Falcon 9 vs Starship: A Comparison of SpaceX’s Rockets

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SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk in 2002, has revolutionized space travel with its innovative rocket designs. Two of its most significant rockets are the Falcon 9 and Starship. While Falcon 9 has been the backbone of SpaceX missions for over a decade, Starship represents the future of interplanetary travel. In this article, we will compare … Read more

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches 23 Starlink Satellites to Low-Earth Orbit

SpaceX Falcon 9 launching 23 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral on Feb 18, 2025.

SpaceX is gearing up for another exciting Falcon 9 launch, carrying 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit. The launch is scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, 2025, from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. The liftoff window opens at 6:00 p.m. ET and extends until 10:00 p.m. ET, with backup … Read more

Elon Musk Meets Indian PM Narendra Modi: Space, Technology, and Innovation

On his visit to the United States, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a high-profile meeting with Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla. FirstpostVideo:  The discussion, held in Washington, D.C., revolved around crucial topics such as space exploration, sustainable energy, innovation, and economic cooperation. The meeting highlights the growing interest of global tech leaders … Read more

SpaceX successfully launched two rockets, carrying a combined payload of 48 Starlink satellites, into space

SpaceX successfully launched two rockets, carrying a combined payload of 48 Starlink satellites, into space

On January 21, SpaceX executed a dual-launch mission, sending a total of 48 Starlink communication satellites into orbit using Falcon 9 rockets from both the East and West Coasts of the United States. The first launch took place at 12:24 a.m. EDT from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, utilizing a … Read more

FAA Grounds SpaceX Starship After Texas Mishap

FAA Grounds SpaceX Starship After Texas Mishap

On January 18, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) temporarily grounded SpaceX’s Starship program following the unplanned destruction of the spacecraft’s upper stage during a test launch on January 16. The incident occurred as SpaceX tested its heavy-lift Starship rocket from its facility in South Texas. While the rocket’s upper stage successfully ignited all six Raptor … Read more

SpaceX Launches 27 Starlink Satellites in First Mission Since Starship Incident

SpaceX Launches 27 Starlink Satellites in First Mission Since Starship Incident

SpaceX continues its relentless pace in space exploration and satellite deployment with another significant milestone set for Sunday, January 19. The private aerospace company plans to launch a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 27 Starlink satellites from California’s Vandenberg Space Force Base. The liftoff window opens at 10:35 a.m. EST (1535 GMT; 7:35 a.m. local time), … Read more

A SpaceX Starship explosion was likely caused by a propellant leak, according to Elon Musk

A SpaceX Starship explosion was likely caused by a propellant leak, according to Elon Musk

On January 16, SpaceX’s Starship vehicle experienced a significant incident during its seventh flight test. The Starship, a 403-foot-tall (123-meter) megarocket, launched from SpaceX’s Starbase facility in South Texas. The mission initially unfolded as planned, with the Super Heavy booster and Ship upper-stage spacecraft successfully separating. The Super Heavy booster safely returned to the launch … Read more

SpaceX Rockets Causing Flight Delays Over Indian Ocean

SpaceX Rockets Causing Flight Delays Over Indian Ocean

Qantas, the flag carrier airline of Australia, has called on SpaceX to provide greater precision in the timing and locations of its rocket re-entries. The airline has faced significant disruptions, particularly on its Sydney to Johannesburg route, which crosses the southern Indian Ocean where several SpaceX rocket upper stages have recently splashed down. These incidents … Read more