Key Takeaways SpaceX successfully launched the Ax-4 mission to the ISS with a historic international crew on June 25, 2025. The mission is commanded by U.S. astronaut Peggy Whitson, featuring crew members from India, Poland, and Hungary. The Ax-4 crew will conduct over 60 scientific experiments during their 14-day mission aboard the ISS. The mission…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk explained that the RUD of Starship Ship 36 was due to a failure of a nitrogen COPV in the payload bay. The static fire test resulted in a massive explosion, destroying the vehicle and significant infrastructure at the launchpad. SpaceX confirmed there were no hazards to the surrounding communities, and all…
Key Takeaways SpaceX has announced a new launch date for the Ax-4 mission to the ISS: June 19. Technical challenges were addressed, including repairs to leaks in the ISS’s Zvezda service module. The Falcon 9 rocket completed a wet dress rehearsal after resolving a liquid oxygen leak. The Ax-4 mission features an international crew, highlighting…
Key Takeaways SpaceX has produced its 10 millionth Starlink kit, marking a significant milestone in its production journey. The first 5 million kits took nearly four years to build, while the next 5 million were completed in just 11 months. Starlink now serves over 6 million customers, a notable increase from 5 million reported in…
Key Takeaways An X user with 184 followers became a key player in saving the U.S. space program by de-escalating tensions between Elon Musk and Donald Trump. Trump criticized Musk’s subsidies, suggesting the termination of contracts with SpaceX, prompting Musk to threaten the decommissioning of the Dragon spacecraft. The space community expressed shock at Musk’s…
Key Takeaways Axiom’s Ax-4 mission, scheduled for June 10, will launch an international crew to the ISS aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. Commander Peggy Whitson leads a culturally diverse crew, including astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary, marking a historic moment for their countries. The mission will involve 60 scientific studies from 31 countries, focusing…
Key Takeaways SpaceX will decommission its Dragon spacecraft due to a public feud between President Trump and Elon Musk. Trump criticized Musk’s stance on government subsidies, stating he may not respect Musk again. Musk claimed Trump wouldn’t have won the election without his influence, escalating the tension. Trump suggested terminating Musk’s government contracts to save…
Key Takeaways SpaceX celebrated its 500th Falcon rocket launch with the Starlink 11-22 mission, highlighting its dominance in the commercial space sector. The milestone coincided with the 15th anniversary of the first Falcon 9 launch and marks SpaceX’s 50th Starlink launch of 2025. Elon Musk announced that SpaceX anticipates $15.5 billion in revenue this year,…
Key Takeaways SpaceX is facing a new mishap investigation by the FAA related to the failed ninth test flight of Starship. The investigation focuses solely on the loss of the Starship vehicle during its launch and reentry processes. All debris from both the Starship and Super Heavy booster landed within designated hazard areas, according to…
Key Takeaways SpaceX launched Starship Flight 9 on May 27, 2025, from Texas, trying to gather critical mission data. The launch involved the B14-2 Super Heavy Booster, aiming to demonstrate booster reuse before its loss over the Gulf of Mexico. The mission aimed to deploy eight Starlink simulators but failed due to the payload bay…