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- 1New findings on Enceladus point to possible microbial lifeβΌPromising discoveries about the potential for life on one of Saturnβs icy moons
Researchers led by planetary scientist Frank Postberg at Freie UniversitΓ€t Berlin report promising new discoveries about the potential for life on Enceladus, Saturn's icy moon, drawing on data from the Cassini mission. The findings, published in Science, suggest conditions beneath the moon's frozen surface could support microbes, drawing attention across scientific and news communities.
- 2SpaceX launches classified US Space Force mission from CaliforniaβSpaceX launches classified mystery mission for US Space Force from California (video, photos)
SpaceX carried out a launch from California on behalf of the US Space Force, with details of the payload kept secret as part of a classified military mission. The liftoff drew attention for its national security implications and for SpaceX's growing role in military space operations, with photos and video of the launch circulating widely.
- 3SpaceX launches secretive U.S. Space Force mission from CaliforniaβSpaceX launches mysterious U.S. Space Force mission from California
SpaceX carried out a launch for the U.S. Space Force from California, with details of the mission's payload and purpose kept largely under wraps. The classified nature of the assignment has drawn attention, with coverage focusing on the growing role of commercial launch providers in national security space operations and speculation about what the mysterious mission involves.
- 4NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 Capsule Lands at Kennedy Space CenterβNASAβs SpaceX Crew-13 Lands at NASA Kennedy
NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission has returned to Earth, with the spacecraft landing at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The splashdown marks the end of the crew's mission to the International Space Station. Details about the crew's health, mission accomplishments and return timeline have not yet been released in the initial report.
- 5SpaceX launches classified Space Force mission from CaliforniaβSpaceX launches classified US Space Force mission from California, lands booster at sea
SpaceX launched a classified US Space Force mission from California, then successfully landed the Falcon 9 booster at sea. The payloads and mission details remain undisclosed, in keeping with standard practice for national security launches. The flight adds to SpaceX's growing cadence of military missions and demonstrates the company's continued reusable-rocket operations from the West Coast.
- 6SpaceX prepares for first orbital flight of StarshipβSpaceX shoots for first orbital flight of Starship
SpaceX is attempting the first orbital test flight of its Starship rocket, the largest and most powerful launch vehicle ever built. The flight from Starbase in Texas is a key milestone in the company's plan to develop a fully reusable spacecraft for missions to the Moon and Mars. Spaceflight enthusiasts and industry watchers are following preparations closely.
- 7SpaceX Unveils 10-Hour Mission Plan for Starship Flight 14βStarship Flight 14 Goes Orbital! SpaceX Reveals 10-Hour Mission | Starship Update
SpaceX has outlined plans for Starship Flight 14, with the next test expected to target an orbital mission lasting up to ten hours. The extended duration would mark a significant step for the program, testing the vehicle's endurance in space far beyond earlier short flights. Space enthusiasts and analysts are discussing what a ten-hour mission means for SpaceX's timeline toward operational Starship flights and future lunar and Mars ambitions.
- 8SpaceX Aims for Three Starship Flights in Five WeeksβSpaceX Is Aiming for 3 Starship Flights in 5 Weeks?!
SpaceX is reportedly planning to launch its Starship rocket three times over roughly five weeks, an unprecedented cadence for the still-in-testing mega rocket. Space commentators are buzzing about whether the company can realistically prepare the vehicle, the launch pad and regulatory approvals that quickly, given the challenges of earlier flights. If achieved, the rapid-fire schedule would mark a major step toward making Starship operations routine.
- 9SpaceX Footage Sheds Light on Salvaging Starship 40βSalvaging Starship 40: What SpaceX's New Footage Reveals
SpaceX has released new footage relating to Starship Ship 40, and analysts are going through it for clues about the vehicle's condition and whether any recovery or salvage work is possible. The images are being picked apart by space watchers for details on damage to the upper stage and what it means for the next Starship flight, as SpaceX works to keep its test campaign on schedule.
- 10Anthropic, OpenAI and Google face antitrust suit over AI slowdown pactβAnthropic, OpenAI et al. face antitrust suit for agreeing to slow AI development
A new antitrust lawsuit targets Anthropic, OpenAI, xAI and Google, alleging the AI companies agreed among themselves to slow the pace of AI development. Plaintiffs argue the alleged plan had been in motion for months before the companies publicly described any such agreement as self-serving. If the claims hold up, the case could become a major test of how competition law applies to coordination among leading AI labs.
- 11SpaceX Starship prepares for bid to reach orbitβWill SpaceX's Starship finally make it to orbit? We're about to find out
SpaceX is preparing its Starship rocket for a launch attempt that could see the vehicle reach orbit for the first time. The fully reusable, next-generation rocket has yet to complete an orbital flight, and anticipation is high among space enthusiasts. Observers are watching to see whether the vehicle will perform as designed and how the attempt will affect future missions.
- 12SpaceX's Starship Rocket Heads To Orbit With Much At StakeβSpaceXβs Starship Rocket Is Heading To OrbitβWith A Lot On The Line
SpaceX's Starship rocket is heading to orbit in a high-stakes test flight, according to Forbes. The mission carries significant weight for the company, as the giant rocket's performance could shape the future of SpaceX's deep-space ambitions and upcoming NASA lunar plans. Observers are watching closely to see whether the vehicle can complete its orbital objectives.
- 13SpaceX Runs Launch Rehearsal Ahead of Starship Flight 14βSpaceX Conducts Launch Rehearsal ahead of Starship Flight 14
SpaceX has carried out a full launch rehearsal as it prepares for the fourteenth flight of its Starship rocket. The dress rehearsal, watched closely by spaceflight observers, is a key milestone before the vehicle is cleared for liftoff. Attention is now turning to the countdown and what the next test flight could demonstrate about the program's progress.
- 14NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 Astronauts Arrive at Kennedy Space CenterβNASAβs SpaceX Crew-13 Astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center
The astronauts of NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission have arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of their upcoming launch to the International Space Station. Local outlet WKMG covered the arrival, which marks a standard pre-launch milestone as the crew completes final training and preparations. The mission continues NASA's routine rotation flights to the orbiting laboratory aboard SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
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NASA has announced that its SpaceX Crew-13 mission personnel are on their way to Kennedy Space Center, a standard step as the crew prepares for an upcoming launch to the International Space Station. The arrival signals that launch preparations are advancing, with further milestones such as preflight training and a launch date announcement expected in the coming days.
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SpaceX has carried out a crew launch, sending astronauts to orbit aboard one of its Crew Dragon capsules for NASA. News outlets across the United States are covering the liftoff, with reports highlighting the company's continued role flying crews to the International Space Station. Details of the mission, including the astronauts aboard and its destination, are being reported by regional papers.
- 17SpaceX targets Sept. 28 for Starship Flight 14 launchβWhat time will SpaceX launch its 1st orbital Starship test on Flight 14 on Sept. 28? (Full mission timeline)
SpaceX is preparing Starship Flight 14, its next orbital test flight, scheduled for Sept. 28. The mission follows the company's pattern of rapid Starship iterations, with the launch time tied to a specific window and a full mission timeline now published. Space watchers are anticipating another test of the giant rocket's booster catch and upper-stage performance as the program moves toward operational flights.
- 18SpaceX Starship launch could make history in TexasβSpaceX's Starship could make history. Where you can watch launch in Texas
SpaceX is preparing another Starship launch from its Starbase facility in Texas, with the flight potentially marking a historic milestone for the rocket program. The Corpus Christi Caller-Times published guidance on where spectators can watch the launch along the Texas Gulf Coast. Interest centers on Starship's progress toward reuse and future deep-space missions.
- 19NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts arrive in Florida for ISS launchβNASA's SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts arrive in Florida ahead of launch to ISS
The astronauts assigned to NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission have arrived in Florida for final preparations ahead of their launch to the International Space Station. Their arrival marks the start of standard pre-flight quarantine and training at Kennedy Space Center as the crew gets ready to fly to the ISS aboard a SpaceX spacecraft.
- 20SpaceX Launches 100th Block 5 Falcon 9 RocketβSpaceX Just Launched Its 100th Block 5 Rocket: Elon Musk Is Building an Unshakable Financial Fortress
SpaceX has launched its 100th Block 5 Falcon 9 rocket, a milestone for the reusable booster design that has become the workhorse of the company's launch business. Financial commentators argue the achievement underscores Elon Musk's growing commercial dominance, pointing to SpaceX's reusable-rocket economics as the foundation of a strong and increasingly unshakable financial position for the company.
- 21NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 arrives at Kennedy Space CenterβWATCH LIVE: NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 arrives at Kennedy Space Center
NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts have arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of their upcoming mission to the International Space Station. The crew's arrival was covered live by Fox News and Fox Business. The pre-flight milestone marks the next step in preparations for the launch of the latest NASA-SpaceX crew rotation mission.
- 22SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket carrying classified payloadβWATCH LIVE: SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches classified payload into orbit
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched a classified payload into orbit, with the liftoff streamed live by news outlets. The customer and mission details were not disclosed, consistent with US government or national security launches that are typically kept secret. Viewers followed the launch in real time as the rocket lifted off from Florida on its dedicated mission.
- 23Perseverance finds Mars crater held more than an ancient lakeβPerseverance discovers Mars crater was more than just an ancient lake
NASA's Perseverance rover has found evidence that Jezero Crater on Mars was more than just an ancient lake, according to new findings reported by Mashable. The discovery suggests the crater experienced a more complex geological and watery history than scientists previously believed, adding to the growing picture of Mars as a planet that once hosted diverse wet environments.
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SpaceX carried out a launch from California carrying a classified payload, keeping details of the cargo undisclosed. The mission lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base, with the rocket and its confidential payload delivered successfully. Classified launches are routine for SpaceX, but each one draws attention because the cargo's purpose and customer remain officially unknown.
- 25Classified SpaceX rocket launch from California shrouded in mysteryβMystery surrounds classified SpaceX rocket launch off California coast
SpaceX carried out a classified rocket launch from the California coast, with few details released about the payload or mission objectives. The secrecy surrounding the flight has drawn public attention, as observers speculate about what the rocket was carrying and which government or military agency was behind the mission.
- 26Florida-born NASA astronaut prepares for ISS launchβFrom DeBary to space: Florida-born NASA astronaut ready for launch to ISS
A NASA astronaut born in DeBary, Florida is ready for an upcoming launch to the International Space Station. Local outlets across Florida are covering the story, highlighting the astronaut's hometown roots in DeBary as the mission to the ISS approaches. Details on the launch date, crew, and mission objectives have not been provided in the initial reports.
- 27Next crew bound for the space station arrives in FloridaβNext crew bound for the space station arrive in Florida
The next crew scheduled to fly to the International Space Station has arrived in Florida ahead of their upcoming launch. The astronauts will complete final training and pre-flight preparations at Kennedy Space Center before lifting off to join the orbital outpost. The arrival marks a routine but key milestone in the countdown for the next rotating mission to the station.
- 28Elon Musk Attends White House State Dinner, Stocks WatchedβWhat Muskβs Tesla and SpaceX Stocks Are Doing After That White House State Dinner
Elon Musk attended a White House state dinner, and financial media are tracking how Tesla and SpaceX-related holdings are performing afterward. Coverage so far, including from Barron's, focuses on whether the appearance signals closer ties between Musk and the administration and how markets are reacting to the optics. No concrete policy outcomes from the dinner have been reported.
- 29SpaceX completes another secret Pentagon launch amid Starshield buildoutβSpaceX completes another secret Pentagon launch, adding to suspected Starshield buildout
SpaceX has carried out another classified launch for the US Department of Defense, with the payload and mission details kept secret. Observers believe the flight is part of the Pentagon's Starshield programme, SpaceX's military-focused satellite network, which is thought to be expanding with repeated dedicated national security launches in recent months.
- 30SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell Files to Sell $52 Million in StockβSpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell Files SEC Intent to Sell $52 Million in Executive Equity
SpaceX President and COO Gwynne Shotwell has filed an intention with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to sell roughly $52 million worth of her executive equity in the company. The filing signals a planned divestment of a portion of her long-held stake in Elon Musk's privately held space firm. Such filings by senior executives typically draw attention as indicators of insider sentiment about a company's valuation.
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SpaceX has completed the launch rehearsal for Starship Flight 14, the next test flight of its giant rocket system. The wet dress rehearsal puts the full launch sequence through its paces ahead of liftoff from Starbase, Texas. It is another step in SpaceX's rapid testing campaign for the Starship program, which is central to NASA's lunar landing plans and the company's deep-space ambitions.
- 32SpaceX Launch Site Declared No-Fly Zone Ahead of Tesla Roadster MissionβThe SpaceX Site Is Currently a No-Fly Zone Ahead of the Tesla Roadster's Launch
The airspace around SpaceX's launch site has been designated a no-fly zone ahead of the launch that will carry a Tesla Roadster into space. The restriction covers the area as the company prepares the Falcon Heavy rocket for its maiden flight. The unusual cargo β Elon Musk's personal sports car β has drawn wide attention to the mission, and the airspace closure signals the countdown is in its final stages.
- 33Crew-13 astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center ahead of launchβCrew-13 arrives at Kennedy Space Center before big launch
The Crew-13 astronauts have arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida as final preparations begin for their upcoming launch to the International Space Station. The crew's arrival marks a key milestone in the countdown, with preflight training, briefings and vehicle checks underway. The mission is part of NASA's commercial crew program, which rotates astronauts to the orbiting laboratory for long-duration science expeditions.
- 34SpaceX Stock Up 10% From $135 IPO Despite 34% PullbackβSpaceX Stock Is Still Up 10% From Its $135 IPO Price Despite a 34% Pullback
SpaceX shares are trading about 10% above the $135 price at which the company went public, even after a pullback of roughly 34% from earlier levels. The figures highlight how volatile the stock has been since its debut, with early gains partially unwound but investors still sitting on paper profits.
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SpaceX is answering public questions about its USSF-385 launch for the United States Space Force. The mission drew attention as the company shared details about the flight, its payload and its national security role. Enthusiasts are asking about the rocket used, timing and mission objectives.
- 36Cathie Wood Puts $1.3 Billion Fund Holding SpaceX and OpenAI OnchainβCathie Wood Brings $1.3 Billion Fund Holding SpaceX and OpenAI Onchain
Ark Invest's Cathie Wood is moving her $1.3 billion venture fund, whose holdings include SpaceX and OpenAI, onchain, giving investors tokenized exposure to private companies that are otherwise hard to access. The move is being covered across mainstream financial outlets and crypto media, drawing attention to the growing overlap between traditional asset management and blockchain-based tokenization of private market stakes.
- 37Analysts Split Sharply on SpaceX Valuation as Shares Hover Near $149βSpaceX Analysts Split Between $800 Bull Target and $75 Bear Case as Stock Trades Near $149
Analysts covering SpaceX are divided over the company's value, with the most bullish price target at $800 and the most bearish at $75, while shares trade around $149. The wide spread reflects disagreement over how to weigh the company's launch business against longer-term bets such as Starlink and Starship.
- 38Analysts Urge Selling SpaceX Stock Ahead of December Lock-Up ExpiryβThe Case for Selling SpaceX Stock Before its December Lock-Up Expiration
A new analysis argues investors should consider selling SpaceX shares before the company's December lock-up expiration, when early insiders and employees gain the ability to sell their holdings. The concern is that a wave of insider selling could pressure the share price. SpaceX stock has drawn strong retail interest, making the timing of these sales a closely watched question.