SpaceX is reportedly building hundreds of spy satellites for the US governmentAccording to Reuters, SpaceX is developing a ‘Starshield’ swarm for the DoD’s National Reconnaissance Office.By C. MacDonald, 03.17.2024
SpaceX's third Starship test launch takes off successfullyThe company plans to test the payload door and carry out the first re-light of a Raptor engine in space.By K. Holt, 03.14.2024
SpaceX lawsuit claims repeated instances of gender discrimination and basic safeguarding failuresThe plaintiff paints a picture of a company with serious gender discrimination issues. By M. Moon, 03.07.2024
Amazon, one of the world's largest employers, has called the National Labor Relations Board 'unconstitutional'Amazon's claims are similar to the ones made by Elon Musk's SpaceX and grocery chain Trader Joe's. By P. Dixit, 02.16.2024
Intuitive Machines' lunar lander begins its multi-day journey to the moonIt could become the first privately built spacecraft to touch down on the lunar surface. By M. Moon, 02.15.2024
SpaceX moves its legal home to Texas from DelawareElon Musk is set on leaving Delaware after a judge in the state tossed out his $56 billion Tesla pay package. By M. Moon, 02.15.2024
SpaceX and T-Mobile send the first text messages from orbiting Starlink satellitesSpaceX aims to offer messaging services in 2024 and expand to voice and data by 2025.By S. Dent, 01.11.2024
SpaceX sues NLRB in an attempt to interrupt unfair labor caseThe labor board filed a complaint accusing it of illegally firing eight workers who criticized Elon Musk.By M. Moon, 01.05.2024
NLRB accuses SpaceX of illegally firing workers for criticizing Elon MuskThey wrote an open letter calling his behavior on social media a source of embarrassment.By M. Moon, 01.04.2024
SpaceX dominated private spaceflight in 2023, but its competitors (mostly) aren't quittingThere were 200 successful orbital launches before the end of the year, and SpaceX alone was responsible for 92. By C. MacDonald, 12.21.2023
Amazon boosts its satellite internet network with the help of space lasersProject Kuiper plans to create a mesh network of high-speed laser cross-links. By S. Fielding, 12.15.2023
Offworld 'company towns' are the wrong way to settle the solar system[Turns chair around backwards and sits down] "So, you want to live on Mars at Elon Musk's pleasure."By A. Tarantola, 12.10.2023
Amazon is swallowing its pride to ensure its internet satellites get to orbit on timeThe company bought rides from SpaceX for its Project Kuiper satellites, with three Falcon 9 launches set for 2025. By C. MacDonald, 12.02.2023
SpaceX loses another Starship and Super Heavy rocket in double explosion during testThe FAA cleared Starship for its second test this week following the explosion of the first in April.By C. MacDonald, 11.18.2023
Watch SpaceX's Starship lift off for its second fully integrated test flightThe FAA cleared the launch a few days ago after investigating Starship's explosive first test flight.By M. Moon, 11.18.2023
SpaceX prepares for Starship's second test flight after securing FAA clearanceIt's targeting a November 17 launch date for its spacecraft.By M. Moon, 11.15.2023
SpaceX workers face above-average injury rates as Musk prioritizes Mars over safety, report findsA Reuters investigation found hundreds of previously unreported injuries.By C. MacDonald, 11.11.2023
SpaceX will launch ESA navigation satellites amid delays with the EU's own rocketsIts Falcon 9 rockets will launch up to four Galileo navigation satellites. By S. Dent, 10.23.2023
SpaceX will ramp up its launches in 2024 for Starlink's satellite-to-cell serviceIt's aiming for 144 flights or 12 flights a month next year.By M. Moon, 10.21.2023
Starlink's satellite cell service is set to launch in 2024, but only for SMSVoice, data and IoT capabilities won't arrive on Direct-to-Cell until at least 2025.By A. Tarantola, 10.12.2023