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China launches debut mission of Falcon 9-like rocket with no advance notice (video)
By Mike Wall published
China launched its partially reusable Long March 12B rocket for the first time ever on Monday (June 1), sending it up without issuing airspace closure notices ahead of time.

SpaceX wins $4 billion Space Force contract for satellites that target 'airborne threats' anywhere on Earth
By Julian Dossett published
The U.S Space Force has awarded SpaceX $4.16 billion to help the military track airborne targets using satellites.

Unlocking 'the true space age': Impulse Space raises $500 million to build out fleet of ultra-mobile spacecraft
By Mike Wall published
Impulse Space — which was founded by Tom Mueller, SpaceX's first-ever employee — just raised $500 million to build out the ultra-mobile spacecraft that it believes will transform the space economy.

Will SpaceX still be a launch company after its historic IPO?
By Leonard David published
What does SpaceX's coming IPO mean for the company, investors and markets in general?

Starlink satellites: Facts, tracking and impact on astronomy
By Tereza Pultarova last updated
Reference Starlink satellites have been developed by SpaceX to provide internet to remote locations. Here we explore the controversial megaconstellation in more detail.

SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites from Florida just hours after Blue Origin rocket explosion (video)
By Robert Z. Pearlman last updated
SpaceX launched 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Friday (May 29), about 12 hours after Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded on a different pad at the site.

What's next for SpaceX's Starship V3 megarocket after its historic debut flight?
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX's "V3" Starship megarocket did pretty well on its debut flight last week. What's next for the powerful next-gen vehicle?

FAA grounds SpaceX's Starship V3 megarocket after Flight 12 'mishap'
By Mike Wall published
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has declared the debut flight of SpaceX's Starship V3 vehicle a mishap and is requiring an investigation before the megarocket can fly again.

NASA will reveal the Artemis 3 astronauts on June 9
By Mike Wall published
On June 9, NASA will reveal the astronauts who will fly on the Artemis 3 docking mission in Earth orbit next year.

Artemis moon base will cover 'hundreds of square miles' with hopping drones and new lunar rovers, NASA says
By Mike Wall published
NASA envisions its moon base covering hundreds of square miles, and hopping scout drones may mark the facility's perimeter. The agency just awarded $1 billion in contracts to get the ball rolling.
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