SpaceX

NASA wants to land astronauts on the moon in 2028. Will SpaceX's Starship or Blue Origin's Blue Moon lander be ready in time?

By Andrew Jones published 5 May 26

After Artemis 2, NASA's moon return hinges on two unproven commercial landers, each of which faces major technical and timeline challenges.

SpaceX sends 45 satellites to orbit in nighttime launch from California (video)

By Mike Wall last updated 3 May 26

SpaceX launched 45 satellites to orbit from California early Sunday morning (May 3), including a South Korean spacecraft that was originally supposed to fly in 2022.

Artemis 3 has been pushed to late 2027. Can NASA still land astronauts on the moon in 2028?

By Josh Dinner published 30 April 26

Artemis 3 slips to late 2027 as Starship and Blue Moon lag, delaying NASA’s lunar return timeline and jeopardizing a 2028 moon landing.

This SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launch looks amazing from space in these wild satellite photos

By Mike Wall published 30 April 26

SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket flew for the first time in 18 months Wednesday (April 29), and a sharp-eyed satellite was watching.

SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket lifts off on 1st launch in 18 months

By Mike Wall last updated 29 April 26

SpaceX launched its Falcon Heavy rocket for the first time in 18 months on Wednesday morning (April 29), delivering the ViaSat-3 F3 communications satellite into geostationary orbit.

SpaceX launches its 50th mission of the year, sends 25 Starlink satellites to orbit (video)

By Mike Wall published 27 April 26

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 25 Starlink internet satellites to orbit from California on Sunday (April 26). It was the company's 50th liftoff of the year already.

SpaceX launches advanced GPS satellite for US Space Force after rocket swap (video, photos)

By Mike Wall last updated 21 April 26

SpaceX launched a new GPS satellite for the U.S. Space Force early Tuesday morning (April 21) — a mission that was originally supposed to fly on a competitor's rocket.

600 rocket landings! SpaceX notches another milestone during Sunday Starlink launch (video)

By Robert Z. Pearlman published 20 April 26

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 25 Starlink satellites lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Station in California on April 19. The mission featured the 600th landing of a Falcon first stage.

This life-hunting rover may be SpaceX's 1st-ever Mars launch

By Mike Wall published 18 April 26

SpaceX will launch Europe's life-hunting Rosalind Franklin rover toward Mars in 2028 — but not aboard the company's Starship megarocket.