SpaceX & Starlink News
SpaceX and Starlink news including rocket launches, Starship development, and satellite internet updates. Plus coverage of the Boring Company and Elon Musk's other ventures.
Starship Flight 13 Heat Shield Test: What SpaceX Learned
SpaceX intentionally pushed Starship Flight 13 to higher acceleration to stress-test heat shield tiles. Musk confirmed the test succeeded. Here's what that means.
Musk on Mars: Foundation, Rome, and Why Distance Is a Feature
Elon Musk explains why Asimov's Foundation and the fall of Rome drive his Mars vision — and why interplanetary distance actually reduces existential risk. Read more.
The Tesla-SpaceX Merger Question: 6 Details That Matter
Musk's Q2 earnings call answer on merging companies raised more questions than it answered. Here are the 6 facts shaping the merger conversation. Read now.
Starship Flight 13: The Numbers Behind the Claim
Elon Musk called Starship the most powerful moving object ever built. Here's the data behind that claim and what Flight 13 actually showed. Read now.
Starlink 4K Streaming: 5 Details That Actually Matter
Starlink says it delivers reliable 4K streaming anywhere. Here are 5 numbers and facts that show whether that claim holds up. Read before you subscribe.
Starship Flight 13: Starlink Satellites Photograph the Rocket Mid-Flight
Starship Flight 13 deployed 20 Starlink V3 satellites — then those same satellites photographed the rocket. Here's what the milestone means for SpaceX.
Starship Flight 13: Super Heavy Booster Splashes Down
SpaceX completed Starship Flight 13 on July 24, deploying 20 Starlink V3 satellites. Here's what the booster touchdown means for full reusability.
SpaceX Starship EA Comment Period Extended: 5 Details That Matter
The FAA extended public comments on SpaceX's Starship environmental review. Here are the 5 key facts about what's being assessed and why it matters. Read now.
Why Musk Switched Starship From Carbon Fiber to Steel
Elon Musk explains the engineering case for Starship's stainless steel design. Cost, heat, and cryogenics — here's the full technical breakdown.
Starship Tower Catch Is Next: 5 Details That Matter
Elon Musk confirms SpaceX will attempt a Starship ship catch with the launch tower on the next flight. Here's what that means and why it's a big deal.
Starship V3 Nails Second Flight, Deploys First Starlink Sats
SpaceX's Starship Flight 13 deployed 20 Starlink V3 satellites for the first time, nailed a clean flip, and closed with a 'floating ship' splashdown.
SpaceX Deploys First Starlink V3 Satellites on Starship Flight 13
SpaceX deployed 20 Starlink V3 satellites during Starship Flight 13 on July 24. Here's what the test revealed and what it means for the network's future.
