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    SpaceX launches classified US Space Force mission from California●SpaceX launches classified mystery mission for US Space Force from California (video, photos)✉newsScienceSpace56 min ago

    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.

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    SpaceX launches secretive U.S. Space Force mission from California●SpaceX launches mysterious U.S. Space Force mission from California✉newsScienceSpace56 min ago

    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.

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    SpaceX prepares for first orbital flight of Starship●SpaceX shoots for first orbital flight of Starship▶youtubeScienceSpace176.3K56 min ago

    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.

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    NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 Capsule Lands at Kennedy Space Center●NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Lands at NASA Kennedy✉newsScienceSpace56 min ago

    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.

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    SpaceX launches classified Space Force mission from California●SpaceX launches classified US Space Force mission from California, lands booster at sea✉newsScienceSpace56 min ago

    SpaceX launched a classified US Space Force mission from California and successfully landed the Falcon 9 booster at sea. The payload's purpose has not been disclosed, consistent with national security missions. Multiple local outlets are carrying the launch, highlighting SpaceX's continued role in military space operations and its reusable rocket landing operations at sea.

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    SpaceX Starship to attempt first orbital mission on 14th flight●SpaceX Starship to attempt first orbital mission with 14th flight▶youtubeScienceSpace199.6K56 min ago

    SpaceX is preparing its Starship for a first orbital mission on the vehicle's 14th flight test. The attempt is a key milestone for the program, which has been iterating through rapid test launches from Texas. Interest is high because an orbital run would mark the biggest step yet toward making the massive rocket fully operational for future missions, including NASA's lunar plans.

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    SpaceX Unveils 10-Hour Mission Plan for Starship Flight 14●Starship Flight 14 Goes Orbital! SpaceX Reveals 10-Hour Mission | Starship Update▶youtubeScienceSpace246.5K56 min ago

    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.

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    SpaceX Aims for Three Starship Flights in Five Weeks●SpaceX Is Aiming for 3 Starship Flights in 5 Weeks?!▶youtubeScienceSpace382.2K56 min ago

    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.

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    Starlink satellite drift could track weather from orbit●Astronomer watches Starlink satellites sinking to build a 'planetary barometer'YhnScience6557 min ago

    An astronomer is tracking the gradual orbital decay of Starlink satellites, using their sinking altitudes as a kind of 'planetary barometer' to gauge density changes in the upper atmosphere. Because satellite drag responds to solar activity and atmospheric heating, the constellation's thousands of spacecraft could double as a global measuring network. The approach highlights ongoing tension between the megaconstellation and observational astronomy.

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    SpaceX Starship prepares for bid to reach orbit●Will SpaceX's Starship finally make it to orbit? We're about to find out✉newsScienceSpace56 min ago

    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.

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    SpaceX Footage Sheds Light on Salvaging Starship 40●Salvaging Starship 40: What SpaceX's New Footage Reveals▶youtubeScienceSpace330.4K56 min ago

    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.

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    SpaceX's Starship Rocket Heads To Orbit With Much At Stake▼SpaceX’s Starship Rocket Is Heading To Orbit–With A Lot On The Line✉newsScienceSpace56 min ago

    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.

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    SpaceX Runs Launch Rehearsal Ahead of Starship Flight 14●SpaceX Conducts Launch Rehearsal ahead of Starship Flight 14▶youtubeScienceSpace188.1K56 min ago

    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.

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    NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 Astronauts Arrive at Kennedy Space Center●NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center✉newsScienceSpace56 min ago

    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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    SpaceX Starship launch could make history in Texas▼SpaceX's Starship could make history. Where you can watch launch in Texas✉newsScienceSpace56 min ago

    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.

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    NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 Headed to Kennedy Space Center●NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 On Way to Kennedy✉newsScienceSpace56 min ago

    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 targets Sept. 28 for Starship Flight 14 launch●What time will SpaceX launch its 1st orbital Starship test on Flight 14 on Sept. 28? (Full mission timeline)✉newsScienceSpace56 min ago

    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.

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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.

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    NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts arrive in Florida for ISS launch●NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts arrive in Florida ahead of launch to ISS✉newsScienceSpace56 min ago

    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.

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    NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 arrives at Kennedy Space Center▼WATCH LIVE: NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 arrives at Kennedy Space Center✉newsScienceSpace56 min ago

    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.

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    SpaceX Launches 100th Block 5 Falcon 9 Rocket●SpaceX Just Launched Its 100th Block 5 Rocket: Elon Musk Is Building an Unshakable Financial Fortress✉newsScienceSpace56 min ago

    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.

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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.

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    SpaceX carried out a classified rocket launch from the California coast, with few details released about the mission's payload or purpose. The secrecy surrounding the launch has drawn public attention and speculation, as classified missions typically involve national security or military payloads whose details remain undisclosed by the company and government agencies.

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    SpaceX Stacks Starship 41 Ahead of Flight 14●SpaceX Rolls & Stacks Ship 41 For Flight 14▶youtubeScienceSpace146.3K56 min ago

    SpaceX has rolled Starship Ship 41 to the launch site and stacked it ahead of the program's fourteenth flight test at Starbase, Texas. Coverage from spaceflight outlets shows the booster and ship being prepared for integration, with watchers tracking progress toward the next launch campaign and what Flight 14 will test.

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    Elon Musk Attends White House State Dinner, Stocks Watched▼What Musk’s Tesla and SpaceX Stocks Are Doing After That White House State Dinner✉newsScienceSpace56 min ago

    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.

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    SpaceX completes another secret Pentagon launch amid Starshield buildout▼SpaceX completes another secret Pentagon launch, adding to suspected Starshield buildout✉newsScienceSpace56 min ago

    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.

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    SpaceX Launch Site Declared No-Fly Zone Ahead of Tesla Roadster Mission▼The SpaceX Site Is Currently a No-Fly Zone Ahead of the Tesla Roadster's Launch✉newsScienceSpace56 min ago

    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 — Elon Musk's personal sports car — has drawn wide attention to the mission, and the airspace closure signals the countdown is in its final stages.

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    SpaceX Stock Up 10% From $135 IPO Despite 34% Pullback▼SpaceX Stock Is Still Up 10% From Its $135 IPO Price Despite a 34% Pullback✉newsScienceSpace56 min ago

    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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    Amazon Stock Rises on Satellite Milestone for Starlink Rival▼AMZN Stock Gains On Hitting Satellite Milestone to Launch Starlink Internet Rival This Year✉newsTechnologyInternet1 h ago

    Amazon shares gained after the company hit a key satellite milestone, keeping it on track to launch its broadband constellation, a direct competitor to SpaceX's Starlink, later this year. Investors welcomed the progress in Amazon's push into satellite internet services, a market currently dominated by Elon Musk's Starlink network.

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    SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell Files to Sell $52 Million in Stock▼SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell Files SEC Intent to Sell $52 Million in Executive Equity✉newsScienceSpace56 min ago

    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 Launches USSF-385 Mission for Space Force▼SpaceX USSF-385 Launch: Your Questions Answered✉newsScienceSpace56 min ago

    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.

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    SpaceX Stock Jumps 19% on Day One of Historic IPO●SpaceX Stock Jumps 19% on Day One — What Happens Next After the Historic IPO?✉newsScienceSpace56 min ago

    SpaceX shares surged 19% on their first day of trading, capping one of the most anticipated public listings in recent years. Market watchers are now debating whether the rally can hold, with attention turning to valuation levels, insider lock-up periods and how the company will fund its Starship and Starlink ambitions as a public company.

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    Morgan Stanley Says Rocket Lab Is Becoming More Like SpaceX▼RKLB Stock Rises Overnight: Rocket Lab Is Becoming More Like SpaceX, Morgan Stanley Says — Here’s Why✉newsScienceSpace56 min ago

    Rocket Lab stock rose overnight after Morgan Stanley published a note arguing the company is increasingly resembling SpaceX in its business model and growth trajectory. The bank's comparison, highlighting Rocket Lab's expansion beyond launch services, lifted investor sentiment around the space company's shares.

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    SpaceX targets valuation above $2 trillion in IPO●SpaceX Reportedly Targets Valuation In Excess Of $2 Trillion In Its IPO✉newsScienceSpace56 min ago

    SpaceX is reportedly aiming for a valuation in excess of $2 trillion as it prepares for an initial public offering, a figure that would make it one of the most valuable public listings ever. The reported target is drawing attention from investors and market watchers given the company's dominance in commercial launch and its Starlink satellite business.

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    SpaceX Shares Sail Past First Lockup Expiry Without a Selloff●SpaceX’s First Lockup Passed Without a Crash — Is the Supply Overhang Behind SPCX?✉newsScienceSpace56 min ago

    SpaceX's first post-IPO lockup period has expired without the wave of insider selling many feared, according to market commentary. The question now is whether a lingering supply overhang from early holders is still weighing on the stock, trading under the ticker SPCX, or whether the danger of a sharp price drop has passed for now.

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    SpaceX shares fall 31% despite $100 billion cash pile●SpaceX (SPCX) Falls 31% From Its High — Why $100B in Cash Isn't Stopping the Selloff✉newsScienceSpace56 min ago

    SpaceX's stock has dropped 31% from its peak, with roughly $100 billion in cash failing to halt the selloff. Commentators point to a disconnect between the company's strong balance sheet and investor sentiment, as holders continue to offload shares amid doubts about valuation and near-term catalysts.

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    SpaceX IPO enlarged to $85.7 billion after greenshoe exercise●SPCX Stock Extends Its Relentless Rally – SpaceX Expands Historic IPO To $85.7B After Underwriters Exercise Greenshoe Option✉newsScienceSpace56 min ago

    SpaceX's much-discussed IPO has been enlarged to $85.7 billion after underwriters exercised their greenshoe option, allowing additional shares to be sold at the offering price. Trading under the ticker SPCX, the stock has continued a strong rally since listing, extending gains as demand outstripped expectations. Commentators are calling it one of the largest public offerings in history, with attention on whether the momentum can hold once the post-IPO excitement fades.

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    Crew-13 astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center ahead of launch▼Crew-13 arrives at Kennedy Space Center before big launch✉newsScienceSpace2 h ago

    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. The crew's arrival marks the final pre-launch preparations, with final checks and training underway. Coverage is drawing attention to the mission as the next rotation of astronauts heads to orbit aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule.

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    Analysts Urge Selling SpaceX Stock Ahead of December Lock-Up Expiry▼The Case for Selling SpaceX Stock Before its December Lock-Up Expiration✉newsScienceSpace2 h ago

    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.

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    SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket carrying classified payload●WATCH LIVE: SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches classified payload into orbit✉newsScienceSpace3 h ago

    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.