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NASA Updates on Starship Refueling, as SpaceX Prepares Flight 4 of Starship
Starship and SpaceX
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2024-05-03T10:44:44.644392-07:00 •
SpaceX Enhances Starlink Dish Life-Cycle Management
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2024-05-03T08:16:38.969019-07:00 •
Texas Resident Files Lawsuit Against SpaceX Over Home Damage
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2024-05-03T03:02:51.492442-07:00 •
Boeing's Starliner Sets Course for Historic Crewed Spaceflight
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2024-05-02T16:05:27.845474-07:00 •
$2.1B Expansion Plan for Port Canaveral to Support Growing Space Launch Activity
Starship and NASA
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2024-05-03T08:45:21.041857-07:00 •
NASA to Triple Launch Capacity at Wallops Island
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2024-05-03T08:17:28.741782-07:00 •
NASA Selects Kiwi Brand Fix & Fogg for Space Mission
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2024-05-03T08:15:07.394679-07:00 •
Atlas-V Set for Historic Launch with Starliner
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2024-05-03T06:26:22.153246-07:00 •
NASA Taps Companies for Mars Commercial Mission Studies
Starship and Mars Exploration
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2024-05-03T10:04:38.015116-07:00 •
2024 Humans to Mars Summit Scheduled for May in D.C.
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2024-05-03T06:26:22.153246-07:00 •
NASA Taps Companies for Mars Commercial Mission Studies
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2024-05-02T05:57:42.933664-07:00 •
Chang'e-6 Lunar Probe Set for Launch by China
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2024-05-02T05:25:01.079406-07:00 •
Curiosity Rover Finds Evidence of Earth-Like Mars
Starship and Starlink
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2024-05-03T10:44:44.644392-07:00 •
SpaceX Enhances Starlink Dish Life-Cycle Management
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2024-05-02T05:09:28.403790-07:00 •
Falcon 9's Record-Tying 20th Mission Launching Earth-Observation Satellites
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2024-05-02T04:27:40.180957-07:00 •
Starlink Continues Operations in Unauthorized Zones Amid Shutdown Threats
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2024-05-01T02:40:05.107735-07:00 •
SpaceX Prepares for 33rd Florida Launch with Thursday Starlink Mission
Starship News and Events
2024-04-30T03:02:09.759122-07:00 •
Virtus Solis to Use SpaceX's Starship for Space-Based Solar Power
SpaceX's Starship is poised to lower the costs of space-based solar power, making it cheaper than terrestrial electricity generation, as demonstrated by Virtus Solis.
2024-04-28T13:50:41.388732-07:00 •
NASA Discusses Starship Refueling Innovations as SpaceX Eyes Fourth Flight
NASA's recent briefing to its advisory council outlined significant progress in Starship's refueling operations, a key for future deep space missions, as SpaceX gears up for another launch attempt.
2024-04-27T17:02:49.647772-07:00 •
SpaceX Set for 2023 In-Space Starship Refueling Demo
In an ambitious step for lunar exploration missions, SpaceX is on schedule to showcase Starship's in-space refueling capabilities next year, with NASA's endorsement.
2024-04-27T17:00:58.790260-07:00 •
AI-Enhanced Robots and SpaceX's Starship to Revolutionize Lunar Exploration
The collaboration of AI-powered space robotics with SpaceX's cutting-edge Starship is poised to significantly alter lunar exploration paradigms.
2024-04-27T11:21:27.277341-07:00 •
NASA Advances Lunar Exploration with Starship and Blue Moon Cargo Variants
NASA's latest contracts and partnerships expand lunar exploration capabilities, utilizing cargo variants of Starship and Blue Moon to deliver Artemis rovers.
2024-04-25T06:32:13.070318-07:00 •
Planning for Lunar and Martian Logistics: Starship's Cargo Door as a Blueprint
With the development of SpaceX's Starship, the focus shifts to the logistical capabilities required for lunar and Martian operations, emphasizing the need for large-scale cargo movers.
2024-04-24T05:52:02.632246-07:00 •
SpaceX Starship Debris Turns Hot Commodity on eBay and Etsy
Space enthusiasts and collectors are now turning to eBay and Etsy to purchase SpaceX Starship parts, with some items fetching thousands of dollars.
2024-04-20T18:51:57.885469-07:00 •
Starship's Inaugural Launch Marks First Anniversary
Celebrating a significant milestone, SpaceX's Starship completes one year in operation, promising a new chapter in space exploration.
2024-04-19T11:52:22.989278-07:00 •
Starship Program Advances: IFT-4 Launch Sets New Milestone
Following the successful IFT-3 mission, Starship is gearing up for the IFT-4 launch, marking another significant step in space exploration and system validation.
2024-04-19T08:36:33.299509-07:00 •
Revamped Artemis III Mission May Implement Starship-Orion Docking in LEO
In a nod to historic Apollo missions, NASA is considering a revised Artemis III plan, potentially featuring a Starship and Orion spacecraft docking in low-Earth orbit.
2024-04-18T06:37:56.286844-07:00 •
SpaceX Ventures Beyond Aerospace with New Sushi Restaurant Initiative
SpaceX, primarily known for its advancements in space exploration, is diversifying by launching a sushi restaurant, branching out from its core focus on rocketry.
2024-04-16T03:31:50.953420-07:00 •
2023's Rocky Space Ventures: A Review of Upper Stage Launch Failures
The year witnessed five orbital launch mishaps among Western rockets, including SpaceX's Starship's troubled second suborbital test in November, highlighting the persisting hurdles in space exploration.
2024-04-13T03:06:26.361504-07:00 •
SpaceX's Starship Aimed for Mars Prep Resumes Testing
Following its third launch reaching orbital velocity in March, SpaceX's Starship is now 500 feet tall, signaling advanced preparation for Mars missions, as confirmed by Elon Musk.
2024-04-06T15:36:45.562928-07:00 •
Musk Aims to Accelerate Starship's Operational Tempo
Elon Musk unveils plans for a potential Starship booster landing as early as its fifth mission, marking a significant step in SpaceX's ambition to enhance the spacecraft's launch frequency and capability.
2024-04-04T15:06:00.089075-07:00 •
SpaceX Prepares Super Heavy Booster for Imminent Testing at Launch Pad
Ahead of its fourth Starship flight, SpaceX has relocated the Super Heavy booster to the launch pad, signaling imminent testing activities.
2024-04-04T14:31:39.682409-07:00 •
SpaceX Evaluates IPO Potential for Starlink and Starship Ventures
SpaceX's CFO hints at a future initial public offering (IPO) for Starlink and Starship once these sectors achieve stability, reflecting the company's significant valuation increase.
2024-04-04T14:13:21.604777-07:00 •
Starship's Fourth Flight Prep Underway with Booster 11 Rollout
Ship 29 preps for launch, marking significant progress in SpaceX's Starship fourth flight operations, including engine testing phases.
2024-04-02T12:20:40.907376-07:00 •
U.S. Space Force Prioritizes Protection of Commercial Satellites
In anticipation of its forthcoming commercial strategy, the U.S. Space Force has intensified its collaboration with the aerospace industry to safeguard commercial satellites.
2024-04-01T06:16:34.700222-07:00 •
Understanding Starship's Plasma Dynamics
Aerospace America Magazine, an authoritative voice in the field, delves into the latest developments around Starship's plasma technology and its impact on aerospace.
2024-03-29T12:41:01.265549-07:00 •
SpaceX Aims for Starship's Atmospheric Reentry Test
Elon Musk announced SpaceX's Starship rocket is set for a test aiming at a complete reentry with operational systems, marking a significant milestone.
2024-03-29T00:01:17.235120-07:00 •
SpaceX Targets Critical Milestone with Next Starship Launch
SpaceX's upcoming Starship mission is poised to be a pivotal step towards the realization of its ambitions for the largest rocket ever constructed.
2024-03-26T15:40:06.601921-07:00 •
SpaceX Starship Debris a High-Value Commodity on eBay
Marketplaces like eBay have seen an influx of SpaceX Starship debris listings, with certain pieces, such as black heat shield tiles, commanding prices upwards of $2000.
2024-03-25T15:28:44.385197-07:00 •
SpaceX Accelerates Starship Program with Fourth Test Flight on Horizon
Following the third successful test flight of SpaceX's Starship, the aerospace company is swiftly transitioning to its next launch, anticipated as early as early May, underscoring its rapid development pace.
2024-03-23T03:05:07.287968-07:00 •
SpaceX Prepares Starship for Early May Flight with New Test
In anticipation of its 4th launch, SpaceX's next Starship has been moved to the pad for testing, marking a significant step forward in its development.
2024-03-22T14:36:25.872521-07:00 •
SpaceX Readies Starship for Fourth Flight Test Following IFT-3 Achievements
Building on the success of its third flight, SpaceX is gearing up for the fourth test flight of its Starship vehicle, aiming to push the boundaries of space exploration further.
2024-03-21T12:02:17.238357-07:00 •
Starship's Debut Launch Damages Platform with Explosive Force
SpaceX's inaugural Starship launch in 2023 ended dramatically, causing significant damage to the launch structure and ejecting debris across a wide area.
2024-03-21T09:26:29.041937-07:00 •
Starship's Potential Disruption on Small Launch Vehicle Sector
Starship's entry could significantly lower launch costs and induce shifts towards larger satellite projects, altering the dynamics of the small launch vehicle market.
2024-03-20T11:12:15.254676-07:00 •
Starship's Expendable Configuration Breakthrough
The aerospace community steps into a new era with Starship's significant advancements in expendable configurations, marking a pivotal moment in payload research.
2024-03-19T07:52:36.441865-07:00 •
SpaceX Targets Early May for Next Starship Launch
In a bid to expedite its Starship program, SpaceX is eyeing an early May timeline for its subsequent launch, contingent on obtaining an updated license.
2024-03-19T06:59:13.328141-07:00 •
China Unveils Prototype for Nuclear-Powered Mars Craft, Challenging SpaceX's Starship
In a bold stride into deep space exploration, Chinese scientists have revealed a prototype of a nuclear-powered spacecraft aimed at Mars missions, setting the stage for competition with SpaceX's Starship.
2024-03-18T16:35:07.625015-07:00 •
Tonight: SpaceX Set for Starlink Satellite Launch from California
Scheduled for 10:28 p.m. ET this evening, SpaceX is launching 22 Starlink satellites, marking another significant deployment in its broadband network expansion.
2024-03-18T14:05:30.625008-07:00 •
Texas Reinstates Space Commission: Aiming from Conestoga to Starship
The Texas Space Commission is back in action as Governor Greg Abbott signs a pivotal bill on June 14, 2023, marking a significant step towards enhancing the state's space industry capabilities.
2024-03-18T10:35:12.768718-07:00 •
Musk Envisions Advanced Starship for Interstellar Travel
Elon Musk outlines a vision for a future, more advanced version of SpaceX's Starship, poised to embark on journeys to other stellar systems.
2024-03-17T07:55:09.295368-07:00 •
SpaceX's Constellation Expands with 6,000 Satellites Post Latest Falcon 9 Launch
Following a notable 3rd test flight of Starship, SpaceX reinforced its Starlink constellation, deploying an additional 23 satellites into orbit.
2024-03-15T13:08:16.145878-07:00 •
Pentagon Considers SpaceX's Starship for Near-Earth Military Missions
Following a successful third test flight, the Pentagon is eyeing SpaceX's Starship, initially designed for Mars, for military applications closer to Earth.
2024-03-15T07:44:27.378915-07:00 •
Starship Redefines Space Exploration Post-Latest Flight
Starship's recent flight positions it at the forefront of current space exploration technologies, overshadowing existing rockets in ambition and capability.
2024-03-14T06:01:13.563247-07:00 •
SpaceX Employs Drones for Crowd Control at Starship Launch
In an innovative approach to ensure safety and security during the launch of SpaceX’s Starship in South Texas, drones are being utilized for crowd control warnings.
2024-03-14T05:47:19.589743-07:00 •
SpaceX's Starship Achieves Milestone Third Test Flight
In a pivotal advancement, SpaceX's Starship completed its third test flight, marking a significant step towards its ambitious moon and Mars missions.
2024-03-13T13:36:07.461298-07:00 •
FAA Approves Third SpaceX Starship Orbital Flight Test for March 14
SpaceX sets the third orbital test flight of its Starship for March 14, aiming for a historic launch authorized by the FAA. This marks an essential step in the spacecraft's development.
2024-03-13T09:45:40.557226-07:00 •
SpaceX Aims for Record with 19th Falcon 9 Launch for Starlink Satellites
SpaceX is set to make aerospace history by launching a Falcon 9 rocket on its record-tying 19th mission, deploying 46 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
2024-03-12T11:05:03.932198-07:00 •
SpaceX Targets March 14 for Pioneering Starship Orbital Test Flight
SpaceX is poised for its third Starship test launch this Thursday, with eyes set on breakthrough orbital flight performance, pending FAA green light.
2024-03-11T15:38:21.268845-07:00 •
SpaceX Starship Launch Amplifies Spring Break Crowds at South Padre Island
This year's spring break at South Padre Island sees a significant surge in visitors, attributed to the SpaceX Starship launch, adding a unique attraction to the seasonal festivities.
2024-03-10T13:44:31.309055-07:00 •
SpaceX Marks Weekend with Bi-Coastal Starlink Launches
SpaceX concluded the weekend by launching a total of 23 Starlink satellites from both Cape Canaveral, Florida, and Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, showcasing operational flexibility and reach.
2024-03-10T13:06:42.684491-07:00 •
Starship Prototype Achieves Another Successful Hop Test, Advances Towards Orbital Flights
Completing yet another hop test, SpaceX's Starship prototype inches closer to high-altitude flights and eventual space exploration missions.
2024-03-06T06:09:18.273344-08:00 •
SpaceX Sets March 14 for Third Starship Test Flight
Aiming for a pivotal milestone, SpaceX is prepared for its third Starship flight test on March 14, pending successful regulatory review and prelaunch activities.
2024-03-05T10:03:54.039909-08:00 •
SpaceX Seeks Expansion for Starship Operations in Florida, Public Input Solicited
SpaceX is ramping up its efforts to broaden Starship operations within Florida, initiating a series of public meetings starting Tuesday to gather community feedback.
2024-02-29T12:06:50.069424-08:00 •
SpaceX and NASA's Starship Lunar Docking Tests Bolster Artemis Moon Missions
Over 200 tests have successfully demonstrated the docking capabilities of SpaceX's Starship with NASA's Orion, marking a significant advancement for Artemis moon missions.
2024-02-27T10:54:36.310948-08:00 •
FAA Prioritizes Mission Authorization and Part 450 Regulation for Starship
Kelvin Coleman, the FAA's associate administrator for commercial space transportation, emphasizes the urgent need for a legislative solution for mission authorization as the deadline approaches.
2024-02-26T17:19:24.734215-08:00 •
FAA Concludes SpaceX Starship OFT-2 Investigation, Preps for Future Flights
Following the November 2023 mishap, the FAA has finalized its probe into SpaceX's Starship OFT-2, aligning on new operational protocols for forthcoming tests.
2024-02-22T08:13:00.065617-08:00 •
SpaceX Aims for Nine Starship Launches in 2023
SpaceX plans an ambitious launch schedule focusing on Starship with at least nine launches targeted for this year.