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At 4:37 PM CST on January 16, 2025, SpaceX launched the highly anticipated Starship Flight 7 from Starbase, Texas, showcasing its impressive capabilities. The mission integrated Booster 14 and Ship 33, with aspirations to test various new features and advances in rocket technology. The outcome was a mixed bag, as Booster 14 successfully completed its […]

SpaceX has experienced an unprecedented year in 2024, launching a record-breaking 138 missions, including 134 with its Falcon family of rockets. This remarkable achievement cemented its position as the most active launch operator globally, accounting for over half of all launches conducted worldwide. Notably, the company’s launch cadence saw a nearly 40% increase compared to […]

2024 has been a historic year for space exploration, marked by an astonishing 259 orbital launches—more than double the figures from just a few years ago. This surge can largely be attributed to the relentless pace of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rockets, which alone accounted for a staggering 132 of these missions. The Falcon 9’s consistent […]

This past year has been a remarkable chapter for SpaceX, marked by a series of ambitious flight tests that pushed the boundaries of aerospace innovation. The company’s relentless pursuit of excellence culminated in four major test flights of the Starship stack, each iteration designed to enhance upon its predecessors, showcasing advancements in technology, engineering, and […]

The excitement is palpable at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) as preparations for the highly anticipated Starship launches ramp up significantly. At Pad 39A, the heart of SpaceX’s operations in Florida, there are visible signs of activity that signal a return to the ambitious plans laid out back in 2021. While the massive structure designed to […]

SpaceX’s ambitious pace continues as they gear up for Starship Flight 6, slated for no earlier than Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 4 p.m. CST. Building on the successes of previous flights, particularly the landmark achievements of Flight 5, this upcoming mission aims to solidify SpaceX’s capabilities with its next-generation spacecraft. This flight promises to be […]

Trump’s impact on NASA and Artemis President Trump’s return to the forefront of U.S. politics brings with it a complex interplay of implications for NASA, the Artemis program, and America’s spaceflight ambitions. As we reflect on his previous term, it becomes evident that the Trump administration significantly reshaped the trajectory of space exploration, particularly with […]

SpaceX Starship Launch Highlights The recent launch of SpaceX’s Starship In-Flight Test 5 (IF5) has sent ripples of excitement through the aerospace community, proving once again that SpaceX is at the frontier of state-of-the-art space exploration. This test marked a pinnacle in rocket recovery technology and showcased the impressive robustness of the Starship and its […]

Mechazilla, a marvel of engineering and robotics, is the cornerstone of SpaceX’s ambitions to revolutionize space travel with its Starship program. This enormous launch tower, specifically designed for the Starship system, serves as both a launch platform and a recovery solution, showcasing SpaceX’s innovative approach to reusability in space vehicles. At its core, Mechazilla is […]

SpaceX has recently achieved remarkable milestones in its Starship program with the successful execution of Flight 5, showcasing the capabilities of its Super Heavy rocket and Starship vehicle. The implications of this success reverberate throughout the aerospace community, signaling a new era in space exploration technology. During Flight 5, which took place on October 13 […]