MAY 27
2 ITEMS
SpaceX's Starship Flight 9 Reaches Space, Takes the Next Step in Iterative Testing
SpaceX launched its Starship megarocket for the ninth time on May 27, achieving the first-ever reuse of a Super Heavy booster. The vehicle's two stages separated as planned, and...
SPACE
SpaceX
Regulatory
Elon Musk admitted in an interview with Ars Technica that he has spent “too much time on politics” this year
Elon Musk acknowledged spending excessive time on political activities and expressed a renewed focus on SpaceX's objectives. He emphasized the challenges faced in Washington and...
BUSINESSINSIDER
SpaceX
Politics
MAY 22
1 ITEM
SpaceX Starship Flight 9 cleared for launch by FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration has granted SpaceX authorization to proceed with the ninth test flight of its Starship/Super Heavy launch system from its Starbase facility i...
MYSANANTONIO
SpaceX
MAY 21
1 ITEM
Vietnam's Trade Minister meets with SpaceX amid tariff discussions
Vietnam's Trade Minister Nguyen Hong Dien met with executives from SpaceX and other U.S. firms during a visit to Washington to discuss tariff negotiations. Vietnam is engaging w...
VIETNAMLAWMAGAZINE
SpaceX
MAY 20
2 ITEMS
Axios Harris survey shows lower SpaceX brand ranking - does it matter?
The 2025 Axios Harris 100 drops SpaceX several spots, attributing the decline to Elon Musk’s polarizing public profile. Brand-perception scores carry little weight with the comp...
AXIOS
SpaceX
SpaceX and Palantir linked to Trump's 'Golden Dome' missile defense plan
President Trump announced the $175 billion 'Golden Dome' missile defense initiative, modeled after Israel's Iron Dome, to protect the U.S. from various missile threats. Reports ...
REUTERS
SpaceX
MAY 19
1 ITEM
SpaceX to initiate new Starlink shell from Vandenberg
The U.S. Department of the Air Force released draft documents outlining plans for a new SpaceX launch site at Vandenberg Space Force Base. The proposed site aims to support incr...
SPACEFLIGHTNOW
SpaceX
Starlink
MAY 17
1 ITEM
Musk says Starbase “Tower 2” will be taller for next-generation Starship
Replying on X, Elon Musk confirmed the new launch tower rising at Starbase will stand higher to accommodate longer Starships and heavier payloads. Current estimates put the Bloc...
MAY 15
2 ITEMS
UK officials ask FAA to reroute Starship debris corridor
ProPublica obtained correspondence showing the UK Civil Aviation Authority urging the FAA to alter Starship hazard areas after debris from Flight 8 crossed Atlantic air routes. ...
PROPUBLICA
SpaceX
Regulatory
FAA modifies Starship Flight 9 license but holds launch until mishap
The Federal Aviation Administration approved updated parameters for the next Starship test, authorizing reuse of the Flight 7 booster and expanding air- and sea-closure zones. L...
REUTERS
SpaceX
Regulatory
