SpaceX Starship

Starship is a two-stage fully reusable super heavy-lift launch vehicle under development by SpaceX. As of July 2024, it is the most massive and powerful vehicle ever to fly. SpaceX has developed Starship with the intention of lowering launch costs using economies of scale. SpaceX aims to achieve this by reusing both rocket stages, increasing payload mass to orbit, increasing launch frequency, creating a mass-manufacturing pipeline and adapting it to a wide range of space missions. Starship is the latest project in SpaceX's reusable launch system development program and plan to colonize Mars.
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SpaceX Sets Ambitious Mars Mission Timeline, Balancing Uncrewed and Crewed Flights

SpaceX Sets Ambitious Mars Mission Timeline, Balancing Uncrewed and Crewed Flights

SpaceX plans five uncrewed Starship missions to Mars by 2026, with crewed missions potentially following in 2028 or 2030, depending on success. Elon Musk's evolving timelines reflect the challenges of interplanetary exploration.

Business, Science • September 22 2024 , 09:20 PM  •  1017 views
FAA Proposes $633K Fine for SpaceX, Musk Criticizes 'Lawfare'

FAA Proposes $633K Fine for SpaceX, Musk Criticizes 'Lawfare'

The FAA seeks to fine SpaceX $633,009 for alleged safety violations, prompting criticism from Elon Musk. The penalties relate to unapproved facilities use and highlight ongoing tensions in space industry regulation.

Business, Politics, Science • September 17 2024 , 08:47 PM  •  675 views
Private Citizens Make History with First Commercial Spacewalk

Private Citizens Make History with First Commercial Spacewalk

Jared Isaacman and Sarah Gillis conducted the first private citizen spacewalk during the Polaris Dawn mission. The event marks a significant milestone in commercial space exploration, testing new equipment and reaching record altitudes.

Business, Science • September 12 2024 , 12:12 PM  •  647 views
SpaceX Launches Private Crew for Historic Spacewalk Mission

SpaceX Launches Private Crew for Historic Spacewalk Mission

SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket lifts off with a private crew aiming to conduct the first nongovernment spacewalk and reach record altitudes. The mission marks a significant milestone in commercial space exploration.

Business, Science • September 10 2024 , 09:40 AM  •  349 views
Private Astronauts Set for Groundbreaking Spacewalk in Polaris Dawn Mission

Private Astronauts Set for Groundbreaking Spacewalk in Polaris Dawn Mission

Billionaire Jared Isaacman leads a SpaceX mission aiming for the highest orbit since Apollo, featuring the first private spacewalk. The venture highlights the growing role of commercial entities in space exploration.

Business, Science • August 25 2024 , 11:34 AM  •  4352 views
SpaceX's NLRB Challenge Stays in Texas Court, Appeals Panel Rules

SpaceX's NLRB Challenge Stays in Texas Court, Appeals Panel Rules

A U. S. appeals court has temporarily kept SpaceX's lawsuit against the National Labor Relations Board in Texas, overturning a previous transfer to California. The case challenges the NLRB's structure amid ongoing labor disputes.

Business, Politics, Science • August 12 2024 , 03:04 PM  •  765 views