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SpaceX's new direct-to-cell Starlink satellites relay their 1st text messages
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX just broke in its newly launched direct-to-cell Starlink satellites, using them to send text messages for the first time.
Starship, Starlink and more: SpaceX poised for huge 2024
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX smashed its own record last year, launching 96 missions to orbit. But 2024 will be even busier, if things go according to plan.
SpaceX launches 1st batch of 'direct to cell' Starlink satellites (video)
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX launched 21 more of its Starlink internet satellites, including the first six 'direct to cell' craft, on Tuesday (Jan. 2).
Private Peregrine moon lander is stacked on ULA Vulcan rocket ahead of Jan. 8 launch
By Robert Lea published
Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander was stacked on the rocket that will launch it to space, with final checks and fueling now completed.
SpaceX fires up giant Starship rocket ahead of 3rd test flight (video)
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX conducted a static fire test today (Dec. 20) with Ship 28, a prototype that's being readied to make the third test flight of the Starship program.
Blue Origin launches New Shepard rocket, aces landing in 1st return to flight since 2022 failure (video)
By Mike Wall published
Blue Origin launched its first mission since September 2022 on Dec. 19, safely bringing the payloads back to Earth. The next space tourism crew has not yet been announced.
SpaceX launches Starlink satellites from Florida after multiple delays (video)
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX launched 23 more of its Starlink internet satellites on Monday (Dec. 18) after a series of delays.
Blue Origin calls off 1st New Shepard rocket launch since 2022 failure due to 'ground system issue'
By Elizabeth Howell published
Blue Origin scrubbed its first mission since Sept. 2022 this morning (Dec. 18), with no new launch date announced. It could attempt flying again as early as this week, however.
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