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- 1SpaceX Starship reaches orbit for first time, returns early●SpaceX's Starship reaches orbit for the first time but returns early to Earth
SpaceX launched its enormous Starship into orbit for the first time, successfully delivering the newest and most advanced Starlink satellites. However, flight controllers brought the spacecraft back to Earth early Monday rather than completing the six full laps around the planet originally planned. The mission is still viewed as a major milestone for the rocket program.
- 2SpaceX Starship Flight 14 launches with booster splashdown●SpaceX Starship Flight 14 - Launch & Booster Splashdown - LAUNCH STREAM
SpaceX conducted the fourteenth test flight of its Starship rocket, launching from Starbase, Texas. The mission featured a live-streamed liftoff and the controlled splashdown of the Super Heavy booster, continuing the company's campaign to demonstrate reusability of the largest rocket ever built. Spaceflight watchers closely track each flight for progress on booster recovery and upper-stage performance.
- 3SpaceX's Starship flies first mission deploying Starlink satellites●SpaceX's Starship makes orbital debut deploying Starlinks before early ending
SpaceX's Starship completed its orbital debut, deploying Starlink satellites before ending earlier than planned. The flight marked a milestone for the company's next-generation rocket, demonstrating payload deployment in orbit, though the mission did not run its full duration. SpaceX has not detailed the cause of the early ending, and attention is on what the flight means for future Starship missions.
- 4SpaceX Starship reaches orbit for first time as booster splashes down●Blastoff! SpaceX Starship launches to orbit for first time, booster splashes down
SpaceX's Starship, the largest rocket ever built, has launched to orbit for the first time, with its Super Heavy booster splashing down after separation. The milestone marks a major step in SpaceX's development of the fully reusable spacecraft intended for missions to the Moon and Mars. Space enthusiasts and industry watchers are closely following the flight's outcome.
- 5SpaceX's Starship reaches orbit for first time before early end●SpaceX’s supersized Starship launches into orbit for the first time but flight ends early
SpaceX launched its supersized Starship rocket into orbit for the first time, a milestone for the largest and most powerful rocket ever built. The flight, however, ended early, cutting short the test before completion. The launch marks a major step in SpaceX's development of the vehicle intended for missions to the Moon and eventually Mars.
- 6SpaceX Starship Officially Reaches Orbit in Milestone Flight●A SpaceX Starship Rocket Officially Reached Orbit. Why That's So Significant
A SpaceX Starship rocket has officially reached orbit, a milestone Time Magazine describes as highly significant for spaceflight. The achievement marks major progress for the vehicle at the centre of NASA's plans to return astronauts to the Moon and for Elon Musk's long-term goal of missions to Mars. Reaching orbit demonstrates key capabilities needed for future deep-space missions.
- 7SpaceX Starship launches on first orbital mission from Texas●SpaceX’s Starship launches on first orbital mission from Texas
SpaceX launched its Starship on its first orbital mission from its Starbase facility in Texas. The flight marks a major milestone for the company's next-generation rocket, which is central to plans for deep space travel and NASA's lunar ambitions. The launch drew widespread attention as the largest and most powerful rocket system to attempt an orbital-class mission.
- 8SpaceX's Starship reaches orbit for first time but ends early●SpaceX's supersized Starship launches into orbit for first time but flight ending early
SpaceX launched its supersized Starship into orbit for the first time, but the test flight ended early. The launch marks a milestone for the company's most powerful rocket, though the premature conclusion of the flight is drawing attention as analysts assess what caused the mission to fall short and what it means for future test flights.
- 9SpaceX Launches Starship on First Orbital Mission●SpaceX Launches Starship for First Orbital Mission
SpaceX has launched its Starship rocket on its first orbital test mission. The flight marks a milestone for the company's next-generation launch system, which is central to plans for deep space travel. Reactions are focused on what the test means for the future of spaceflight and SpaceX's ambitious schedule.
- 10SpaceX's Starship, biggest rocket ever built, reaches orbit●SpaceX's Starship, the biggest rocket ever built, launches into orbit
SpaceX has launched Starship, the largest and most powerful rocket ever built, into orbit. The test flight marks a major milestone for the company's next-generation launch system, which is central to plans for deep-space missions and future lunar and Mars travel. The launch is drawing worldwide attention as the biggest rocket to successfully reach orbit.
- 11SpaceX Starship splashes down after first orbital flight test●SpaceX Starship splashes down after successful 1st orbital flight test
SpaceX's Starship has splashed down following what the company is calling a successful first orbital flight test. The test flight marks a key milestone for the rocket system that SpaceX is developing for missions to the Moon and Mars. Coverage across US news outlets is highlighting the splashdown as a significant step in the vehicle's testing programme, with attention now turning to what the flight data will mean for future launches.
- 12SpaceX Starship lifts off on 14th test flight●Watch Live: SpaceX Starship heads for orbit on 14th flight
SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on the program's 14th test flight, aiming to send the vehicle toward orbit. Live coverage from Spaceflight Now drew hundreds of thousands of viewers following the launch in real time. The flight is part of SpaceX's iterative testing campaign for the spacecraft it plans to use for missions to the Moon and Mars.
- 13Next Crewed Boeing Starliner Flight Pushed to 2028●Next Crewed Boeing Starliner Flight Not Until 2028
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is not expected to carry astronauts again until 2028, according to a new report on the program's status. The capsule has been grounded since its 2024 crewed test flight returned without its NASA astronauts due to thruster problems. The delay means SpaceX will continue carrying crews to the International Space Station for the foreseeable future.
- 14SpaceX's Starship rocket reaches orbit for first time●‘Starship is in orbit’: cheers go up as huge SpaceX rocket circles Earth for first time
SpaceX's Starship, the largest rocket ever built, has circled Earth in orbit for the first time, prompting cheers from the company's team. The milestone is a major step for Elon Musk's reusable rocket programme, which NASA plans to use for future lunar missions. Space watchers worldwide have been celebrating and debating what the achievement means for the future of spaceflight.
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SpaceX's Starship, the largest rocket ever built, has achieved orbit for the first time, a milestone in the vehicle's development program. The flight marks a major step toward SpaceX's goals of deep-space missions and NASA's plans to use a Starship variant for lunar landings under the Artemis program.
- 16SpaceX Starship ends flight early after first-ever orbit of Earth●Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship ends flight early after first-ever orbit of Earth
SpaceX's Starship completed its first-ever orbit of Earth but ended its flight early, cutting the mission shorter than planned. The test flight still marked a milestone for Elon Musk's company, which is developing the giant rocket for future deep-space missions. Early termination of the flight is drawing attention as engineers assess what caused the mission to wrap up ahead of schedule.
- 17SpaceX Starship splashes down after successful orbit of Earth●SpaceX starship rocket splashes down after successful launch and orbit around Earth
SpaceX's Starship rocket has splashed down after a successful launch and orbit around Earth. The flight marks another milestone for the company's next-generation heavy-lift spacecraft, which is central to plans for deep-space missions. Outlets are covering the splashdown as a significant step forward for SpaceX's test program.
- 18SpaceX's Starship Performs Successfully in First Orbital Flight Test●SpaceX's Starship Rocket Does Its Job During First Orbital Flight
SpaceX's Starship, the largest rocket ever built, completed its first orbital flight test, with the vehicle doing its job during the inaugural launch from Texas. The flight is seen as a milestone for the company's deep-space ambitions and future Moon and Mars missions. Observers are weighing the performance against expectations for the highly anticipated test.
- 19SpaceX ends Starship's first orbital flight early●SpaceX brings Starship home early after first orbital flight
SpaceX cut short Starship's first orbital test flight, bringing the vehicle home earlier than planned. The flight was the most ambitious test yet of the rocket that SpaceX hopes will carry crews to the Moon and Mars. Engineers will now review the flight data to work out what went wrong before the next launch attempt.
- 20SpaceX's Starship reaches orbit and deploys first next-gen Starlinks●SpaceX’s Starship goes orbital, deploying first next-gen Starlinks
SpaceX's Starship, the largest rocket ever flown, has completed an orbital mission and successfully deployed its first batch of next-generation Starlink satellites. The flight marks a major milestone for the vehicle, demonstrating for the first time that Starship can deliver payloads to orbit. The new satellites are expected to boost the capacity of SpaceX's Starlink internet constellation.
- 21FCC's power to approve mega-constellations draws criticism●"The U.S. Federal Communications Commission can single-handedly green-light massive spaceflight projects that could comp
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission can single-handedly approve massive spaceflight projects, such as satellite mega-constellations, that could permanently alter the appearance of the night sky worldwide. Space law experts note that despite growing public outcry from astronomers and environmentalists, the FCC remains the primary federal authority over such launches, with few other agencies empowered to intervene, raising questions about regulatory oversight of the orbital environment.
- 22SpaceX cuts Starship's first orbital flight short but hits key goals●SpaceX shortens Starship’s first orbital flight but achieves other objectives
SpaceX ended Starship's first orbital test flight earlier than planned, but the company says the mission still met several of its main objectives. The launch provided engineers with valuable flight data despite the shortened trajectory, and observers note that early test flights are expected to uncover problems. Attention now turns to what caused the early end and how quickly SpaceX can prepare the next flight.
- 23SpaceX's Starship set for 10-hour spaceflight test●SpaceX's Starship is about to attempt a 10-hour spaceflight: Watch live.
SpaceX is preparing its Starship vehicle for a flight intended to last around 10 hours, a major endurance test for the spacecraft. The attempt is being streamed live, drawing attention from space enthusiasts and industry watchers keen to see whether the vehicle can sustain such a long mission.
- 24NASA Backs Boeing's Starliner Despite Repeated Setbacks●Despite Setbacks, NASA Gives Boeing’s Starliner Spacecraft a Boost
NASA is voicing renewed support for Boeing's Starliner spacecraft despite the program's history of technical problems and delays. According to a New York Times report, the space agency continues to back the troubled capsule as part of its plans for commercial crew transport to the International Space Station. The endorsement suggests NASA still sees Starliner as a necessary second provider alongside SpaceX, though questions remain about the vehicle's readiness and future mission schedule.
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The rocket for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission has arrived at its launch pad, a key step ahead of the next crewed flight to the International Space Station. The milestone signals final preparations are underway, with the crew expected to launch once pre-flight checks and reviews are complete.
- 26Space Station Shifts to Health Research Ahead of Crew-13●Advanced Health Research Begins Week as Station Awaits Crew-13 Mission
The International Space Station is focusing on advanced health research this week while it awaits the arrival of NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission. Experiments aboard the orbiting laboratory are examining how the human body responds to long-duration spaceflight, work that supports future deep-space missions. Attention now turns to the upcoming crew launch and docking at the station.
- 27Boeing Shows Signs of a Space Comeback●The Boeing Company (BA) is Showing Signs of a Space Comeback. Can It Close the Gap With Space Exploration (SPCX)?
Boeing is being described as showing early signs of a comeback in the space sector, raising questions about whether it can narrow the gap with SpaceX in launch and spaceflight operations. The company has faced years of setbacks in its space programs, and any renewed momentum is drawing attention from investors and industry watchers assessing whether Boeing can become a credible rival again.