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.

FAA Proposes Streamlined Licensing for Commercial Rocket Launches

FAA Proposes Streamlined Licensing for Commercial Rocket Launches

EV IndustryBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

The FAA wants to waive environmental regulations slowing commercial space launches. Here's what the new proposal means for the industry. Read the breakdown.

Starlink Now Available in Iraq: Pricing, Plans, and What to Expect

Starlink Now Available in Iraq: Pricing, Plans, and What to Expect

SpaceXBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Starlink has officially launched in Iraq with residential plans starting at ~$100/month. Here's what the rollout means, who it serves, and what comes next.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Stands Ready for NROL-95 National Security Launch

SpaceX Falcon 9 Stands Ready for NROL-95 National Security Launch

SpaceXBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

SpaceX's Falcon 9 is vertical at SLC-40 ahead of Thursday's NROL-95 launch for the NRO and U.S. Space Force. Here's what to know about the mission.

Starlink Mobile + Telstra: 6 Details That Matter for Australia

Starlink Mobile + Telstra: 6 Details That Matter for Australia

SpaceXBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Telstra just expanded Starlink Mobile to satellite apps in Australia. Here's what the service covers, who qualifies, and what the numbers reveal. Read now.

Starlink Mobile Emergency Service: France Approval Explained

Starlink Mobile Emergency Service: France Approval Explained

SpaceXBASENOR Editorial Desk 4 min read

Starlink is pushing for French regulatory approval to activate free emergency connectivity. Here's how the service works and what's blocking it. Read more.

Crew Dragon After 2030: 5 Details That Matter

Crew Dragon After 2030: 5 Details That Matter

SpaceXBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

NASA's Crew Dragon lifeline may not extend past 2030. Here are the five facts shaping the future of American human spaceflight. Read the full breakdown.

Terafab Construction Accelerates: Foundation Expands at Tesla-SpaceX Chip Factory

Terafab Construction Accelerates: Foundation Expands at Tesla-SpaceX Chip Factory

AI & RoboticsBASENOR Editorial Desk 4 min read

Construction at Terafab, the Tesla-SpaceX-xAI chip fabrication facility in Texas, is visibly accelerating. Here's what the latest site footage reveals.

Starlink Beyond Rural America: Your Questions Answered

Starlink Beyond Rural America: Your Questions Answered

SpaceXBASENOR Editorial Desk 4 min read

Starlink is winning over urban and suburban households with existing broadband. Here's what's driving the shift and whether it makes sense for you. Read more.

Musk Reaffirms Mars Goal: What the Timeline Looks Like Now

Musk Reaffirms Mars Goal: What the Timeline Looks Like Now

SpaceXBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Elon Musk says he won't forget about Mars. Here's where SpaceX's Mars mission actually stands in 2026 and what the realistic timeline looks like.

Google's $94B SpaceX Stake: 5 Details That Matter

Google's $94B SpaceX Stake: 5 Details That Matter

EV IndustryBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Alphabet just disclosed a $94.1B stake in SpaceX. Here are the five numbers and facts that explain what this deal really means. Read the full breakdown.

Musk: The Moon Is Easier to Land On Than Earth

Musk: The Moon Is Easier to Land On Than Earth

SpaceXBASENOR Editorial Desk 4 min read

Elon Musk says lunar landings are simpler than Earth landings — no wind means stable touchdowns. Here's what that means for SpaceX's Moon ambitions.

Starship Flight 13 Heat Shield Test: What SpaceX Learned

Starship Flight 13 Heat Shield Test: What SpaceX Learned

SpaceXBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

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.