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SpaceX Starship to Inspect Its Own Heat Shield Mid-Flight
InnovationMay 15

SpaceX Starship to Inspect Its Own Heat Shield Mid-Flight

SpaceX's newest Starship rocket will launch two small satellites to photograph its heat shield during flight, testing a key technology for making the world's most powerful rocket fully reusable. The mission marks the first Starship launch in seven months and debuts major upgrades.

Space.com2 min read
SpaceX's Starship V3 Deploys Satellites, Splashes Down
InnovationMay 24

SpaceX's Starship V3 Deploys Satellites, Splashes Down

SpaceX just proved its massive Starship rocket can launch satellites and return to Earth safely, bringing reusable space travel closer to reality. Despite a few engine hiccups, the test flight hit every major goal, lighting up possibilities for moon missions and Mars exploration.

Google: SpaceX launch success2 min read
SpaceX Starship V3 Launches Successfully from Texas
InnovationMay 23

SpaceX Starship V3 Launches Successfully from Texas

SpaceX's massive Starship V3 rocket soared into the sky on Friday, marking a giant leap toward returning humans to the moon. The world's tallest and most powerful reusable rocket passed crucial tests that bring NASA's lunar base dreams closer to reality.

Google: SpaceX launch success2 min read
SpaceX Launches Most Powerful Starship Ever Built
InnovationMay 23

SpaceX Launches Most Powerful Starship Ever Built

SpaceX's newest Starship V3 rocket soared into the sky Friday, standing taller and more powerful than any spacecraft before it. The 408-foot giant completed a test flight that brings humanity one step closer to returning to the moon.

Space.com2 min read
SpaceX Starship Completes Halfway-Around-World Flight
InnovationMay 24

SpaceX Starship Completes Halfway-Around-World Flight

SpaceX's massive Starship rocket successfully launched from South Texas on its first 2026 mission, traveling halfway around the planet. The largely successful flight marks another milestone for the world's most powerful rocket.

Google: SpaceX launch success2 min read
SpaceX Starship Completes Full Mission After Recent Setbacks
InnovationApr 24

SpaceX Starship Completes Full Mission After Recent Setbacks

After months of explosions and failed tests, SpaceX's Starship finally nailed its 10th flight, splashing down successfully and hitting every major goal. The win marks a turning point for the rocket that could eventually carry humans to Mars.

Google: SpaceX launch success3 min read
SpaceX's Upgraded Starship Booster Passes Critical Test
InnovationFeb 11

SpaceX's Upgraded Starship Booster Passes Critical Test

SpaceX's newest Super Heavy booster completed four days of intense cold testing, a milestone the previous rocket couldn't survive. The success moves the company closer to launching its most powerful Starship yet.

Ars Technica2 min read
SpaceX Starship Completes 12th Flight Test at Texas Base
InnovationMay 25

SpaceX Starship Completes 12th Flight Test at Texas Base

SpaceX successfully launched its massive Starship rocket on its 12th test flight from the company's Starbase facility in Texas. The milestone brings the world's most powerful rocket system closer to enabling future missions to the Moon and Mars. --- ##

Google: SpaceX launch success2 min read
SpaceX's Starship V3 Passes Major Test for May Launch
InnovationApr 16

SpaceX's Starship V3 Passes Major Test for May Launch

SpaceX just fired up its most powerful rocket ever, clearing a critical milestone before Starship Version 3's first launch next month. The upgraded megarocket can carry three times more cargo to space than its predecessor.

Space.com2 min read
SpaceX's Starship V3 Nails Test Flight on Return to Space
InnovationMay 23

SpaceX's Starship V3 Nails Test Flight on Return to Space

SpaceX successfully launched and landed the world's most powerful rocket after a seven-month break, bringing NASA's 2028 moon mission closer to reality. The 408-foot Starship deployed satellites and completed its ocean landing despite two engine failures.

Scientific American2 min read
SpaceX Gets Green Light for Starship at Historic Florida Pad
InnovationFeb 6

SpaceX Gets Green Light for Starship at Historic Florida Pad

SpaceX just received federal approval to launch its massive Starship rocket from Kennedy Space Center's legendary Launch Complex 39A, the same pad that sent astronauts to the moon. The move marks a new chapter for the historic site and clears the way for up to 44 launches annually.

SpaceNews3 min read
SpaceX's New Starship V3 Soars to Space Successfully
InnovationMay 24

SpaceX's New Starship V3 Soars to Space Successfully

SpaceX launched its upgraded Starship V3 rocket into space, deployed test satellites, and survived a fiery reentry over the Indian Ocean. Despite a booster crash and engine hiccups, the test marked major progress toward future Moon and Mars missions.

Google: SpaceX launch success3 min read
SpaceX's Biggest Starship Yet Soars in Successful 2026 Launch
InnovationMay 24

SpaceX's Biggest Starship Yet Soars in Successful 2026 Launch

SpaceX launched its most powerful rocket ever on May 22, 2026, marking a giant leap toward returning humans to the moon. The massive Starship Version 3 hit nearly all its test goals in a mission that brings lunar travel closer to reality.

Google: SpaceX launch success2 min read
SpaceX's Upgraded Starship Preps for Moon Mission Test
InnovationMay 20

SpaceX's Upgraded Starship Preps for Moon Mission Test

SpaceX is launching its most advanced Starship rocket yet this week, bringing NASA's dream of returning astronauts to the moon closer to reality. The upgraded mega rocket could carry humans to the lunar surface as early as 2028.

Google: SpaceX launch success2 min read
SpaceX Starship V3 Completes First Test Flight Successfully
InnovationMay 23

SpaceX Starship V3 Completes First Test Flight Successfully

SpaceX's upgraded Starship V3 achieved most of its mission goals during its debut test flight, successfully deploying satellites and gathering crucial data despite minor engine issues. The milestone comes as the company prepares to go public next month.

Engadget2 min read
SpaceX's Starship V3 Megarocket Inches Closer to the Moon
InnovationMay 28

SpaceX's Starship V3 Megarocket Inches Closer to the Moon

SpaceX's biggest rocket ever just completed its first test flight, bringing NASA's plan to land astronauts on the moon one giant leap closer to reality. Despite a few hiccups, the 408-foot spacecraft successfully reached orbit and deployed payloads.

Google News - Business3 min read
SpaceX's Starship V3 Soars After 7-Month Wait
InnovationMay 28

SpaceX's Starship V3 Soars After 7-Month Wait

SpaceX launched its most powerful rocket ever on May 22, marking a major step toward returning astronauts to the moon. The 408-foot Starship V3 successfully completed its first test flight despite minor hiccups.

Space.com3 min read
Japan's ispace Books SpaceX Starship Ride to the Moon
Innovation6d ago

Japan's ispace Books SpaceX Starship Ride to the Moon

A Japanese space company just reserved a spot on SpaceX's Starship to deliver hundreds of kilograms of cargo to the lunar surface by 2030. The partnership marks a major step toward making moon access affordable and routine for researchers and businesses worldwide.

SpaceNews3 min read
SpaceX's Starship 3 Breaks Height and Power Records
InnovationMay 16

SpaceX's Starship 3 Breaks Height and Power Records

The world's tallest and most powerful rocket is launching next week, breaking records set by NASA's legendary Saturn V and paving the way for humans to return to the moon. SpaceX's upgraded Starship represents a giant leap forward in making space exploration more accessible than ever.

New Scientist3 min read
SpaceX Launches Biggest Starship Yet for Moon Missions
InnovationMay 23

SpaceX Launches Biggest Starship Yet for Moon Missions

SpaceX successfully launched its largest Starship rocket ever, reaching space before splashing down in the Indian Ocean. The test brings NASA one step closer to landing humans on the Moon for the first time in over 50 years.

DW News2 min read

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