SpaceX successfully launches sixth Starship test flight with no catch

SpaceX successfully launched its sixth test flight of Starship on Tuesday from Starbase, Texas. There was no catch today, as SpaceX did not see favorable conditions for the attempt. Starship took off on time right at 4:00 p.m. CT, and the Super Heavy booster landed with a splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico about seven […]

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Elon Musk sets four expectations for SpaceX Starship’s sixth test flight

Elon Musk has set the expectations for SpaceX’s sixth test flight of Starship with four objectives that must be achieved in order for the launch to be considered a success. The sixth flight of Starship will aim to push the limits of what is thought possible by a rocket of this size, especially as the […]

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SpaceX readies for sixth Starship test launch: here’s when it could happen

SpaceX is readying for its sixth test launch of Starship as it aims to push the envelope once again in preparations for another potential “catch” of great proportions sometime next year. Following the successful catch of the first-stage booster last month, CEO Elon Musk wants to take things a step further. A few weeks ago, […]

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Starlink faces one last obstacle to launch in India

Starlink has one last obstacle to overcome before launching in India. SpaceX’s Starlink must fully comply with the Indian government’s security regulations, particularly regarding data storage.  “They have to check all the boxes,” stated India’s Communications minister, Jyotiraditya Scindia, to local media outlets.  Scindia added that Starlink will receive approval to operate in India “as […]

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SpaceX sends 24 more Starlink satellites into orbit

SpaceX sent 24 more Starlink high-speed internet satellites into orbit on Monday, launching a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) in Florida. The launch occurred at 4:23 p.m. ET on Monday, with a Falcon 9 with tail number B1080 taking off from Cape Canaveral. It was the 12th flight for this specific […]

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SpaceX reportedly signs battery supply agreement with LG Energy Solution

SpaceX reportedly signed a battery supply agreement with LG Energy Solution (LGES). Local media outlets in South Korea—where LGES is based—have reported on the agreement between SpaceX and the battery supplier.  LGES’ contract with SpaceX will reportedly supply batteries for the aerospace company’s Starship rocket and its trip to Mars. According to news floating in […]

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Starlink Direct-To-Cell coming to New Zealand

SpaceX is working with One NZ to bring Starlink Direct-to-Cell (aka Starlink Cellular) to New Zealand.  One NZ has already announced plans to launch One NZ Satellite to Mobile, a new service for Kiwis thanks to the company’s collaboration with SpaceX.  One NZ Satellite will offer TXT services to the network’s customers. Voice and basic […]

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SpaceX reveals when sixth Starship test flight could take off

SpaceX has revealed when it plans to launch its sixth test flight of the Starship rocket, which will eventually be responsible for taking life from Earth to Mars. In mid-October, SpaceX successfully launched the fifth test flight of Starship from Starbase, Texas, with the intention of catching the Super Heavy Booster. It did, marking a […]

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SpaceX reports 270K+ mobile phones connected to Starlink Cellular

SpaceX recently reported that 270,000 mobile phones connected to Starlink Direct-to-Cellular on the first day service was available in states impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.  SpaceX recently replied to ISED (Innovation, Science, and Economic Development) Canada’s consultation inquiry. Canada is researching the potential benefits or drawbacks of supplemental mobile coverage by satellite (SMCS).  SpaceX […]

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Gulfstream leverages Starlink for enhanced in-flight internet connectivity

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has announced that it has secured Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) supplemental type certification for the installation of high-speed Starlink internet on its G650 and G650ER aircraft. The announcement was posted by the company in a press release. This FAA approval allows G650 and G650ER owners and operators to work directly with Gulfstream […]

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