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SpaceX’s Starship program has been navigating a complex path since the introduction of the Block 2 variant earlier this year. As anticipated, the journey has been anything but simpler, characterized by a series of trials and tribulations. The highly anticipated Flight 10, which was initially scheduled for launch on August 24, has now been postponed […]

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted SpaceX the green light to proceed with its 10th test flight of the Starship rocket, tentatively scheduled for August 24. This approval marks a significant milestone following a thorough investigation into the anomalies encountered during the previous Starship mission, known as Flight 9. The FAA’s determination, announced on […]

In the second quarter of 2025, SpaceX showcased an impressive feat, achieving an unprecedented milestone with its Falcon family of rockets. The company celebrated the 500th launch within the Falcon family, a remarkable accomplishment that encompasses all Falcon 1, Falcon 9, and Falcon Heavy missions. This period alone witnessed 45 launches, representing a staggering 57% […]

SpaceX’s Starship represents a monumental leap in aerospace technology, and its point-to-point travel capability is no exception. A brainchild of Elon Musk’s vision for rapid global transit, this concept could revolutionize how we ponder about distance and time in travel. By using the rapidly reusable Starship vehicle, the goal is to make it possible for […]

As SpaceX enters 2025, the company demonstrates a remarkable pace in its Falcon 9 program while grappling with recent challenges in its Starship development. This juxtaposition highlights both the rapid advancements in reusable rocket technology and the complexities of engineering at the frontier of space exploration. In the first quarter of this year, SpaceX has […]

SpaceX’s upcoming Starship Flight 8 carries with it a meticulously crafted set of objectives designed to push the envelope of what the Starship program can achieve. Having learned valuable lessons from the mishaps of previous flights, especially the unfortunate loss of Ship 33 during Flight 7, the team is ardently focused on a comprehensive mission […]

On January 16th, 2025, SpaceX achieved yet another milestone with the seventh full flight test of the Starship system, launching from the iconic Starbase in Texas. This mission stands as a testament to SpaceX’s relentless pursuit of innovation in aerospace technology. The launch was the culmination of rigorous preparations and extensive simulations aimed at ensuring […]

At 4:37 PM CST on January 16, 2025, SpaceX launched the highly anticipated Starship Flight 7 from Starbase, Texas, showcasing its impressive capabilities. The mission integrated Booster 14 and Ship 33, with aspirations to test various new features and advances in rocket technology. The outcome was a mixed bag, as Booster 14 successfully completed its […]

SpaceX’s ambitious pace continues as they gear up for Starship Flight 6, slated for no earlier than Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 4 p.m. CST. Building on the successes of previous flights, particularly the landmark achievements of Flight 5, this upcoming mission aims to solidify SpaceX’s capabilities with its next-generation spacecraft. This flight promises to be […]

SpaceX Starship Launch Highlights The recent launch of SpaceX’s Starship In-Flight Test 5 (IF5) has sent ripples of excitement through the aerospace community, proving once again that SpaceX is at the frontier of state-of-the-art space exploration. This test marked a pinnacle in rocket recovery technology and showcased the impressive robustness of the Starship and its […]