Starship

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong marveled at Elon Musk’s vision and scientific prowess after SpaceX’s historic ‘Chopsticks' catch of the Starship booster. What Happened: Armstrong took to X to express his thoughts on Musk’s efficiency, saying “Someone should do a rigorous (Jim...

Cryptocurrencies referencing Elon Musk's SpaceX and its Starship rocket surged after the space transportation giant's historic engineering feat Sunday. What happened: Solana (CRYPTO: SOL)-based coin, SpaceX, popped 216% in the last 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap. The coin, which traded on the...

In a landmark achievement, SpaceX’s Starship rocket has successfully completed its fifth major test flight, which included a first-of-its-kind “catch” of the booster back at the launch tower. What Happened: The Starship, touted as the most powerful rocket ever built, took off at 8...

Elon Musk‘s SpaceX said on Saturday that its Starship‘s fifth test flight is expected to launch as early as 7 a.m. CT on Sunday, after a long battle of words with regulator Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). What Happened: SpaceX was planning on launching Starship on...

Elon Musk‘s SpaceX said on Monday that its Starship‘s fifth test flight could launch as soon as Oct. 13 if it receives necessary regulatory approvals. What Happened: The schedule, however, is likely to change, the company warned, citing the dynamic schedules associated with all...

Elon Musk on Wednesday called for the resignation of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) chief Mike Whitaker as the tension between the federal agency and the billionaire’s rocket manufacturing company SpaceX mounts. What Happened: “He (Whitaker) needs to resign,” Musk said on...

Elon Musk‘s SpaceX on Tuesday slammed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) administrator Mike Whitaker for his comments defending delays in greenlighting the next launch of its Starship launch vehicle. What Happened: “…every statement he made was incorrect,” SpaceX...

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on Monday that there are multiple regulatory hurdles to launching a rocket, including getting clearance from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. What Happened: “We need multiple Fish licenses to launch a rocket (actually)!,” Musk wrote on social media platform...

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on Sunday that the rocket manufacturing company intends to launch about five uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years, elaborating on his timeline from earlier this month. What Happened: If the five uncrewed missions land safely, crewed missions will be possible in four...

SpaceX, on Friday, continued to prepare for the fifth test flight of its Starship launch vehicle despite rising tensions with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the federal agency responsible for greenlighting launches. What Happened: SpaceX said on Friday that the fifth flight’s...

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, on Friday, continued his ongoing criticism of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) by leveling allegations of a lack of background in the field of aviation and space, at the wrong person. What Happened: “Shouldn't the head of an organization responsible for...

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on Thursday that the rocket manufacturing company intends to offer a trip to Mars to anyone who volunteers in the future but warned that the journey might be uncomfortable. What Happened: “In all seriousness, SpaceX hopes to offer travel to Mars to anyone who wants...

Elon Musk‘s rocket manufacturing company SpaceX on Wednesday tested the engines of its Starship launch vehicle for its sixth flight test, even while its fifth flight’s timeline remains uncertain. What Happened: The company took to social media platform X to share pictures and videos...

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk on Wednesday said that without “significant” reforms, SpaceX’s efforts to make life multiplanetary and take humanity to Mars could face hurdles. What Happened: “We will never reach Mars if Kamala wins,” Musk wrote on social media...

Elon Musk‘s spacecraft manufacturing company SpaceX on Tuesday pinned regulatory red tape as the cause for delays in the development of its ambitious Starship launch vehicle whose fifth flight test is now expected in late November. What Happened: Starship has been ready for its fifth flight...