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- 1SpaceX launches classified US Space Force mission from California●SpaceX launches classified mystery mission for US Space Force from California (video, photos)
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.
- 2SpaceX launches secretive U.S. Space Force mission from California●SpaceX launches mysterious U.S. Space Force mission from California
SpaceX carried out a launch from California on behalf of the U.S. Space Force, with the mission's payload and purpose kept classified. Details about the spacecraft, its orbit and its objectives have not been disclosed, prompting attention and speculation about what the military is sending to space and why secrecy surrounds the flight.
- 3NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 Capsule Lands at Kennedy Space Center●NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Lands at NASA Kennedy
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.
- 4EU commissioner calls for higher European launch rates●EU commissioner focuses on increasing European launch rates
The EU commissioner responsible for space is pushing to increase the rate of rocket launches in Europe, a bid to strengthen the continent's independent access to space. The focus comes as Europe's launch sector faces pressure to keep pace with competitors like SpaceX and to reduce reliance on foreign providers for satellite deployments.
- 5SpaceX prepares for first orbital flight of Starship●SpaceX shoots for first orbital flight of Starship
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.
- 6SpaceX launches classified Space Force mission from California●SpaceX launches classified US Space Force mission from California, lands booster at sea
SpaceX launched a classified US Space Force mission from California, then successfully landed the Falcon 9 booster at sea. The payloads and mission details remain undisclosed, in keeping with standard practice for national security launches. The flight adds to SpaceX's growing cadence of military missions and demonstrates the company's continued reusable-rocket operations from the West Coast.
- 7SpaceX's Starship Rocket Heads To Orbit With Much At Stake▼SpaceX’s Starship Rocket Is Heading To Orbit–With A Lot On The Line
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.
- 8SpaceX Unveils 10-Hour Mission Plan for Starship Flight 14●Starship Flight 14 Goes Orbital! SpaceX Reveals 10-Hour Mission | Starship Update
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.
- 9SpaceX Footage Sheds Light on Salvaging Starship 40●Salvaging Starship 40: What SpaceX's New Footage Reveals
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.
- 10SpaceX Starship prepares for bid to reach orbit●Will SpaceX's Starship finally make it to orbit? We're about to find out
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.
- 11SpaceX Aims for Three Starship Flights in Five Weeks●SpaceX Is Aiming for 3 Starship Flights in 5 Weeks?!
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.
- 12SpaceX Runs Launch Rehearsal Ahead of Starship Flight 14●SpaceX Conducts Launch Rehearsal ahead of Starship Flight 14
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.
- 13NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts arrive in Florida ahead of ISS launch▼NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts arrive in Florida ahead of launch to ISS
The astronauts assigned to NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission have arrived in Florida as preparations continue for their launch to the International Space Station. Their arrival marks a standard pre-launch milestone, with final training and checks typically taking place at Kennedy Space Center before liftoff aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule.
- 14SpaceX Starship launch could make history in Texas▼SpaceX's Starship could make history. Where you can watch launch in Texas
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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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 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 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.
- 18SpaceX prepares Starship Flight 14 orbital test launch●What time will SpaceX launch its 1st orbital Starship test on Flight 14 on Sept. 28? (Full mission timeline)
SpaceX is set to launch its Starship Flight 14 test on September 28, with observers looking for details on the exact launch time and the full mission timeline. The flight is being followed as another step in the company's program to test the Starship vehicle for orbital missions. Interest centres on launch windows, mission milestones and how the vehicle performs during the test.
- 19NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 arrives at Kennedy Space Center▼WATCH LIVE: NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 arrives at Kennedy Space Center
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.
- 20NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 Astronauts Arrive at Kennedy Space Center●NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center
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.
- 21SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket carrying classified payload▼WATCH LIVE: SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches classified payload into orbit
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.
- 22SpaceX Launches 100th Block 5 Falcon 9 Rocket●SpaceX Just Launched Its 100th Block 5 Rocket: Elon Musk Is Building an Unshakable Financial Fortress
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.
- 23Elon Musk Attends White House State Dinner, Stocks Watched▼What Musk’s Tesla and SpaceX Stocks Are Doing After That White House State Dinner
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.
- 24SpaceX launches another secret payload for the Pentagon▼SpaceX completes another secret Pentagon launch, adding to suspected Starshield buildout
SpaceX has carried out another classified launch on behalf of the US Department of Defense, fuelling speculation that it is part of the ongoing buildout of Starshield, the company's military-focused satellite network. The mission's payload and purpose were not disclosed, in line with standard practice for national security launches. Observers note the growing tempo of these secretive flights as SpaceX deepens its role in Pentagon space infrastructure.
- 25SpaceX 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
The airspace around SpaceX's launch site has been designated a no-fly zone ahead of the planned launch of Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster into space. The restrictions indicate launch preparations are advancing, with the Roadster set to be carried by SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket on its maiden flight, an unusual payload that has drawn widespread attention.
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SpaceX has completed the launch rehearsal for Starship Flight 14, the next test flight of its giant rocket system. The wet dress rehearsal puts the full launch sequence through its paces ahead of liftoff from Starbase, Texas. It is another step in SpaceX's rapid testing campaign for the Starship program, which is central to NASA's lunar landing plans and the company's deep-space ambitions.
- 27Classified SpaceX rocket launch from California shrouded in mystery●Mystery surrounds classified SpaceX rocket launch off California coast
SpaceX carried out a classified rocket launch from the California coast, with few details released about the payload or mission objectives. The secrecy surrounding the flight has drawn public attention, as observers speculate about what the rocket was carrying and which government or military agency was behind the mission.
- 28SpaceX Shares Hold Gains Despite Sharp Pullback From Highs▼SpaceX Stock Is Still Up 10% From Its $135 IPO Price Despite a 34% Pullback
SpaceX's stock is trading about 10% above its $135 IPO price even after a 34% decline from its peak, according to a report by financial data platform TIKR. The figures suggest investors who bought at the listing are still in profit despite significant recent volatility in the private space company's publicly traded shares.
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SpaceX is carrying out the USSF-385 launch, a mission contracted by the United States Space Force, and coverage is focused on answering common questions about the flight. Interest centres on what the mission involves, which rocket is being used, and why the Space Force has assigned this payload to SpaceX.
- 30Cathie Wood Puts $1.3 Billion Fund Holding SpaceX and OpenAI Onchain▼Cathie Wood Brings $1.3 Billion Fund Holding SpaceX and OpenAI Onchain
ARK Invest, the firm led by Cathie Wood, has moved a $1.3 billion fund that holds stakes in SpaceX and OpenAI onto blockchain rails, a process known as tokenisation. The step would let investors buy fractional shares of the fund onchain, extending access to private assets like SpaceX and OpenAI that are normally out of reach for retail investors. The news has drawn attention from both crypto and investing communities, as tokenised private funds remain a rare and closely watched development in traditional asset management.
- 31SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell Files to Sell $52 Million in Stock●SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell Files SEC Intent to Sell $52 Million in Executive Equity
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.
- 32SpaceX Starship to attempt first orbital mission on 14th flight●SpaceX Starship to attempt first orbital mission with 14th flight
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.
- 33Selling SpaceX stock before December lock-up expiration urged▼The Case for Selling SpaceX Stock Before its December Lock-Up Expiration
A new argument is being made that investors holding SpaceX shares should sell before the company's December lock-up expiration, when early employees and other insiders gain the ability to sell large blocks of stock. The concern is that a wave of insider selling could pressure share prices once the lock-up ends.
- 34Analysts Split Sharply on SpaceX Valuation as Shares Hover Near $149●SpaceX Analysts Split Between $800 Bull Target and $75 Bear Case as Stock Trades Near $149
Analysts covering SpaceX are divided over the company's value, with the most bullish price target at $800 and the most bearish at $75, while shares trade around $149. The wide spread reflects disagreement over how to weigh the company's launch business against longer-term bets such as Starlink and Starship.
- 35SpaceX to launch US Space Force mission from Vandenberg▼SpaceX set to launch U.S. Space Force mission early Saturday from Vandenberg SFB
SpaceX is scheduled to launch a U.S. Space Force mission early Saturday from Vandenberg Space Force Base on California's central coast. Local outlets including the Santa Maria Times and Santa Ynez Valley News report on the planned liftoff, which adds to the company's growing slate of national security launches from the West Coast pad.
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SpaceX has confirmed a major new mission for its Starship program, according to space coverage drawing wide attention. Commentators are weighing in on what the announcement means for the rocket's development schedule and future deep-space goals, with space enthusiasts debating the mission's scope and timeline across the aerospace community.
- 37US Stock Futures Climb Ahead of AMD Earnings●Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Climb As Wall Street Awaits AMD, SpaceX Earnings After Palantir Rally: Why SNAP, AMZN, SNDK, LCID, SLS, ASTS Are In Focus
Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures are rising as Wall Street looks ahead to earnings from AMD, with markets also watching reports tied to SpaceX. The attention follows a strong rally in Palantir shares. Traders are keeping an eye on SNAP, Amazon, SanDisk, Lucid, SLS and AST SpaceMobile as stocks in focus for the session.
- 38NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center●WATCH LIVE: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center
The astronauts assigned to 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 coverage is streaming the arrival live as the crew settles in for final pre-launch preparations. The mission continues NASA's partnership with SpaceX, which has been flying rotational crew missions to the orbiting laboratory since 2020.
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A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket lifted off carrying the NROL-97 mission, a classified payload for the US National Reconnaissance Office, from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The launch drew attention from space enthusiasts and observers tracking SpaceX's growing role in national security missions.
- 40First commercial nuclear-powered satellite launched on SpaceX mission▼First commercial nuclear satellite launched on SpaceX mission -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire
The first commercial nuclear-powered satellite has been launched aboard a SpaceX mission, according to the American Nuclear Society's Nuclear Newswire. The milestone marks the first time a nuclear-powered spacecraft has flown on a commercial basis, combining private spaceflight with nuclear energy technology in orbit. Details about the satellite's operator, reactor design and mission goals remain limited in the available reporting.