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'Still feels like science fiction': Google CEO Sundar Pichai hails SpaceX's Starship as it completes first-ever mid-air catch on return from orbit
SpaceX achieved a historic milestone by successfully catching its Starship spacecraft upright after a return from orbit. The spacecraft launched from Starbase in Texas and completed a mission that included deploying satellites. After reaching orbit, the Starship re-entered Earth's atmosphere and performed a controlled descent. It landed in the mechanical arms of its launch tower, named Mechazilla, completing the unprecedented maneuver.
SpaceX launches 15th Starship flight with hopes of achieving first round trip
SpaceX successfully launched its Starship spacecraft on a mission that aimed for both orbit and return. Unfortunately, the lower-stage Super Heavy booster rocket failed to complete its return flight. Starship's upper-stage vessel reached orbit and deployed 26 satellites into space. This launch marks SpaceX's 15th Starship test flight, contributing to their satellite connectivity business. The company hopes to achieve a fully reusable rocket system for future missions.
SpaceX to attempt first Starship spacecraft recovery on land in 15th flight
SpaceX plans to launch its Starship rocket for the 15th time to test spacecraft recovery. The mission will attempt to catch the spacecraft at the Texas launch site rather than discarding it at sea. Elon Musk envisions regular Starship launches to expand the Starlink satellite network and future AI capabilities. NASA has provided significant funding for the Starship project under the Artemis moon program.
SpaceX launch today: Elon Musk’s Starship Flight 15 double catch attempt - launch time, how to watch and why it matters
SpaceX launch: SpaceX is preparing for Starship Flight 15 on November 13, with Elon Musk’s company attempting to catch both the Super Heavy booster and Ship using mechanical arms at its Texas launch site for the first time. The test could move SpaceX closer to fully reusable rockets and support NASA’s future Moon mission plans.
Elon Musk's business empire braces for Democratic wave as Texas flips blue
Elon Musk's nearly $500 million campaign to support Republicans failed as Democrats reclaimed both chambers of Congress and flipped Texas' governorship. The results could expose his businesses, including SpaceX and Tesla, to greater congressional scrutiny, tighter data-centre regulations and potential hurdles for expansion plans under incoming Texas Governor Gina Hinojosa.
Tesla stock price today: Why TSLA falls as Democrats’ midterm election win puts Elon Musk’s AI data center plans at risk
Tesla stock (TSLA) fell as Democrats’ midterm victories raised concerns about AI data center expansion, particularly in Texas. Analyst Dan Ives warned that political hurdles could slow planned projects, while Elon Musk floated the idea of space-based data centers as investors weighed the outlook for his AI ambitions.
SpaceX's supersized Starship launches into orbit for the first time but flight ends early
SpaceX successfully launched its Starship spacecraft into orbit, marking a significant milestone for the company. The Starship delivered 26 advanced Starlink satellites with cheers from onlookers at the launch site. Although the mission was cut short, it demonstrated SpaceX's progress in achieving orbital capabilities. The spacecraft reentered over the Pacific Ocean before splashing down near Hawaii, showing careful flight management.
SpaceX Starship Flight 14 launch: When and where to watch and what makes this mission different
SpaceX is gearing up for an exciting milestone with Starship Flight 14, aiming to achieve orbit after 13 successful suborbital tests. Scheduled for September 28 at 8:15 a.m. EDT, the mission will see Starship orbit the Earth about six times, ascending to roughly 275 kilometers. Post-launch, the Super Heavy booster is set to return to the Gulf of Mexico, while also deploying 26 Starlink V3 satellites into low Earth orbit.
SpaceX moves closer to securing 700 acres of Texas wildlife refuge land after judge clears swap
A federal judge refused to block SpaceX's land swap deal in Texas. Environmental groups are vowing to continue their legal challenge against the exchange. The US Fish and Wildlife Service approved moving forward with the deal in June. The judge found insufficient evidence of ecological risks from the land transfer. SpaceX will acquire over 700 acres of federal land in the refuge.
SpaceX to build $100 billion Starship rocket complex in Louisiana
The company's second Starbase campus will eventually launch thousands of Starship flights a year, SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell said, reiterating its goals for an ambitious cadence contingent on solving steep engineering challenges and regulatory hurdles.
World's first trillionaire Elon Musk reveals SpaceX's biggest hiring challenge was convincing married engineers to relocate to Starbase near the Mexican border
Elon Musk has identified family relocation as one of SpaceX's biggest hiring challenges in Texas, saying many engineers and technicians hesitate to move to Starbase because employment opportunities for their partners are limited. Speaking on a podcast, Musk described it as the company's "significant other problem" and explained how the remote South Texas location differs from SpaceX's former base in California.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Texas town tells residents they could lose rights to their property in shocking notice
SpaceX’s town, Starbase, has warned some residents they might lose the right to use their property the same way due to a new zoning plan. The plan will be discussed in a public hearing on June 23, and may change how land in the area can be used.
What is Starbase and who will run it? Elon Musk's new city in Texas explained
The area where Elon Musk's SpaceX company operates on the southern tip of Texas is to officially become a city called Starbase. This weekend, residents voted to approve an incorporating a patch of land as the new municipality. Elon Musk is developing a new city in Texas, which is coming up in the area where SpaceX operates.
SpaceX’s Starbase gets the green light from voters: Elon Musk’s Texas dream city becomes reality
Elon Musk Starbase City: Starbase, Texas, is now officially a city after residents of Boca Chica Village voted overwhelmingly in favour of incorporation. Driven by Elon Musk’s vision, the area—home to SpaceX’s rocket launch base—secured city status following a ballot where 212 voted for and 6 against. The newly formed city council, composed entirely of SpaceX staff, will oversee local governance. While supporters cite economic gains, critics voice concerns over environmental impact and public beach access as corporate power reshapes civic life in South Texas.
Elon Musk's Starbase on its way to becoming a Texas city after lopsided early voting results
SpaceX's South Texas facility, poised to become the city of Starbase, anticipates near-certain approval from local voters, largely SpaceX employees. This move grants Musk greater control, potentially impacting beach access for launches, sparking concerns from critics. Proposed legislation aims to shift authority to the new city and increase launch frequency, met with environmental justice protests.
Texas county approves holding election to make SpaceX's Starbase its own city
In December, more than 70 area residents signed a petition requesting an election to make SpaceX's Starbase its own municipality. The election is set for May 3 and votes can only be cast by residents living near the launch site that is currently part of an unincorporated area of Cameron County, located along the US-Mexico border.
Musk country: Over 4400 acres of prime real estate worth $3.4 billion in Texas; this is what the world's richest man's properties look like
Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has significantly expanded his real estate holdings in Texas, amassing over 4,400 acres valued at approximately $3.4 billion.
World's richest man's Starbase dreams: Why Elon Musk’s vision goes beyond a typical city
Elon Musk's SpaceX employees are driving efforts to establish "Starbase," a dedicated town in South Texas near its rocket launch site. With around 500 residents, mostly SpaceX workers and their families, the 1.5-square-mile proposed municipality aims to simplify governance and support the company’s growth. A petition filed with Cameron County seeks approval for incorporation, with Gunnar Milburn, SpaceX's security manager, proposed as its first mayor. The move has sparked local concerns about environmental impact and governance.
Elon Musk wants to transform SpaceX's Starbase into a Texas city. But there's a hurdle
Elon Musk said on social media platform X on Thursday that the SpaceX headquarters will now officially be in the city of Starbase, Texas. But the idea is not completely new. In 2021, Musk posted on social media, creating the city of Starbase, Texas, with no other context or follow-up.
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