Local environmentalists warn that the island's marine ecosystem could be placed at great risk.
Originally built to support the Apollo program, Space Launch Complex 37 will soon be converted to a Starship launch mount.
Local advocacy groups argue the ambitious launch schedule could increase pollution, harm wildlife, and disrupt fishing.
The incident came at the height of a rocket rivalry between SpaceX and ULA.
A routine test turned into a surprise discovery when DARPA’s atmospheric sensors picked up something unexpected—courtesy of a falling SpaceX Falcon 9.
Fram2 is set to launch as early as March 31, sending four first-time astronauts into an orbit never before visited by humans.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket crashed down near Komorniki, Poland.
After successfully launching a crew to the ISS, the rocket's upper stage experienced an anomaly during its deorbit burn.
This is the second landing mishap for the rocket within a month, ending a streak of stellar touchdowns.
The company is facing over $600,000 in fines for violating regulations during two launches last year.
The company has gotten a number of penalties in recent years, but it all amounts to pocket change for Elon Musk.
The rocket suffered a rare landing malfunction after delivering 21 Starlink satellites to orbit.
The rocket delivered the latest batch of Starlink satellites to orbit but failed to stick the landing.
Polaris Dawn, funded by billionaire Jared Isaacman, will feature a number of firsts, including the first spacewalk conducted by private astronauts.
Fram2 could fly as early as this year, marking SpaceX's seventh private crew of astronauts.
SpaceX's workhorse launch vehicle has been cleared to fly following an investigation into the July 11 incident, which resulted in the loss of 20 Starlink satellites.
The Falcon 9 failed to deliver the satellites to their intended orbit, spoiling an impressive streak for the hard-working, freakishly reliable launch vehicle.
The megarocket broke new ground, with the Super Heavy booster landing in the Gulf of Mexico and the upper stage surviving reentry, but just barely.
The latest test of the experimental megarocket broke new ground, including a successful soft landing of the booster in the Gulf of Mexico.
For the upcoming fourth mission, SpaceX aims to demonstrate key capabilities of the world’s largest and most powerful rocket, including successful reentry.
