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The Falcon Heavy rocket on the launchpad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

SpaceX gears up for 5th try at launching Falcon Heavy rocket

Following four scrubbed attempts to launch the Falcon Heavy earlier this month, SpaceX is preparing to try again this week.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 lifts off in December 2023.

SpaceX sets new annual launch record for Falcon rockets

SpaceX has had its busiest year yet, launching more Falcon rocket missions than ever, though it fell just short of reaching a major milestone.
A Falcon 9 booster coming in to land.

Relive SpaceX’s first booster landing exactly 8 years ago

Exactly eight years ago, SpaceX nailed its first Falcon 9 landing, paving the way for a system that has significantly reduced the cost of space access.
SpaceX tests the engines on the Starship spacecraft.

Watch SpaceX’s dramatic drone view of Starship test ahead of 3rd flight

SpaceX has shared dramatic footage showing a recent engine test involving its Starship spacecraft ahead of its third test flight atop the Super Heavy rocket.
SpaceX's Super Heavy booster on its way to the launchpad.

SpaceX shares stunning night shots of festive-looking Super Heavy rocket

SpaceX has shared a trio of awesome night shots showing its mighty Super Heavy booster being rolled to the launchpad ahead of the Starship's third test flight.
The SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft is pictured approaching the space station above the Indian Ocean on March 16, 2023.

How to watch a SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft depart the ISS this week

This week, a SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft will depart from the International Space Station after a brief one-month stay. Here's how to watch.
The Falcon Heavy on the launchpad in December 2023.

SpaceX reveals new launch date for 5th attempt at Falcon Heavy mission

SpaceX has revealed a new target launch date for a mission that will see its triple-booster Falcon Heavy rocket carry an experimental space plane to orbit.
The Falcon Heavy rocket on the launchpad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

SpaceX scrubs Falcon Heavy launch for 4th day in a row

SpaceX has scrubbed Wednesday night’s launch of the triple-booster Falcon Heavy rocket, marking the fourth such delay in as many days.
The Falcon Heavy on the launchpad in December 2023.

SpaceX stands down from Falcon Heavy launch for third day in a row

SpaceX has stood down from Tuesday's launch of the Falcon Heavy, marking the third such delay since Sunday. It's now targeting Wednesday evening for launch.
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy heading to space.

How to watch the SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch U.S. space plane to orbit

SpaceX is preparing the latest launch of its triple-booster Falcon Heavy rocket, which will carry an experimental space plane to orbit for the U.S. Space Force.
SpaceX's Starship spacecraft separating from the first-stage Super Heavy rocket in the vehicle's second integrated test flight in November 2023.

SpaceX shares cinematic footage of last month’s Starship mission

SpaceX has shared spectacular new footage of last month’s launch of the Starship, the most powerful rocket ever to fly.
SpaceX's Starship spacecraft just after separating from the Super Heavy booster.

SpaceX tracking camera shows Starship stage separation up close

Filming on Saturday, a SpaceX tracking camera captured the moment its Starship spacecraft achieved its first successful separation from the Super Heavy booster.
SpaceX's Starship rocket leaving the launchpad on Saturday.

SpaceX’s dramatic 360 video of Starship launch puts you on the launch tower

SpaceX has released a dramatic 360-degree video showing Saturday's launch of the Starship, the world's most powerful rocket.
The Super Heavy rocket during the Starship's launch in November 2023.

Watch SpaceX’s amazing slo-mo footage of Starship launch

SpaceX is continuing to share remarkable imagery from the second integrated test flight of its powerful Super Heavy booster and Starship spacecraft.
SpaceX's Starship rocket lifting off in November 2023.

Elon Musk reveals when mighty Starship rocket will be ready to fly again

Following Saturday's second test flight of the Starship rocket, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has said that it will be ready to fly again soon.
Part of the launchpad structure for the SpaceX's Starship rocket.

Elon Musk assesses new launchpad design for Starship

SpaceX chief Elon Musk has inspected the new launchpad following Saturday's launch of the Starship, the world's most powerful rocket.
SpaceX's Starship rocket leaving the launchpad on Saturday.

SpaceX shares stunning images of Saturday’s Starship launch

SpaceX has released some extraordinary images showing Saturday's launch of the Starship, the world's most powerful rocket.
Starship on the launch pad ahead of the second orbital flight test on November 11, 2023.

SpaceX Starship makes it off the pad, but is lost during second test flight

SpaceX has performed a second integrated test flight of its Starship, which survived stage separation but was lost near to the end of its engine burn.
SpaceX's Starship on the launchpad.

SpaceX needs good weather for Starship launch. Here’s how it’s looking

SpaceX is preparing to send the Starship to orbit on Saturday morning in what will be only the second test flight of the 400-foot-tall rocket.
A Super Heavy booster on the launchpad at SpaceX's site in Texas.

SpaceX given green light to send mighty Starship rocket skyward

The Federal Aviation Administration has given SpaceX permission to launch its powerful Starship rocket for the second time following a failed flight in April.
The Starship, comprising the first-stage Super Heavy and the upper-stage Starship spacecraft, on the launchpad at SpaceX's facility in Boca Chica, Texas.

How to watch SpaceX launch world’s most powerful rocket on Saturday

SpaceX is aiming to launch the Starship on Saturday. Here's how to watch the second flight of the world's most powerful rocket.
The Starship, comprising the first-stage Super Heavy and the upper-stage Starship spacecraft, on the launchpad at SpaceX's facility in Boca Chica, Texas.

SpaceX says it could fly Starship on Friday, but it depends on one thing

SpaceX says it could launch its Starship rocket on its second test flight as early as this Friday, but it depends on one important thing.
SpaceX's Super Heavy and Starship.

World’s most powerful rocket clears safety review for next test launch

The FAA has completed its safety review for SpaceX's second test flight of the mighty Super Heavy rocket, but it can't award a launch permit just yet.
SpaceX tests its Starship rocket in a ground-based ignition.

Watch this unique view of SpaceX’s latest Starship rocket test

SpaceX has released footage showing a unique view of its latest Starship rocket test ahead of its second launch atop the mighty Super Heavy rocket.
A Falcon 9 rocket heads to space in October 2023.

Watch SpaceX’s most recent Starlink mission in just 60 seconds

Check out this spectacular footage of SpaceX's latest Falcon 9 mission, featuring the launch, satellite deployment, and landing of the first-stage booster.
The Falcon Heavy rocket carrying the Psyche spacecraft.

NASA calls off Thursday’s launch of Psyche asteroid mission

Thursday's launch of NASA's asteroid-bound Psyche mission has been called off due to poor weather conditions at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
SpaceX testing an engine on its Starship spacecraft.

SpaceX gets big hint from FAA on next Starship launch opportunity

The FAA has suggested that a launch license for the second test flight of SpaceX's mighty Starship rocket could be coming as early as next month.
SpaceX's Starship spacecraft during a test in June 2023.

SpaceX Starship grounded by FAA until 63 fixes are made

The FAA has completed its investigation in the explosive test flight of the Starship in April and made a list of 63 corrective steps required before it can fly.
SpaceX's fully stacked Starship on the launchpad in Boca Chica, Texas.

Elon Musk declares SpaceX’s mighty Starship rocket ready for launch

SpaceX boss Elon Musk has said that after a series of tests and the installation of a more robust launchpad, the mighty Starship rocket is ready to fly again.
spacex crew 6 splash down after six months in orbit return

SpaceX Crew-6 splash down after 6 months in orbit

Four astronauts aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule have splashed down off the coast of Florida after six months in orbit.
The International Space Station.

The space station will become a little less crowded on Saturday

SpaceX’s four Crew-6 astronauts are expected to depart the space station on Saturday after four months living and working aboard the orbital laboratory.
nasa announces breakthrough in search for iss air leak space station

Watch the highlights of SpaceX’s Crew-7 arrival at the ISS

NASA has shared footage of SpaceX's Crew-7 astronauts arriving at the International Space Station on Sunday, August 27.
Crew-7's Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft on the launchpad.

SpaceX calls off Friday’s Crew-7 launch to the space station

NASA and SpaceX are making final preparations for their first crewed launch to the International Space Station since May.
A Falcon 9 rocket lifts off on May 30, for the first crewed test flight of the Crew Dragon capsule. flight

NASA eyes weather for Friday’s Crew-7 launch. Here’s how it’s looking

NASA and SpaceX are about to send four astronauts to the International Space Station, but they need decent weather to launch.