Space

NASA held a prelaunch news conference for the SpaceX Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station on February 9, 2026, highlighting opportunities for technology development and crew readiness.

SpaceX experienced an in-flight anomaly on February 2 during Starlink 17-32, where the second stage failed to ignite for deorbit burn after deploying 25 satellites, leading to uncontrolled reentry.

SpaceX plans a Starlink mission from SLC-4E, California on February 11, targeting droneship landing.

The FAA authorized SpaceX's Falcon 9 to return to flight on February 6 after a four-day grounding due to an upper stage anomaly during the Starlink 17-32 mission on February 2.

SpaceX is launching the Starlink 17-33 mission using Falcon 9 booster B1088 on its 13th flight, with live coverage starting 30 minutes prior to liftoff from Vandenberg Space Force Base.

NASA and SpaceX target February 11 for the Crew-12 astronaut mission launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 6:01 a.m. EST using Falcon 9 and Crew Dragon 'Freedom'.

SpaceX is merging with xAI, valuing the enlarged entity at $1.25 trillion to fuel Elon Musk's AI and space exploration efforts.

SpaceX completed its 13th launch of January with Starlink 6-101 mission at 2:22 a.m. EST from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

SpaceX launched the Starlink 17-19 mission on January 29, 2026, from Vandenberg, deploying 25 satellites including the 11,000th Starlink satellite to date, with the Falcon 9 booster achieving its 19th flight and landing on a droneship.

Elon Musk announced SpaceX's Starship Flight 12, the debut of Version 3 with Raptor V3 engines, targeted in about six weeks around mid-March 2026, featuring taller design capable of over 100 tons to low Earth orbit.

FAA advances approval for up to 44 Starship launches from LC-39A, following Draft EIS in August 2025, positioning the site for lunar, Mars, and commercial missions with first launches potentially in late 2026.

FAA has approved SpaceX Starship launches and landings at Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A, advancing environmental reviews to support up to 44 launches from the site and enabling operations on Florida's East Coast.

SpaceX launched the first satellites for T-Mobile’s direct-to-cell service.[1]

SpaceX received approval to launch another 7,500 next-gen Starlink satellites into orbit.

Iran has completely shut down the internet amid protests, affecting even Starlink services in the region.

NASA announced a new partnership with Rocket Lab to deploy a constellation of small satellites for Earth observation, with the first launch scheduled for next month.

SpaceX successfully launched a Starship mission, marking the first fully reusable orbital flight and a major step toward regular Starship operations.

SpaceX successfully launched a Starlink mission from Cape Canaveral, deploying 22 new satellites to expand its broadband network, with plans for additional launches this month.

NASA announced a new partnership with Rocket Lab to launch a small satellite mission focused on Earth observation, with the Electron rocket scheduled for liftoff in early February.

SpaceX is targeting perfection of its Starship rocket in 2026, with Elon Musk emphasizing the importance of achieving reliable and frequent launches for future missions[4].

SpaceX is preparing Starship Flight 12 for Q1 2026 using Block 3 vehicles, with Super Heavy Booster 19 stacking completed rapidly by end of December 2025 at Starbase.

As of October 13, 2025, Starship has completed 11 launches with 6 successes and 5 failures, transitioning to Version 3 prototypes for Flight 12.

SpaceX advanced assembly of Super Heavy Booster 19, completing barrel stacking in 25 days by December 20, 2025, aiming for Flight 12 launch in February-March 2026 timeframe.

SpaceX launched the 11th flight test of its Starship-Super Heavy rocket from Starbase, Texas, on October 13, 2025, marking the final mission for Version 2 and Pad A configuration, targeting liftoff at 2315 UTC with Booster B15 and Ship S38.

During the flight, the Super Heavy booster B15 will use a new engine configuration for its landing burn, starting with 13 middle and center engines then transitioning to five, targeting an offshore splashdown.[1]

SpaceX plans this as the final Starship launch of 2025, shifting focus to Version 3 development for orbital launches and recoveries, with operations moving to the new Pad B featuring a flame trench.[1]

Starship upper stage S38 will attempt a sea-level Raptor engine relight during the coast phase to demonstrate deorbit capabilities for future missions, followed by a water landing in the Indian Ocean.[1]

SpaceX is targeting the 11th flight test of its Starship-Super Heavy rocket from Starbase, Texas, on Monday evening at 6:15 p.m. CDT (2315 UTC), marking the final launch of Version 2 and the current Pad A configuration.[1]

Blue Origin has not announced a new New Glenn launch date or mission update in the past day; the rocket remains in final integration and testing phases.

SpaceX has not conducted a Starship test flight or major Starlink deployment in the past 24 hours; the next Starship launch remains in preparation with no official date announced yet.

SpaceX successfully launched 28 Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California; the first stage landed on the 'Of Course I Still Love You' droneship in the Pacific Ocean.

SpaceX scrubbed the planned Starship 11th flight test from Starbase, Texas, due to poor weather; the mission, intended to be the final Version 2 Starship-Super Heavy launch, is now targeting a new date later this week.

SpaceX is targeting a Starship-Super Heavy launch from Starbase, Texas, on Monday evening (6:15 p.m. CDT / 2315 UTC) for the 11th flight test, which will be the final mission for the Version 2 Starship and the current Pad A configuration.

SpaceX plans to transition Starship operations to the new Pad B at Starbase, which features a more traditional flame trench, and will spend several months finalizing Starship Version 3 for orbital launch and recovery.

This Starship flight will test a new booster landing burn profile on B15 (13 engines down to 5) and attempt a relight of a sea-level Raptor on S38 during coast to demonstrate deorbit and orbit-raising capabilities for future missions.

Google, Amazon, and xAI are collaborating on a project to launch AI into space, though specific details about the mission or timeline have not yet been disclosed.

SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 mission carrying 23 Starlink v2 Mini satellites to low Earth orbit, continuing its rapid expansion of the broadband constellation.

NASA and ESA announced a new joint mission to study Jupiter’s moon Europa, with a planned launch in 2030 and a shared orbiter and lander architecture.

The Starship vehicle performed a dynamic banking maneuver and tested subsonic guidance algorithms before a water landing in the Indian Ocean, providing critical data for future orbital flights and recovery operations.

SpaceX successfully launched its 11th Starship flight test from Starbase, Texas, marking the final mission for the Version 2 Starship-Super Heavy configuration and the last launch of 2025 for the Starship program.

NASA's next crew, including Chris Williams and Roscosmos cosmonauts, completed final training at Baikonur Cosmodrome ahead of their launch to the International Space Station on November 27, 2025.

SpaceX successfully launched the final Version 2 Starship-Super Heavy from Starbase, Texas, marking the end of the V2 configuration and paving the way for Version 3 development.

SpaceX successfully launched its 11th Starship test flight from Starbase, Texas, marking the final mission for the Version 2 configuration and Pad A. The flight included a dynamic banking maneuver and subsonic guidance tests, with the upper stage splashing down in the Indian Ocean.

NASA announced a new partnership with a commercial space station developer to support future research and astronaut missions, expanding its presence in low Earth orbit.

SpaceX also conducted a Starlink launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, deploying 28 new satellites and successfully landing the Falcon 9 first stage on the droneship 'Of Course I Still Love You'.

NASA announced a new partnership with Rocket Lab to deploy a constellation of small satellites for Earth observation, with the first launch scheduled for Q1 2026.

SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 22 Starlink satellites, marking the 100th Starlink mission and expanding global broadband coverage.

SpaceX has successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 23 Starlink satellites, marking the 15th Starlink mission of the year and expanding global broadband coverage.

NASA has announced a new partnership with Rocket Lab to deploy a constellation of small satellites for Earth observation, focusing on climate monitoring and disaster response.

A research team in Japan has created a groundbreaking Milky Way simulation that follows more than 100 million stars, offering unprecedented detail in galactic evolution studies.

A new study of the red dwarf system TOI-3884 has uncovered rare, persistent spot-crossing signals, providing new insights into stellar activity and exoplanet detection.

SpaceX continues its robust launch cadence with new Starlink deployments, maintaining its position as a leader in satellite internet services.

SpaceX delayed its Starship Flight 12 mission after a catastrophic rupture during ground testing of Super Heavy Booster 18, pushing the launch several months beyond the original target.

Blue Origin has announced progress on its New Glenn rocket, with successful testing of upgraded BE-4 engines that now deliver increased thrust. The company is targeting a first launch in early 2026.

SpaceX's first 'Version 3' Super Heavy Starship booster suffered a major mishap during initial ground testing, with the booster buckling and rupturing before any engines were installed. This incident is expected to delay the next Starship flight test and could impact NASA's Artemis III lunar landing timeline.

NASA and ESA announced a new partnership to develop a joint Mars sample return mission, with the first launch window set for late 2026.

SpaceX successfully launched its 100th Starlink mission, deploying 22 new satellites to expand global broadband coverage. The company also announced progress on Starship's next orbital test flight, scheduled for December 2025.

Starlink has launched a new batch of satellites from Cape Canaveral today, expanding its global broadband coverage. The mission used a Falcon 9 rocket and marked the 200th successful Starlink launch to date.

SpaceX's Booster 18 suffered a major anomaly during a cryogenic proof test at Masseys on November 21, 2025, resulting in a rupture of the LOX tank. This incident will delay the next Starship flight test (Flight 12) indefinitely as SpaceX shifts focus to Booster 19.

SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 23 Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit. The launch marks the 100th Starlink mission and brings the total number of operational satellites to over 5,000.

NASA announced a new partnership with Rocket Lab to deploy a constellation of small satellites for Earth observation, with the first launch scheduled for December 2025. The satellites will monitor climate change and natural disasters.

NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the Sentinel-6B satellite to monitor sea-level rise and ocean health.

Blue Origin completed integration of the Escapade spacecraft onto the New Glenn rocket, with the second New Glenn mission scheduled for launch in November 2025.

NASA announced the successful deployment of the latest batch of Starlink satellites, expanding global broadband coverage and supporting new partnerships with international telecom providers.

SpaceX is targeting a January 2026 launch for Starship Flight 12, with Ship 39 and Booster 18 undergoing cryogenic proof tests and static fire campaigns at Starbase, Texas.

NASA announced the selection of two new commercial partners for lunar surface technology development, supporting future Artemis missions and sustainable lunar exploration.

SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 23 Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit, marking the company's 67th launch of 2025.

SpaceX is preparing for a Starlink mission scheduled for November 14, 2025, from LC-39A in Florida, continuing its rapid deployment of satellite internet constellations.

SpaceX conducted its 11th Starship flight test from Starbase, Texas, marking the final launch of the Version 2 Starship-Super Heavy and the last mission from Pad A before moving to Pad B for future launches.

NASA has announced a new partnership with SpaceX to develop a lunar lander variant of Starship, which will be used for future Artemis missions to the Moon, with the first crewed landing planned for 2027.

SpaceX has officially confirmed that Starship Flight 12 will launch in January 2026, marking the beginning of the V3 iteration of the Starship program and closing the door on any further Starship flights in 2025.

NASA announced a new partnership with private companies for lunar surface technology development, aiming for a 2026 moon landing.

Rocket Lab completed its first Electron launch from the U.S., expanding its satellite deployment capabilities.

SpaceX successfully launched a Starship mission, marking the first fully integrated test flight with payload deployment.

Scientists have captured the first-ever 3D map of a distant galaxy using the James Webb Space Telescope, marking a significant milestone in astronomical imaging and space exploration.

Scientists observed the brightest flare yet from a supermassive black hole, marking a significant astronomical discovery.

NASA has pressured SpaceX to accelerate its Starship development timeline, with the next major milestones including a ship-to-ship propellant transfer demonstration and a long-duration flight test scheduled for 2026.

SpaceX successfully launched its 11th Starship test flight from Starbase, Texas, marking the final mission for the Version 2 Starship-Super Heavy configuration and Pad A. The launch used Booster B15 and Ship 38, with plans to reuse 24 of the 33 Raptor 2 engines.