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SpaceX moves a Starship upper stage to the launch pad as part of preparations for the megarocket's upcoming 11th test flight. SpaceX posted this photo on X on Sept. 17, 2025.

SpaceX moves next Starship spacecraft to launch pad for testing (photos)

By Mike Wall published

SpaceX has moved its newest Starship spacecraft to the launch pad for testing ahead of the megarocket's upcoming 11th test flight.

Launches & Spacecraft
Artist's illustration of a human settlement on Mars, with SpaceX Starships in the background.

Humanity could settle Mars by 2055, Elon Musk says

By Mike Wall published

Humanity can establish a self-sustaining settlement on Mars in the next 30 years, provided our heavy-lift launch technology advances as planned, SpaceX chief Elon Musk said.

Private Spaceflight
Two astronauts wearing white spacesuits dig around in the dirt near a series of gray buildings on the reddish dusty surface of the planet Mars

'Artificial super astronauts': How AI and robotics could help humanity settle Mars

By Leonard David published

In the not-too-distant future, "artificial astronauts" could fly as actual crew members on human missions to Mars, and elsewhere in space.

Mars
fire erupts from below a giant chrome cylinder with four grid fins, next to a tower.

SpaceX test fires next Super Heavy booster for Starship's 11th upcoming launch (video)

By Josh Dinner published

The company is hoping to keep their momentum.

Launches & Spacecraft
SpaceX's Starship megarocket launches on its 10th-ever test flight, on Aug. 26, 2025.

What's next for SpaceX's Starship Mars rocket after Flight 10 success?

By Mike Wall published

Starship performed very well on its 10th-ever test flight Tuesday (Aug. 27), but SpaceX will soon move on from the shiny silver vehicle — to an even bigger version of it.

Launches & Spacecraft
SpaceX's Starship Flight 10 Ship vehicle lands in the Indian Ocean

SpaceX's giant Starship Mars rocket nails critical 10th test flight in stunning comeback (video)

By Mike Wall published

SpaceX's Starship megarocket took to the skies for the 10th time ever today (Aug. 26), on a bold test flight that marked a big bounceback from recent failures.

Private Spaceflight
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
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