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SpaceX gets FCC license for 1 million satellite-broadband user terminals

“SpaceX now licensed to deploy 1 million of what Musk calls “UFOs on a stick.” SpaceX has received government approval to deploy up to 1 million user terminals in the United States for its Starlink satellite-broadband constellation. SpaceX asked the …

Starlink Mission

“At 8:16 a.m. EDT, or 12:16 UTC, on Wednesday, March 18, SpaceX launched its sixth Starlink mission. Falcon 9 lifted off from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Falcon 9 …

SpaceX launches 60 Starlink satellites for new megaconstellation, misses rocket landing

“SpaceX successfully launched another batch of 60 Starlink satellites into orbit Monday (Feb. 17), but missed a milestone rocket landing on what was the company’s fourth flight of the year. Smoked billowed and flames erupted as the sooty Falcon …

SpaceX launches 60 new Starlink satellites, sticks rocket landing at sea

“SpaceX successfully launched its fourth batch of Starlink satellites into orbit and nailed a rocket landing today (Jan. 29) following days of weather delays for the mission. A sooty Falcon 9 rocket — which made its third flight with this launch …

NASA, SpaceX Complete Final Major Flight Test of Crew Spacecraft

“NASA and SpaceX completed a launch escape demonstration of the company’s Crew Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket Sunday. This was the final major flight test of the spacecraft before it begins carrying astronauts to the International Space Station …

SpaceX launches latest batch of 60 internet-beaming satellites for Starlink constellation

“Update January 6th, 10:20PM ET: SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket took off at 9:19PM ET from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, and deployed the 60 satellites about an hour after launch. The rocket also landed on the company …

SpaceX Dragon Heads to Space Station with NASA Science, Cargo

“A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft is on its way to the International Space Station after launching at 12:29 p.m. EST Thursday. Dragon will deliver more than 5,700 pounds of NASA cargo and science investigations, including studies of …

SpaceX’s 1st Full-Size Starship Prototype Suffers Anomaly in Pressure Test

“The stainless-steel Starship Mk1 experienced an anomaly during a cryogenic pressure test Wednesday (Nov. 20) at SpaceX’s facilities near the South Texas village of Boca Chica. The Mk1’s test campaign began just yesterday (Nov. 19), when the vehicle …

Starlink Mission

“SpaceX is targeting Monday, November 11 at 9:56 a.m. EST, 14:56 UTC, for launch of 60 Starlink satellites from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. A backup launch opportunity is …

SpaceX’s Mars-Colonizing ‘Starship’ Prototype Coming Together in Texas

“The first orbital prototype of SpaceX’s Mars-colonizing Starship vehicle should be ready to fly soon, company founder and CEO Elon Musk said. SpaceX is building two orbital Starship forerunners — a bit of intracompany competition intended to improve the design …