Key Takeaways SpaceX targets April 11 launch of Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL NG-24 at 7:41 a.m. ET from SLC-40, with backup on April 12. Mission carries over 11,000 pounds of supplies, science hardware, and equipment for Expedition 73 crew on ISS. Spacecraft named S.S. Steven R. Nagel honoring NASA astronaut with 723+ spaceflight hours. Cygnus…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk labeled Bloomberg’s $2 trillion SpaceX IPO valuation report as “BS” on X. Bloomberg claimed SpaceX confidentially filed for IPO, potentially raising $75B, citing anonymous sources. Influencer Mario Nawfal amplified the report on April 2, 2026, sparking controversy. Post-xAI merger, SpaceX valuation hit $1.25T; earlier estimates exceeded $1.75T. SpaceX achievements include Starlink…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk announced on X that Starship IFT-12, the first v3 ship and booster flight, is 4-6 weeks away from April 3, targeting early-mid May 2026. Ends a 6-month hiatus since the last launch in October 2025 (Flight 11). V3 features taller Super Heavy Booster and Starship upper stage with increased propellant capacity…
Key Takeaways SpaceX confidentially filed for IPO with SEC, targeting June listing at $1.75 trillion valuation, largest in history. Valuation exceeds all S&P 500 companies except Nvidia, Apple, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Amazon. Confidential process allows private SEC work; public prospectus expected April/early May, followed by 15-day wait for roadshow. Starlink drives valuation with 9.2 million…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk debunked rumors via X post, stating “These reports are false” regarding SpaceX IPO excluding Robinhood and SoFi. Reuters article on March 30 claimed Morgan Stanley’s E*Trade to lead retail share sales, sidelining Robinhood, SoFi, and others like Fidelity. SpaceX valued at nearly $1.75 trillion, planning up to 30% shares for retail…
Key Takeaways TIME Magazine features SpaceX COO Gwynne Shotwell on its cover, highlighting her pivotal role amid key aerospace and AI advancements. Shotwell joined as employee #7 in 2002, now overseeing Falcon, Starlink, Starship, and xAI post-February 2026 merger valuing SpaceX at $1.25 trillion, with Q2 2026 IPO ahead. Oversaw historic milestones: first orbital rocket…
Key Takeaways SpaceX is set to file its IPO prospectus with U.S. regulators this week or early next, per The Information. The IPO could raise over $75 billion, potentially the largest ever, surpassing Saudi Aramco’s $29.4 billion in 2019. Aligns with February reports of a March confidential filing, June public listing, and valuation exceeding $1.75…
Key Takeaways U.S. Space Force switches GPS III SV-09 launch from ULA’s Vulcan to SpaceX’s Falcon 9, targeting late April liftoff. Vulcan experienced a solid rocket motor anomaly on February 12 during USSF-87 mission, prompting pause on all military launches. This marks the fourth consecutive GPS III satellite moved from ULA to SpaceX. Col. Ryan…
Key Takeaways SpaceX is preparing for Starship V3’s April test launch, featuring a taller Super Heavy booster and upper stage with upgraded Raptor 3 engines for stronger thrust. V3 boosts payload capacity to over 100 tons to low Earth orbit, up from 35 tons in predecessors, crucial for Mars cargo and colonization. Orbital refueling is…
” Key Takeaways NASA watchdog report warns Starship delays may impact Artemis moon missions timeline. Starship selected in 2021 as Human Landing System for Artemis to ferry astronauts to lunar surface. Development lags ~2 years behind schedule, but NASA eyes 2028 for first crewed landing. Key milestone: in-space cryogenic propellant refueling via >10 tanker launches…