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Get ready: SpaceX's Starships are coming
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX launched its Starship megarocket today (March 14) for the third time ever, and the company is already gearing up for liftoff number four.
Japan's 1st commercial rocket explodes shortly after liftoff (video)
By Andrew Jones published
A Japanese company's first orbital launch attempt ended in a dramatic failure just seconds after liftoff on Wednesday, March 13.
SpaceX stacks Starship ahead of 3rd test flight (photos)
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX has stacked Starship ahead of the megarocket's highly anticipated third test flight, which could take place as soon as Thursday (March 14).
Stratolaunch launches 1st rocket-powered flight of hypersonic prototype from world's largest airplane
By Jeff Spry published
Stratolaunch's TA-1 hypersonic prototype vehicle launched on its first powered test flight on March 9., reaching high supersonic speeds.
SpaceX to push the envelope on 3rd Starship test flight
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX will put its Starship megarocket through its paces on its third test flight, which could launch as soon as next week.
SpaceX eyes March 14 for 3rd Starship test flight
By Brett Tingley published
SpaceX could launch its Starship megarocket on its third test flight as soon as March 14, the company quietly announced via social media.
NASA, SpaceX looking to extend lifespan of Crew Dragon spacecraft to 15 flights
By Brett Tingley published
While the fifth flight of the Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft is underway, NASA and SpaceX are studying the fleet to determine whether or not the capsules could make it to 15 flights.
SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites during 3rd launch in under 24 hours
By Brett Tingley last updated
SpaceX achieved its third flight in under 24 hours on March 4. At 6:56 p.m. ET, the company launched 23 more Starlink internet satellites.
SpaceX launches 53 satellites on Transporter-10 rideshare flight, nails rocket landing (video)
By Brett Tingley last updated
SpaceX launched 53 satellites aboard the Transporter-10 rideshare mission on March 4 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California and landed its 205th consecutive rocket.
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