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SpaceX

Helmed by billionaire CEO Elon Musk, SpaceX has made a name for itself as a leading rocket launch provider. We bring you complete coverage of the company’s Falcon 9 rocket launches and landings, as well as SpaceX’s more ambitious exploration goals. That includes flying people around the Moon in the company’s Dragon capsule and starting a human colony on Mars.

With latest Starlink launch, SpaceX touts 100 Mbps download speeds and ‘space lasers’With latest Starlink launch, SpaceX touts 100 Mbps download speeds and ‘space lasers’
SpaceX launches the first south-bound rocket from Florida in decadesSpaceX launches the first south-bound rocket from Florida in decades
A former SpaceX intern is suing the company, claiming retaliation after reporting sexual harassmentA former SpaceX intern is suing the company, claiming retaliation after reporting sexual harassment
A future with tens of thousands of new satellites could ‘fundamentally change’ astronomy: reportA future with tens of thousands of new satellites could ‘fundamentally change’ astronomy: report
SpaceX still pressing ahead with its Air Force lawsuit, despite winning coveted Air Force contractSpaceX still pressing ahead with its Air Force lawsuit, despite winning coveted Air Force contract
SpaceX launched and landed a Falcon 9 rocket on a record-breaking sixth flightSpaceX launched and landed a Falcon 9 rocket on a record-breaking sixth flight
SpaceX, ULA are the big winners for US national security launchesSpaceX, ULA are the big winners for US national security launches
SpaceX successfully launches its latest batch of Starlink satellites, along with two hitchhiking spacecraftSpaceX successfully launches its latest batch of Starlink satellites, along with two hitchhiking spacecraft
Prototype of SpaceX’s future Starship rocket flies short hop to 500 feetPrototype of SpaceX’s future Starship rocket flies short hop to 500 feet
SpaceX capsule swarmed by boaters after successful splashdownSpaceX capsule swarmed by boaters after successful splashdown
How to watch two NASA astronauts journey home in SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsuleHow to watch two NASA astronauts journey home in SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon slated to bring NASA astronauts home for the first time this weekendSpaceX’s Crew Dragon slated to bring NASA astronauts home for the first time this weekend
NASA astronauts set to return to Earth in SpaceX’s Crew Dragon on August 2ndNASA astronauts set to return to Earth in SpaceX’s Crew Dragon on August 2nd
New details and images emerge of SpaceX’s Starlink user antennas and planned beta testingNew details and images emerge of SpaceX’s Starlink user antennas and planned beta testing
SpaceX successfully launches an updated GPS satellite for the US Space ForceSpaceX successfully launches an updated GPS satellite for the US Space Force
A rocket launch can’t unite us until the space world acknowledges our divisions
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Spaceflight seems to exist in a bubble

Loren Grush
SpaceX launched more Starlink satellites on Falcon 9, and three Planet SkySats hitched a rideSpaceX launched more Starlink satellites on Falcon 9, and three Planet SkySats hitched a ride
SpaceX’s next Starlink launch will boost three hitchhiking satellites to orbitSpaceX’s next Starlink launch will boost three hitchhiking satellites to orbit
SpaceX launches latest batch of internet satellites, including one with a visorSpaceX launches latest batch of internet satellites, including one with a visor
What the future of the space station looks like after SpaceX’s historic launchWhat the future of the space station looks like after SpaceX’s historic launch
SpaceX’s first crewed launch: all the updates on the company’s historic mission for NASASpaceX’s first crewed launch: all the updates on the company’s historic mission for NASA
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon successfully docks with the space stationSpaceX’s Crew Dragon successfully docks with the space station
How to watch SpaceX’s first crew dock with the International Space StationHow to watch SpaceX’s first crew dock with the International Space Station
Watch NASA astronauts fly SpaceX’s Crew Dragon using touchscreensWatch NASA astronauts fly SpaceX’s Crew Dragon using touchscreens
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SpaceX successfully launches first crew to orbit, ushering in new era of spaceflightSpaceX successfully launches first crew to orbit, ushering in new era of spaceflight
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Meet the cute stuffed dinosaur that hitched a ride on SpaceX’s historic launchMeet the cute stuffed dinosaur that hitched a ride on SpaceX’s historic launch
The Air Force weather team that keeps canceling your rocket launchesThe Air Force weather team that keeps canceling your rocket launches
How to watch the SpaceX Crew Dragon missionHow to watch the SpaceX Crew Dragon mission
SpaceX Crew Dragon launch live blog

Follow along as the astronauts suit up and board the Crew Dragon

Loren Grush and Sean O'Kane
SpaceX loses another Starship prototype in massive explosionSpaceX loses another Starship prototype in massive explosion
Here’s what to expect as SpaceX launches its first human crew to space

Takeoff is scheduled for 3:22PM ET on May 30th

Loren Grush
SpaceX delays first historic crewed launch to space due to weatherSpaceX delays first historic crewed launch to space due to weather
How SpaceX and NASA are launching astronauts into space during a pandemicHow SpaceX and NASA are launching astronauts into space during a pandemic
NASA and SpaceX say they are ‘go’ to proceed with historic crewed flight on May 27thNASA and SpaceX say they are ‘go’ to proceed with historic crewed flight on May 27th
How the SpaceX Crew Dragon mission could shape the future of commercial space

NASA’s new way of business could spark a shift in the spaceflight paradigm

Loren Grush
Meet the first NASA astronauts SpaceX will launch to orbit

Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley are longtime colleagues and friends

Loren Grush
NASA’s head of human spaceflight resigns ahead of historic SpaceX launchNASA’s head of human spaceflight resigns ahead of historic SpaceX launch
Try to dock with the International Space Station with this SpaceX Crew Dragon simulatorTry to dock with the International Space Station with this SpaceX Crew Dragon simulator
Former astronaut and SpaceX consultant on creating a new crewed spacecraft: ‘We were really the underdogs’

SpaceX’s upcoming crewed launch will be “really intense” for Garrett Reisman

Loren Grush
How the space industry is weathering the coronavirus pandemicHow the space industry is weathering the coronavirus pandemic

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