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Boeing's Starliner crewed launch postponed due to Centaur upper stage valve problem, rescheduled for May 10. [ more ]

Boeing's Starliner set for crewed test flight amid competition with SpaceX for NASA business. [ more ]

Boeing is set to launch its Starliner spacecraft on its first crewed test flight to the ISS after years of delays. [ more ]

Boeing's Starliner launch was postponed due to an issue with the oxygen relief valve on the Atlas V rocket's upper stage.

The CST-100 Starliner mission, Boeing's first attempt to transport astronauts to the ISS, faces delays after years of setbacks and cost overruns.

If successful, Boeing can certify its Starliner for human transportation, fulfilling its $4.2 billion NASA contract, alongside SpaceX's Crew Dragon missions. [ more ]

Boeing's Starliner launch delayed due to safety issue, highlighting NASA's safety priority over readiness. [ more ]

Boeing lost the commercial crew space race despite initial advantages and significant funding. [ more ]

SpaceX relies minimally on AI due to its current limitations. [ more ]

NASA places confidence in SpaceX due to Gwynne Shotwell's leadership, not Elon Musk's controversies. [ more ]

Elon Musk's SpaceX dominates the space launch industry, setting new standards for cost-effective access to space, but faces accusations of anticompetitive behavior. [ more ]

SpaceX aims for interplanetary travel with Starship spacecraft

Elon Musk sets ambitious timeline for Starship to reach Mars [ more ]

SpaceX attempted to launch Starship for Mars colonization.

Critics, including Obama, question Musk's plan for Mars colonization. [ more ]

Starship spacecraft lost during descent on third test flight but outperformed previous attempts.

SpaceX's Starship rocket marks significant progress towards lunar missions, shedding light on future moon landings. [ more ]

SpaceX launched 23 Starlink satellites with a veteran Falcon 9 booster. Batches shifting launch times for operational efficiency. [ more ]

Geomagnetic storm caused disruptions for Starlink, GPS signals, and Hubble Space Telescope. [ more ]

SpaceX launched 23 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from Kennedy Space Center, bringing the total in space to 6,373. [ more ]

SpaceX launched 20 more Starlink satellites, including direct-to-cell capable ones, from California, marking the 75th mission from SLC-4E. [ more ]

SpaceX's Starlink satellite Internet business is now profitable. [ more ]

SpaceX reached its 50th launch of the year, focusing on deploying DtC Starlink satellites to expand coverage and connectivity. [ more ]

A severe geomagnetic storm is ongoing, causing auroras and potential disruptions like power grid irregularities and degraded communications.

The Solar storm is the most intense recorded in over two decades, with impacts on power grids, satellite communications, and possible long-term damage.

Forecasts predict ongoing Solar activity and the potential for extended northern lights displays on Saturday night. [ more ]

The Northern Lights were visible in the UK and the US due to intense solar wind, causing disruptions to flights and satellites. [ more ]

SpaceX plans to increase Starship Super Heavy launches at Kennedy Space Center, prompting environmental impact assessment by FAA. [ more ]

Dual environmental reviews initiated by FAA and Space Force for SpaceX's Starship launch sites in Florida may delay Elon Musk's goal of operational Starship launches by 2025. [ more ]

SpaceX's upcoming Starship test flight could simplify investigation and launch licensing processes with FAA.

Starship's ability to carry large payloads may impact small satellite launch providers by driving down prices and affecting market potential. [ more ]

SpaceX receives FAA approval for Starship launch

Launch will mark first splashdown in Indian Ocean [ more ]

SpaceX conducted the first static fire of Starship 30 for the fifth mission. [ more ]

SpaceX and Blue Origin are in a space race to the moon, each with its own timeline and challenges.

Blue Origin's smaller cargo lander may have an advantage over SpaceX's larger Starship in terms of speed and technology testing. [ more ]

SpaceX breaks its own record by launching Falcon 9 for the 21st time in just 35 days, showcasing quick fleet refurbishment capabilities. [ more ]

SpaceX launched 23 Starlink satellites successfully to low Earth orbit amidst a major Solar storm. [ more ]

SpaceX is scheduled to launch 22 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

The launch could be delayed by up to four hours or rescheduled for Friday evening due to weather or other issues. [ more ]

Spectacular twilight launch of Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base with Starlink satellites.

Spectators amazed by the jellyfish appearance as the rocket and its components were visible from distant locations like San Diego. [ more ]

SpaceX Falcon 9 launched 22 Starlink satellites over the West Coast, creating a dazzling spectacle visible to many.

Social media users shared images and videos of the SpaceX rocket launch, with the event becoming a trending topic online. [ more ]

SpaceX's Starlink network satellites may produce harmful metallic particles that could weaken Earth's magnetic field.

Increased commercial satellite launches may lead to a billionfold increase in metallic particles in the atmosphere, potentially impacting the planet's geomagnetic field. [ more ]

Improved launch frequency expected for SpaceX Starship test flight after previous delays. [ more ]

Starship is the biggest and most powerful rocket ever with a record-setting height and number of engines.

Starship and Super Heavy are designed to be entirely reusable, potentially cutting costs and making space travel more affordable. [ more ]

Starship is the powerful rocket aimed at sending humans to Mars

SpaceX is attempting the third launch of Starship after two failed attempts. [ more ]

SpaceX preparing for Starship launch on March 14 pending regulatory approval

Elon Musk envisions artificial gravity on Starship for Mars journey [ more ]

SpaceX progressing with Starship test flights in Texas

Astra's founders taking the company private after multiple rocket failures and funding issues. [ more ]

Billionaire Jared Isaacman offers to fund a maintenance mission for the aging Hubble Space Telescope, but NASA is cautious about accepting due to risks and complexities. [ more ]

Boeing's Starliner launching crewed mission to ISS on May 6, showcasing delays and challenges in comparison to SpaceX's successful missions. [ more ]

SpaceX launched Starship for the third time, a key part of NASA's Artemis program.

European Space Agency is partnering with private companies for space missions, following NASA's lead. [ more ]

SpaceX successfully launched two Earth observation satellites by Maxar Technologies from California, part of a planned set of six new satellites. [ more ]

EU and US agreement allows for Galileo satellite launches on SpaceX's Falcon 9.

European Union pays a premium for security measures in Falcon 9 launches. [ more ]