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A SpaceX Starship rocket stands atop its launch pad for the Flight 10 test flight on Aug. 25, 2025.

What time is SpaceX's Starship Flight 10 launch today? How to watch it live

By Tariq Malik last updated

SpaceX is now targeting the launch of its Starship Flight 10 test mission for Tuesday (Aug. 26) at 7:30 p.m. EDT (2330 GMT) after back to back delays.

Launches & Spacecraft
SpaceX Starship Flight 9 burns up after losing control on May 27, 2025.

SpaceX completes investigation into recent Starship failures, clears the way for Flight 10

By Josh Dinner published

The FAA has closed its investigation into SpaceX's Starship failure this spring and given the green light for Starship Flight Test 10 to proceed this weekend.

Private Spaceflight
SpaceX's Starship megarocket launches on its ninth-ever test flight on May 27, 2025.

SpaceX signs deal to fly Italian experiments to Mars on Starship's 1st commercial Red Planet flights

By Mike Wall published

SpaceX has signed a deal with the Italian Space Agency to fly Italian experiments on the first commercial Starship missions to Mars.

Launches & Spacecraft
SpaceX hangar at the Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex-39A

SpaceX quiz: Test your private rocket knowledge

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

Whether you're a Falcon 9 fan or want to go to Mars, this quiz is your chance to prove it.

Private Spaceflight
astronauts in white spacesuits pose for portraits

What time is SpaceX's Crew-11 astronaut launch to the ISS on July 31?

By Samantha Mathewson published

Here's how to watch the July 31 launch of SpaceX's Crew‑11 mission, which will send NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui and cosmonaut Oleg Platonov to the ISS.

Launches & Spacecraft
Artist's rendering of the exterior of the planned Inspiration4 Skills Training Complex at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Alabama.

Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman donating $15 million for Space Camp programs

By Mike Wall published

Jared Isaacman, the billionaire private astronaut who until recently was on track to lead NASA, is donating $15 million to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center for its Space Camp programs.

Space Exploration
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy (center left, in blue suit and striped tie) and family at his ceremonial swearing-in by Vice President J.D. Vance in January 2025.

Who is Sean Duffy, NASA's new interim chief? From champion lumberjack, reality TV star and Cabinet secretary to space

By Mike Wall published

President Donald Trump has tapped Transportation Secretary and former reality TV star Sean Duffy to lead NASA on an interim basis. Here's what we know about the man.

Missions
Two men in dark suits sit at a brown wooden table with a single glass of water. The man on the right has his hands raised and his lips pursed.

Trump names Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy as interim NASA administrator

By Josh Dinner published

Trump abruptly announced the appointment of Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy as acting NASA Administrator as the U.S. Senate reviews the space agency's proposed budget.

Space Exploration
A man points his finger at the right of the screen.

'I was a good, visible target': Jared Isaacman on why Trump pulled his NASA chief nomination

By Mike Wall published

President Donald Trump says he withdrew the nomination of Jared Isaacman for NASA administrator after learning of his donations to Democratic political candidates.

Space Exploration
a black and white rocket lifts off into an overcast, foggy sky, its thrust lighting the landscape below

SpaceX launches human remains, reentry capsules and more on Transporter 14 rideshare mission (video)

By Mike Wall published

SpaceX launched 70 different payloads — including a special memorial capsule carrying cremated remains and DNA samples — today (June 23) on the Transporter 14 rideshare mission.

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