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SpaceX is about to attempt its most ambitious Starship test flight yet. Here’s what to know
The world’s most powerful rocket is back on the launchpad at the SpaceX Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas, and ready for another daring test flight.
F.A.A. Clears the Way for SpaceX to Hold Starship Launch on Sunday
The agency said the company had agreed to study the environmental impact of its launches in South Texas and ways to mitigate harm to wildlife.
SpaceX’s Starship Cleared For New Test Flight
SpaceX is squaring off against government regulators as it seeks to test launch its Starship rocket more frequently. Company executives and members of Congress are raising concerns about the pace of FAA approvals.
SpaceX gets approval for Starship launch amid standoff with FAA
The FAA gave Elon Musk’s SpaceX a license to move forward with a test flight that will try to catch a rocket booster between two metal pincers known as “chopsticks.”
SpaceX Wins Earlier-Than-Expected Approval to Fly Fifth Starship
SpaceX received approval from US air safety regulators to launch the fifth major test flight of its massive Starship rocket — a pivotal mission that will see the booster portion return from space and attempt to land upright.
California Rejects Bid for More Frequent SpaceX Launches
A commission denied a request to increase the number of rocket launches on the state’s central coast, citing environmental concerns.
FAA approves SpaceX Starship 5 flight set for Sunday
The Federal Aviation Administration approved a license on Saturday for the launch of SpaceX's Starship 5 set for Sunday after earlier saying it did not expect to make a decision until late November.
SpaceX Starship launches: Live updates
The next Starship launch by SpaceX will be Starship Flight 5, a test flight that is currently scheduled to blast off no earlier than Sunday, Oct. 13, at 8 a.m. EDT (1200 GMT), pending final FAA approvals. Starship Flight 5 will attempt SpaceX's first return to launch site and capture of the Super Heavy booster.
California officials reject more SpaceX rocket launches, with some citing Musk's X posts
SpaceX's plans to launch more rockets from California's coast were rejected by a state commission this week, with some officials citing Elon Musk's political posts on X.
Report: SpaceX uses dominance in rocket launches to boost Starlink
SpaceX has used its dominant position as the primary rocket launcher to push satellite rivals to share wireless airwaves with its Starlink broadband internet business, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
SpaceX will attempt historic catch of returning Starship booster on Sunday
Starship is ready to fly again — and for the first time, SpaceX is going to try to bring the booster back to the launch site ...
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SpaceX's Crew-8 astronauts to depart ISS for trip home on Oct. 13
SpaceX's Crew-8 astronaut mission for NASA is scheduled to depart the International Space Station early Sunday morning (Oct.
Countdown is on for SpaceX Starship to launch early Sunday from South Texas. Get live updates here.
Starbase-area residents are being warned of sonic booms as mega-rocket's booster stage attempts to land at Boca Chica Beach ...
What time is SpaceX's Starship Flight 5 launch test on Oct. 13 (and how to watch online)?
SpaceX will launch its fifth Starship launch test, called Starship Flight 5, in what will be an audacious attempt to capture ...
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Stranded Astronauts Will Arrive Home in 2025 Thanks to SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft
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FAA Clears SpaceX’s Falcon 9 for Flight After Upper Stage Mishap
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given SpaceX the green light to resume regular launches of its Falcon 9 rocket, ...