceleration from NASA’s planned 2030 timeline. This proposal has sparked a debate about the future of low Earth orbit (LEO) operations and the … Read more
In a recent development, reports suggest that the United States has warned Ukraine that its access to SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service could be restricted if it fails to meet U.S. demands for critical minerals. This revelation has ignited a geopolitical debate, highlighting the intricate web of military, technological, and economic dependencies shaping modern warfare. … Read more