On December 31, 2024, SpaceX concluded the year with its 134th mission, successfully launching a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit. This final launch capped off an impressive year for the aerospace company, which also initiated four Starship test flights, bringing its total missions to 138 for the year. SpaceX
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SpaceX Missed Its Launch Goal in 2024 and Moved the Goalposts for 2025
In the early hours of December 31, 2024, SpaceX concluded an impressive year with its 134th launch of Starlink satellites, capping a remarkable 12 months of space exploration and innovation. This launch highlights SpaceX’s substantial influence in the aerospace industry, as the company executed over half of all global space
James Webb Space Telescope
In the realm of modern astronomy, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) stands as a powerful tool for exploring the universe. Launched on December 25, 2021, JWST is designed to observe the cosmos in infrared light, allowing it to peer through dust clouds and unveil celestial phenomena that are hidden
Meloni: No Musk input in security hunt
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni confirmed on Thursday that her government is engaged in discussions with various private firms about enhancing the nation’s telecommunications security system. Among these companies is SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, but Meloni emphasized that she has not had any private conversations with Musk regarding this
Toyota invests in Japanese rocket startup as SpaceX races ahead
Toyota Motor Corp. is making strides in the commercial space sector by investing in a Japanese startup focused on the mass production of lightweight rockets. This innovative venture aims not only to develop affordable and efficient space vehicles but also to compete with established giants in the industry. The company
SpaceX Starship’s 2nd Flight Footage Released Under Freedom Of Information Act By NASA
NASA has unveiled an impressive collection of footage showcasing various angles of SpaceX’s Starship’s second test flight. This significant event took place at SpaceX’s Starbase facility in South Texas, highlighting the company’s continued efforts in advancing space exploration technology. The footage, released under the Freedom of Information Act, offers a
SpaceX Delays Starship Flight 7 To Wednesday & Completes Wet Dress Rehearsal
SpaceX has announced a delay for its highly anticipated Starship Flight 7, now set to take place on Wednesday. This postponement comes on the heels of a successful wet dress rehearsal completed earlier today, which involved testing the spacecraft’s fueling systems and ensuring all procedures are ready for the upcoming
Starship Flight 7: SpaceX delays until the 13th [Update: Delayed to 15th]
SpaceX has announced a delay for the launch of its seventh Starship rocket, now scheduled for Monday, January 15. While specifics regarding the delay are limited, SpaceX continues to work towards refining its launch operations. This significant postponement has fueled speculation within the aerospace community about the challenges the company
Jeff Bezos prepares new rocket launch to rival SpaceX
In an exciting turn of events, Jeff Bezos is gearing up for the inaugural flight of the New Glenn rocket, a significant step in reigniting competition in the space race against Elon Musk. As Musk’s SpaceX has expanded its lead with the successful operations of its Starship rocket, Bezos aims
Fram2, SpaceX Plan SSTV Event from Polar Orbit
This spring, SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft will make history by transmitting Slow Scan Television (SSTV) images from the polar orbit. This exciting initiative represents a fantastic opportunity for amateur radio enthusiasts and space enthusiasts alike to engage with live transmissions from space. SSTV is a method of sending images via radio