Launches & Spacecraft

SpaceX will launch its 1st-ever Starship V3 megarocket today. The stakes couldn't be higher

By Mike Wall published 21 May 26

There's a lot riding on the debut flight of SpaceX's Starship V3 megarocket — including some of NASA's lunar ambitions.

SpaceX stacks Starship V3 rocket, completes major fueling test ahead of debut launch

By Josh Dinner published 20 May 26

SpaceX has stacked its Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy booster at the company's new Starbase launch pad, ahead of the rocket's 12th test flight.

US military test-launches nuclear-capable ICBM from California (photos)

By Brett Tingley published 20 May 26

The U.S. military test-launched an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base on May 20, 2026.

SpaceX launches Starlink satellites on stunning sunset Falcon 9 flight (video)

By Robert Z. Pearlman published 20 May 26

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 Starlink satellites lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

Worker dies at SpaceX's Starbase ahead of Starship V3 megarocket launch

By Mike Wall published 19 May 26

A worker died at SpaceX's Starbase site in South Texas early Friday morning (May 15), as the company geared up for the debut launch of its Starship V3 megarocket.

Vega C rocket launches European-Chinese space weather satellite to orbit

By Mike Wall last updated 19 May 26

A Vega C rocket launched the European-Chinese SMILE space weather mission to orbit on Monday night (May 18).

SpaceX launches 6,500 pounds of cargo to the International Space Station after delay (video)

By Mike Wall last updated 15 May 26

SpaceX launched its Dragon cargo capsule to the International Space Station today (May 15) after a weather delay, sending 6,500 pounds of supplies to orbit.

SpaceX's Starship V3 megarocket will do something completely new on Flight 12 — take a good look at itself

By Mike Wall published 14 May 26

SpaceX's advanced new "V3" Starship megarocket is set to fly for the first time ever next week. The debut will feature some in-space action never seen before on a Starship mission.

The world's biggest rocket: How SpaceX's new Starship 'V3' differs from its predecessors

By Josh Dinner published 14 May 26

How does SpaceX's Starship V3 stack up against its predecessors? The next-gen rocket has been completely overhauled, moving the company a step closer to a vehicle that can fly humans to the moon.

Will Starship launch from foreign shores? SpaceX 'constantly exploring' options for megarocket liftoff sites

By Mike Wall published 13 May 26

SpaceX just revealed that it's on the hunt for additional launch sites for its Starship megarocket, eyeing locations both inside and beyond the United States.