How Will Starlink Help Ukrainian Forces?
Elon Musk’s Starlink has been sent to replenish diminishing access to broadband internet in Ukraine.
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SpaceX Awarded NASA Contract for Crewed ISS Launches
NASA has announced that three additional crewed missions to the International Space Station will be carried out by Elon Musk’s SpaceX. The private space company has been working with NASA for years, and this move, announced Monday, will extend the partnership to March 31, 2028. SpaceX will help send astronauts to the ISS as part […]
Understanding Mars Helps Rocket Cargo on Earth, Military Official Says
Editor’s Note: This article first appeared on FreightWaves.com. Development of spaceships that can operate in the Mars environment is providing lessons for scientists exploring rockets that could deliver cargo across the Earth in an hour, the new head of U.S. Transportation Command said. USTRANSCOM is responsible for surface, maritime, and air delivery of equipment and […]
NTSB Proposal To Investigate Space Flight Incidents Draws Pushback
A National Transportation Safety Board proposal that would allow it to investigate space flight incidents has sparked pushback from the FAA, which already has jurisdiction over the space industry.
SpaceX Holds First Starship Update In Two Years
Thursday night, SpaceX held its first Starship update since 2020, featuring its owner, Elon Musk, who took the stage in front of the towering rocket in Boca Chica, Texas. During the event, Musk shared SpaceX’s vision for the next few years, including: Raptor engine development A new production and launch site at Cape Canaveral The […]
Dozens of Starlink Satellites Hit By Geostorm, Expected to Fall Toward Earth
The satellites were launched last week and most are expected to burn up on re-entry.
FAA Pushes Off Release of Environmental Assessment of SpaceX Launch Vehicles
The report will now be made public in late February to let SpaceX prepare for review and respond to thousands of comments.
China Upset with Elon Musk and SpaceX
Starlink satellites had a pair of near-collisions with the Chinese Space Station.
2021 Was a Big Year for Space
From rocket tests to planetary defense, 2021 has been an eventful year for the space industry. Join the FLYING staff as we look back at our top five space stories of the year. Successful Liftoff for First All-Civilian Space Mission This year saw the world’s first of many all-civilian space flights, led by SpaceX’s Inspiration4 […]
The Five Weirdest Things Sent to Space
From pizza, to partial remains of a science-fiction legend, you won’t believe some of the things that have reached orbit.
