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Looking ahead to the next 25 years of private space stations
By Andrew Jones published
On Space.com's 25th anniversary, here's a look at the next 25 years of commercial space stations that are set to replace the International Space Station in low Earth orbit and beyond.
SpaceX wants to resume Falcon 9 rocket launches while FAA completes investigation
By Elizabeth Howell published
SpaceX is seeking a rapid return to Falcon 9 launches following a rare failure of its workhorse rocket during a satellite launch last week.
SpaceX test-fires Super Heavy Starship booster ahead of 5th flight (video)
By Josh Dinner published
SpaceX ignited the engines on the Super Heavy first stage booster of its Starship rocket, completing a critical test ahead of the megarocket's next flight.
SpaceX's Starship to fly again 'in 4 weeks,' Elon Musk says
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX aims to launch the fifth test flight of its huge Starship rocket just four weeks from now, Elon Musk said.
SpaceX teases catching Super Heavy booster with 'chopsticks' on upcoming Starship test flight (video)
By Brett Tingley published
SpaceX released a highlight reel from the fourth flight test of the Starship megarocket, which includes a tease of a new capability the company may test on an upcoming flight.
Find a piece of SpaceX space junk? Call the hotline
By Leonard David published
SpaceX has established a debris hotline and a special email address to aid folks who may have found fallen pieces of the company's hardware.
NASA confirms space debris in North Carolina was from SpaceX Crew Dragon reentry
By Brett Tingley published
NASA has confirmed that pieces of debris found throughout the mountains of North Carolina are the remnants of SpaceX Crew Dragon hardware that reentered the atmosphere in May 2024.
Join the FAA's virtual public meeting about SpaceX's Starship this evening
By Mike Wall published
The FAA is holding a virtual public meeting this evening (June 17) about the potential environmental impact of SpaceX's Starship operations in Florida, and you can participate.
Former SpaceX employees sue company, Elon Musk for retaliation, sexual harassment
By Mike Wall published
Eight former SpaceX employees are suing the company and its founder and CEO, Elon Musk, alleging sexual harassment and wrongful termination.
Stoke Space test-fires engine for upcoming fully reusable rocket (photos)
By Brett Tingley published
Stoke Space has announced the first successful hot-fire engine test for its Nova launch vehicle, which the company calls the "most robust, fully and rapidly reusable medium-lift rocket in the world."
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