SpaceX successfully delivered another load of 60 satellites to join its Starlink constellation. The mission was originally slated for January 27, but was delayed or scrubbed 10 times before lifting off Thursday morning from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. SpaceX now has more than 1,000 Starlink satellites in orbit and the company has said it believes… Continue reading SpaceX Completes 20th Starlink Mission
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SpaceX SN10 Prototype Explodes After Touchdown
SpaceX’s SN10 Starship prototype exploded Wednesday after a successful flight and touchdown. The prototype soared more than 6 miles (10 kilometers) into the air, turned horizontal to control descent, then flipped back vertical for the landing. Minutes later the rocket exploded. SpaceX has not said what caused the explosion. Chief Executive Elon Musk tweeted, “Starship 10… Continue reading SpaceX SN10 Prototype Explodes After Touchdown
Falcon 9 Misses Landing After Successful Starlink Mission
SpaceX lost a Falcon 9 booster Monday when it failed to land after successfully delivering a load of 60 Starlink satellites. SpaceX has not disclosed the cause of the failed landing. The livestream showed a flash near the drone ship, but the rocket was never seen on camera. It’s suspected the rocket landed in the ocean. … Continue reading Falcon 9 Misses Landing After Successful Starlink Mission
SpaceX Starship Prototype Crashes After Successful Flight, Next Test Could Come This Month
SpaceX’s Starship prototype exploded Tuesday during a test flight. The prototype, SN9, conducted a successful launch, but lost thrust on its descent and crashed into the ground. The test was almost identical to the test of the SN8 prototype, which also experienced a failure seconds before it crashed. The Starship is intended to be SpaceX’s vehicle… Continue reading SpaceX Starship Prototype Crashes After Successful Flight, Next Test Could Come This Month
SpaceX Sets Record for Most Satellites Launched
SpaceX set a new world record Sunday for carrying the most satellites into orbit. The Transporter-1 mission delivered 143 satellites from several different contractors. The Falcon 9 used for the mission was making its fifth flight for the company. The mission marked SpaceX’s first dedicated SmallSat Rideshare Program flight. “Smallsats” are satellites that can be… Continue reading SpaceX Sets Record for Most Satellites Launched
Elon Musk Becomes Richest Person in the World
Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk is now the richest person in the world. With a net worth of more than $185 billion, Musk has bested Amazon founder Jeff Bezos who has a worth of about $184 billion. It’s been a brave journey for Musk, who was willing to wager his own $180 million proceeds from… Continue reading Elon Musk Becomes Richest Person in the World
SpaceX Plans First Launch of 2021 This Week
SpaceX has announced its first launch of 2021 is on track for Thursday, January 7th. The mission is being conducted by Turksat, a state-supported satellite operator in Turkey. The mission was originally scheduled for January 4th. The Falcon 9 being flown in the mission will be making its fourth flight in just six months, the first… Continue reading SpaceX Plans First Launch of 2021 This Week
Watch: SpaceX Shows Off Starship Test Flight
SpaceX has released a high-quality video of the SN8 Starship high-altitude launch. The video offers an incredible look at the 12-story-tall spacecraft executing a controlled fall and landing flip maneuver. The Dec. 9 test was the first time that Starship flew with three Raptor engines. The company previously flew prototypes that reached about 150 meters before a… Continue reading Watch: SpaceX Shows Off Starship Test Flight
SpaceX Ends Year With 26 Successful Launches
SpaceX capped a record-breaking year over the weekend with a mission carrying a spy satellite. The mission known as NROL-108 was SpaceX’s 26th successful launch and 23rd landing of 2020. That’s the company’s most launches to date. NROL-108 was also the 50th reflight of a Falcon 9 since the company first recovered a booster in 2015; and… Continue reading SpaceX Ends Year With 26 Successful Launches
SpaceX Postpones SXM-7 Mission
SpaceX called off a Falcon 9 launch Friday, calling for extra system checks. The SXM-7 mission was set to liftoff from Space Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 12:55 p.m. ET, but was halted 30 seconds before lifting off. SpaceX said on the launch broadcast that teams are… Continue reading SpaceX Postpones SXM-7 Mission