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SpaceX's Starship megarocket soars above Earth on its ninth test flight, on May 27, 2025.

SpaceX will launch next Starship flight in 'about 3 weeks,' Elon Musk says

By Mike Wall published

SpaceX plans to launch the 10th test flight of its Starship megarocket about three weeks from now, according to company founder and CEO Elon Musk.

Launches & Spacecraft
a boat on the left and AX 4 Dragon on the right during the recovery operations.

Private Ax-4 astronauts splash down aboard SpaceX capsule to conclude ISS mission (video)

By Josh Dinner published

The four astronauts of Axiom Space's latest private mission have safely returned to Earth after more that two weeks aboard the International Space Station.

Private Spaceflight
A white space capsule hangs upright, docked to the port of a space station. A robotic arm hangs to the left in the foreground.

Private Ax-4 astronauts depart ISS after unexpected extended stay (video)

By Josh Dinner published

The four astronauts of Axiom Space's latest private mission have concluded their stay aboard the International Space Station.

Private Spaceflight
The occupants of the International Space Station as of July 11, 2025. The four private Ax-4 astronauts are in blue flight suits.

Private Ax-4 astronauts heading back to Earth early July 14: Watch it live

By Mike Wall published

The private Ax-4 astronaut mission will undock from the International Space Station on Monday morning (July 14), and you can watch the action live.

Private Spaceflight
a white and black rocket launches into the dark of night, its bright white thrust lighting up its launch pad and surrounding area.

SpaceX launches mystery satellite to geostationary transfer orbit (video)

By Mike Wall published

SpaceX launched a mystery satellite to geostationary transfer orbit from Florida's Space Coast early Sunday morning (July 13).

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
Two astronauts eat pierogis in space

Private Ax-4 astronauts aboard ISS are filling their time with science, views of Earth and pierogis (video)

By Josh Dinner published

As the Axiom-4 mission approaches its two-week mark before returning to Earth, the private space mission crew discusses science and pierogis.

Private Spaceflight
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
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