SpaceX News & Breaking Stories

NASA reschedules Boeing's Starliner launch for later this week, delaying mission to International Space Station. Watch live on NASA platforms.

Botswana grants SpaceX's Starlink licence after threat of restriction. African nations embrace service. Farmers and remote areas set to benefit.

NASA and Boeing delay ISS launch due to valve issue. Astronauts aboard Starliner capsule wait for new launch date announcement.

Mark Cuban criticizes Elon Musk over diversity, equity, and inclusion comments, urging him to recognize the importance of DEI.

SpaceX's Starship rocket failed in space after liftoff. The test flight was a key step in the company's moon mission.

SpaceX will attempt to launch its Starship again, hoping to avoid an explosion. The live video will start 35 minutes before.

NASA and partner agency JPL launched an experimental laser transmitter on a SpaceX rocket to test a new laser-based transmission system for deep space communication. The system promises higher rates of data delivery from space.

Nonprofit organization the Mars Society has announced plans to establish the Mars Technology Institute (MTI), which will focus on developing the technology required to support human settlement on Mars. The MTI will initially focus on biotech projects, which require less funding than other areas of research. The Mars Society is seeking tax-deductible donations to fund the MTI.

Elon Musk confirms that Amber Heard dressed up as Mercy from the video game Overwatch, sharing a photo on Twitter.

Elon Musk and Amber Heard's relationship is detailed in a new biography, including their rocky moments and shared interests.

Bill Gates and Elon Musk had a confrontational meeting in 2022 over Gates shorting $1.5 billion worth of Tesla stock, according to a new biography. Musk was upset and "super mean" to Gates during the meeting. The book also reveals Gates' criticism of Musk's beliefs on climate change and Mars colonization.

Secretary of State Blinken avoids questions about Elon Musk's alleged role in crippling Ukrainian war efforts with Starlink internet access.

Elon Musk endorses Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's call to reduce aid to Israel, sparking controversy and boosting Ramaswamy's popularity.

Bitcoin's price fell by nearly 8% in an hour of frenzied trading, erasing most of its gains since June. The sell-off coincided with news that Elon Musk's SpaceX had written down the value of its bitcoin holdings by $373mn and sold the cryptocurrency. The volatility comes as US regulators crack down on the sector and as expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve are reassessed.

Elon Musk unveils new "X" logo to replace Twitter's blue bird as part of a major rebranding effort. The move has alienated users and advertisers, leaving Twitter vulnerable to competition. Musk aims to create an "everything app" similar to China's WeChat. Critics argue the rebranding is a risky move that may confuse users and erase brand recognition. However, some analysts believe it could drive engagement and appeal to new audiences.

Virgin Galactic successfully launches first commercial flight to edge of space with Italian crew.