Confronted with a regulatory deadline, Amazon—in a twist of competitive fate—has secured three launches aboard rockets from its rival SpaceX.
The artificial aurorae could be an issue for astronomers and communication systems.
Work is underway on a modified version of the Starship upper stage, aimed at enhancing its performance and reliability.
The gigantic rocket could blast off as early as Friday, November 17.
According to a Reuters investigation, Elon Musk's company prioritizes the race to Mars over adhering to safety regulations to meet aggressive deadlines.
A pair of prototype satellites launched to Earth orbit last month are maneuvering as intended, putting Amazon on track to meet FCC-mandated timeline.
The Department of Justice accused the company of rejecting job applicants based on their citizenship status, but SpaceX countersued.
Following a less-than-perfect inaugural launch, the company is gearing up for an imminent second test flight of its megarocket.
The aerospace giant has officially abandoned its internet satellite project, and naturally SpaceX CEO Elon Musk couldn’t resist commenting on a rival’s failure.
An environmental review of Starship's water deluge system marks one of the final steps before tests of Elon Musk's big rocket can resume.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is set to undertake its first launch of European satellites equipped with classified technology, specifically for the Galileo system.
The space company says staffing at the FAA needs to double and that the regulator should expedite processes for companies under contract with NASA.
SpaceX is waiting for FCC approval to use 2,000 satellites for global cellular coverage, in competition with Apple and AT&T's existing coverage.
The rocket company is already battling another lawsuit that alleges discriminatory hiring practices.
The Elon Musk versus Jeff Bezos space rivalry intensified on Friday as ULA's Atlas 5 rocket launched two prototype satellites for Project Kuiper.
Jeff Bezos’s space venture, Project Kuiper, is set for a Friday launch, aiming to challenge Elon Musk’s Starlink in the satellite internet arena.
AST SpaceMobile's BlueWalker 3 satellite is one of the brightest objects in the night sky. Alarmingly, it's the first of about 100, so the worst is yet to come.
That SpaceX is emerging as an important defense contractor for the Pentagon is increasingly evident.
With its enormous 693-square-foot array, AST SpaceMobile's BlueWalker 3 prototype satellite is now among the brightest objects in the night sky.
The FAA requires U.S. Fish and Wildlife to evaluate SpaceX's Boca Chica upgrades before it can authorize the next Starship launch license.
