The Latest Breaking News from SpaceX

Meet the man who won a trip to space and gave it to a friend

The real winner of a sweepstakes for a ride in space has finally come forward: a Florida-based airline pilot

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2022

3,2,1: astronomers predict SpaceX space junk will hit the Moon

WASHINGTON: A chunk of a SpaceX rocket that blasted off seven years ago and was abandoned in space after completing its mission will crash into the Moon in March, experts say.

Bangkok Post · Jan 26, 2022

Single-stage-to-orbit: How the holy grail of spaceflight could soon become reality

It's the holy grail of spaceflight, and it could come sooner than many expect. Single-stage-to-orbit is what could bring access to space to a broader area than ever.

Inverse · Jan 26, 2022

Out-of-control SpaceX rocket on collision course with moon

Falcon 9 booster, launched from Florida in 2015 to deploy Deep Space Climate Observatory, has followed ‘chaotic’ orbit since

The Guardian - AU · Jan 26, 2022

Why SpaceX crashing into the Moon could actually be good for science

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket back in 2015, and its second stage is on course to hit the Moon. The DSCOVR craft stage could send up lunar regolith.

Inverse · Jan 25, 2022

Ariane 6 vs. SpaceX: How the rockets stack up

The European Space Agency is planning to use the Ariane 6 for a variety of missions. Here's what you need to know.

Inverse · Jan 24, 2022

SpaceX Starlink: Why humanity needs to act now before it's too late

It is clear we will soon need to make some difficult choices about satellite Internet. SpaceX Starlink and Amazon Project Kuiper could soon take charge.

Inverse · Jan 22, 2022

Saint Elon Musk is ready to help Tonga with Starlink terminals. Oh, wait.

Musk asked on Twitter whether or not it would be 'important' for SpaceX to send Starlink setups to Tonga.

Input · Jan 22, 2022

Elon Musk offers to send terminals to restore internet to volcano-hit Tonga

Tesla billionaire says he could send Starlink terminals via SpaceX to Pacific island nation where communication is down

The Guardian - US · Jan 21, 2022

Spire, Dragonfly Aerospace Partner To Support Australian Office Of National Intelligence

Spire Global Inc (NYSE:SPIR) has partnered with Dragonfly Aerospace to support the Australian Government's Office of National Intelligence (ONI) with a second satellite as a part of its ongoing National Intelligence Community Satellite (NICSAT) program. Financial terms not disclosed. The follow-up program, NICSAT2, will see Spire designing, building, and launching the company's Low…

Benzinga · Jan 21, 2022