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SpaceX launches 116 satellites on epic Transporter 11 rideshare mission, lands rocket (video)

SpaceX's latest launch, Transporter 11, sent a set of payloads into space aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

Space

SpaceX launches 2 sharp-eyed Earth-imaging satellites to orbit Aug. 15 (video)

SpaceX launched two Earth-imaging satellites today (Aug. 15), continuing to build out the WorldView Legion constellation for Maxar.

Space

Elon Musk: from tech mogul to political provocateur — how did he become Trump's biggest supporter?

The X/Twitter owner has become notorious for peddling harmful misinformation on social media — now he’s offering Trump voters the chance to win $1m a day. Emma Loffhagen charts Musk’s journey from tech bro to disinformer-in-chief

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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches for record-tying 22nd time, sending Arctic broadband satellites to orbit (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched for a record-tying 22nd time on Sunday night (Aug. 11), sending aloft two satellites that will provide broadband coverage in the Arctic region.

Space

SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites a day after launch abort (video)

SpaceX successfully launched 23 Starlink satellites to orbit on Monday (Aug. 12) after the mission was aborted at the last minute on Sunday (Aug. 11).

Space

SpaceX launches 21 Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida (video, photos)

SpaceX sent another group of its Starlink satellites into space today (Aug. 10), as it continues to build out its giant internet constellation.

Space

How to tell the difference between meteor and satellite streaks in photos

Discover the key differences between meteor streaks and satellite streaks in photos. Learn how to identify each with these expert tips and tricks.

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China launches 1st batch of satellites for planned 14,000-strong megaconstellation (video)

A Long March 6A rocket launched 18 internet satellites Wednesday morning (Aug. 7), kicking off construction of a Chinese constellation that could eventually host 14,000 spacecraft.

Space

China ready to launch 1st satellite in constellation that will challenge Elon Musk's Starlink

China plans to launch more than 100 satellites for its new "constellation" this year and thousands more by the end of the decade.

LiveScience

SpaceX's new direct-to-cell Starlink satellites are way brighter than the originals

SpaceX Starlink satellites designed to connect directly to smartphones shine nearly five times brighter than traditional Starlinks, a recent study found.

Space

Upgraded fire trucks to be linked via Musk satellites

Billionaire Elon Musk's Starlink network will help put out blazes in rural Australia through a major upgrade of NSW fire trucks.

AAP

SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites to orbit from California (video, photos)

SpaceX launched another batch of its Starlink satellites to orbit early Sunday (Aug. 4), continuing a busy stretch for the company.

Space

SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida (video, photos)

SpaceX launched 23 more of its Starlink satellites to orbit early Friday (Aug. 2), continuing the company's bounceback from a July 11 failure.

Space

SpaceX rockets successfully launch back-to-back Starlink missions hours apart in return to flight (photos, videos)

SpaceX launched two Starlink satellite missions less than five hours apart in the early hours of Sunday morning (July 28).

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SpaceX bounces back from Falcon 9 failure with successful Starlink launch (video)

SpaceX launched 23 of its Starlink broadband satellites early Saturday morning (July 27), on the company's first mission since a July 11 failure.

Space

SpaceX finds cause of Falcon 9 failure, eyes return to flight as soon as July 27

SpaceX has fixed the problem that caused its Falcon 9 rocket to fail during a July 11 launch, according to the company, which is eyeing a July 27 return to flight.

Space

SpaceX rocket failure highlights need for multiple launch options: 'Falcon 9 is not invulnerable'

SpaceX's workhorse Falcon 9 is one of the most reliable and prolific rockets ever flown. But it's not invulnerable, as we saw earlier this month.

The Guardian - US

Elon Musk attends Netanyahu’s congressional address as his guest

A day after activating Starlink internet in Gaza, Tesla CEO appears at Israeli PM’s controversial joint session

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The Independent UK

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite service being used at Gaza hospital

The high-speed internet will enable potentially life-saving medical consultations via real-time video calling

The Guardian - AU

Close to 40,000 Palestinians killed by military offensive in Gaza, health ministry says – as it happened

At least 39,145 Palestinians killed and 90,257 wounded since 7 October, Palestinian health ministry says

Space

SpaceX makes Starlink Roam available throughout the US

Described as "high-speed internet on the go," SpaceX's Starlink Mini is now available from coast to coast, bringing users a world-wide connection from space.

Space

SpaceX wins $113 million contract to launch advanced NOAA climate satellite

SpaceX has won a $113 million contract to launch NOAA's JPSS-4 climate and weather satellite. Liftoff is targeted for 2027.

Space

SpaceX Starlink satellites made 50,000 collision-avoidance maneuvers in the past 6 months. What does that mean for space safety?

Satellites in SpaceX's Starlink megaconstellation made nearly 50,000 collision-avoidance maneuvers in the last six months, about double the number made in the previous half-year.

Space

SpaceX launches to ISS are under independent NASA review after rare Falcon 9 rocket failure

SpaceX is trying to get its Falcon 9 re-approved for satellite launches with the Federal Aviation Administration. But NASA says it needs to take an independent look before more ISS launches of astronauts or cargo takes place.

Space

ISS could 'drift down' for a year before SpaceX vehicle destroys it in Earth's atmosphere

It will take some time for the ISS to come down to Earth in the 2030s. NASA says it will take about 12 to 18 months to naturally fall back to our planet before a new SpaceX deorbit vehicle pushes it back into Earth's atmosphere.

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