On Thursday, March 6, 2025, SpaceX is gearing up for a spectacle that could redefine the future of space exploration. The eighth flight test of Starship, the world’s most powerful rocket, is set to launch from Starbase in Texas, with the launch window opening at 5:30 p.m. CT. This isn’t just another test flight—it’s a … Read more
Elon Musk has once again captured the imagination of space enthusiasts worldwide. On March 4, 2025, the billionaire visionary shared a breathtaking video on X (formerly Twitter) showcasing a rare vertical water landing of SpaceX’s Starship upper stage. This footage isn’t just a visual spectacle—it’s a glimpse into the future of reusable spaceflight, a cornerstone … Read more
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