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SpaceX’s launch pace widened through summer 2026, with more coasts, heavier missions, and a shift from Florida Starlink flights to Starship.
12 developments · updated September 02, 2026SpaceX’s listing, valuation chatter, and Starship setbacks have driven sharp swings in sentiment, while Starlink and launch wins keep the business expanding.
18 developments · updated September 02, 2026SpaceX’s Louisiana launch site plan grew from a large land purchase into a $100 billion project, then drew environmental and regulatory pushback.
3 developments · updated August 31, 2026After a July test flight, SpaceX spent weeks recovering Starship hardware and evaluating what the flight and splashdown revealed.
6 developments · updated August 18, 2026The White House reportedly urged SpaceX, Blue Origin, and other U.S. aerospace companies to withdraw from the Paris International Space Summit, held on…
September 04, 2026SpaceX has committed to a $100 billion rocket launch facility in Louisiana’s Vermilion Parish, covering 125,000 acres and designed to support up to 30 launches…
September 02, 2026On September 2, SpaceX launched 27 Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base. This marked the 35th flight for Falcon 9…
September 02, 2026Starlink has launched its enhanced mobile satellite internet service, now branded as Starlink Mobile, which supports video calls and AI-assisted location…
September 02, 2026SpaceX is preparing for its next rocket launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, continuing its steady cadence of missions. While details on the payload and…
September 01, 2026SpaceX's Crew-13 mission to the ISS has been postponed after an oxidizer leak was detected in the Dragon spacecraft's propulsion system. Scheduled for…
August 31, 2026Environmental groups are challenging SpaceX’s Louisiana spaceport plans, warning of significant harm to wetlands and biodiversity in Vermilion Parish. The…
August 31, 2026On August 30, SpaceX launched NASA’s $4 billion Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope aboard a Falcon Heavy rocket. The telescope is en route to the Sun-Earth…
August 30, 2026SpaceX has recovered its Starship spacecraft from the Indian Ocean following its latest test flight. The recovery effort provides engineers with direct access…
August 29, 2026SpaceX is set to launch its Falcon Heavy rocket on August 30 from Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The mission will deploy NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space…
August 27, 2026SpaceX plans to build a $100 billion Starship rocket complex in Louisiana, aiming to create the largest spaceport in the world. The facility, covering 50,500…
August 26, 2026SpaceX has revealed plans for a new Starbase in Louisiana, designed to support thousands of Starship launches annually. Located near Vermilion Parish, the…
August 26, 2026SpaceX has completed its final Falcon 9 Starlink mission from Florida, concluding a seven-year run of launches that helped establish its satellite internet…
August 26, 2026SpaceX plans to build a $100 billion Starship launch facility, Starbase Louisiana, on a 125,000-acre site. Construction will begin next year, with operations…
August 26, 2026On August 25, SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral, visible as far as western North Carolina. The early-morning flight carried Starlink satellites…
August 26, 2026SpaceX has announced a $100 billion investment in a new Starship Super Heavy launch site, with the goal of deploying one million satellites to support…
August 25, 2026SpaceX has conducted its final Falcon 9 Starlink launch from Florida, marking the end of an era for its most frequently used rocket. The company is now…
August 25, 2026SpaceX is preparing for a record-breaking Falcon 9 launch carrying 29 V2 Mini Starlink satellites. Booster B1067 will make its 37th flight, setting a new…
August 25, 2026SpaceX is advancing plans for a Starship spaceport along the Louisiana coast, leveraging the region's proximity to open water for safer and more efficient…
August 24, 2026The FAA predicts U.S. commercial rocket launches will dramatically increase over the next decade, with SpaceX’s reusable rockets driving much of this growth.…
August 21, 2026China's LandSpace has successfully landed a rocket booster, marking a significant milestone in its development of reusable launch technology. While details on…
August 19, 2026SpaceX successfully recovered a Starship prototype that splashed down in the Indian Ocean on July 24. Initially expected to disintegrate, the spacecraft…
August 18, 2026SpaceX has successfully recovered the upper stage of Starship Flight 13, which soft-landed in the Indian Ocean on July 24. After 24 days at sea, the vehicle…
August 18, 2026SpaceX's expansion of its Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas, has drawn regulatory and environmental challenges. The company has been cited for numerous…
August 17, 2026SpaceX successfully launched the classified USSF-366 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9 rocket. While the payload details remain…
August 16, 2026SpaceX achieved a record-breaking 38.5-minute turnaround between two Falcon 9 launches on Saturday night. The first mission, launched from Cape Canaveral,…
August 16, 2026SpaceX plans to launch two Falcon 9 rockets tonight, with the first mission, USSF-366, lifting off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 2:52 p.m.…
August 16, 2026SpaceX successfully launched the classified USSF-366 mission from California on Saturday night, deploying a sensitive payload for the U.S. Space Force. The…
August 15, 2026The USSF-366 mission, launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base, may have caused sonic booms audible across parts of California. While details of the…
August 15, 2026The Starship V3 generates 18 million pounds of thrust, more than double NASA's Saturn V, but critical capabilities like orbital refueling remain unproven.…
August 14, 2026SpaceX has filed permits for "Project Ignition," a 101-acre Starship test site at its Roberts Road Facility near Kennedy Space Center. The site will feature a…
August 14, 2026Chun Wang, co-founder of F2Pool, has secured seats on SpaceX's first crewed Mars flyby and an earlier lunar mission. The Mars mission will last two years,…
August 13, 2026SpaceX completed two Falcon 9 launches within 13 hours, deploying 53 Starlink satellites. The missions launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base and Cape…
August 12, 2026The SEC has settled charges with Adit Ventures Management over allegations of fraud involving pre-IPO shares of SpaceX and Klarna. The firm was accused of…
August 10, 2026SpaceX has secured a $1.6 billion contract from the U.S. Space Force for 18 Falcon 9 launches under the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 program.…
August 05, 2026SpaceX is working to recover Ship 40, a Starship prototype that survived its July 24 test flight and landed intact in the Indian Ocean. Tugboats are towing the…
August 03, 2026SpaceX is close to acquiring 130,000 acres of marshland in southern Louisiana, including an 18-mile stretch on Pecan Island, for a new Starship launch site.…
August 03, 2026SpaceX recently secured a $1.6 billion U.S. Space Force contract for 18 Falcon 9 missions through 2027, with each launch valued at $89 million. This adds to…
August 03, 2026On its 13th test flight, Starship deployed 20 next-generation Starlink V3 satellites. The mission demonstrated Starship's ability to handle heavier payloads…
August 03, 2026SpaceX is reportedly aiming for a valuation exceeding $2 trillion in its anticipated IPO, potentially making it one of the most valuable companies globally.…
August 02, 2026As SpaceX prepares to release its first financial results, investors are scrutinizing its strategic priorities beyond lunar and Martian missions. Questions are…
August 01, 2026A defunct stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is on course to collide with the Moon next week, marking only the second recorded instance of an unintentional…
August 01, 2026SpaceX's first post-IPO earnings report is expected to provide updates on Starlink subscriber growth, Starship development, and AI investments. This comes as…
August 01, 2026SpaceX's $75 billion IPO, the largest on record, has created over 4,400 millionaires among employees and alumni, with 400 individuals holding stakes exceeding…
July 31, 2026With only 7% of SpaceX shares available for public trading, analysts are pointing to suppliers like Linde Plc as alternative investment opportunities. Linde…
July 31, 2026SpaceX's stock has lost 50% of its value since its IPO, making it the most shorted large public company in the U.S. The selloff reflects growing skepticism…
July 31, 2026A Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base this Friday evening, deploying satellites into orbit. This mission continues Falcon…
July 30, 2026SpaceX has been awarded two contracts totaling $1.6 billion to conduct 18 launches for the US Space Force under the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase…
July 30, 2026SpaceX has completed its final mission under the $8.5 billion NSSL Phase 2 contract, successfully deploying the NROL-95 spy satellite. This milestone…
July 30, 2026SpaceX successfully landed Starship Ship 40 during Flight 13, achieving a precise vertical landing in the Indian Ocean. Building on this success, the company…
July 30, 2026SpaceX has secured a $1.6 billion contract with the U.S. Space Force for 18 Falcon 9 launches under the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1…
July 29, 2026SpaceX has filed with the FCC to challenge Eutelsat OneWeb’s U.S. market access application, citing European policies that reserve satellite spectrum for local…
July 29, 2026SpaceX is preparing to launch a Falcon 9 rocket carrying the NROL-95 national security payload for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). The launch is…
July 29, 2026SpaceX's Starship Version 3 achieved a major milestone during its July 24 suborbital flight test, successfully splashing down in the Indian Ocean near Western…
July 29, 2026The FAA has proposed a rule to waive environmental requirements under 13 federal laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act and Clean Air Act, for…
July 28, 2026SpaceX recently completed a critical Starship test while also deploying 24 Starlink satellites, showcasing its ability to balance lunar development with…
July 28, 2026The FAA is reviewing updated flight paths and emergency landing zones for SpaceX's Starship, reflecting its focus on managing the risks associated with the…
July 28, 2026AST SpaceMobile plans to launch three upgraded BlueBird satellites on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on August 5 from Cape Canaveral. These satellites aim to double…
July 28, 2026At least six U.S. lawmakers or their families purchased SpaceX stock shortly after its June IPO, with investments ranging from $83,000 to $245,000. These…
July 28, 2026SpaceX's Starship completed its 13th test mission, deploying 20 Starlink satellites before splashing down in the Indian Ocean. While the test met several…
July 28, 2026SpaceX's IPO has valued the company at $1.77 trillion, making it one of the world's most valuable firms. The recent Starship Flight 13 is a critical milestone,…
July 27, 2026The CME Group has rolled out single-stock futures for 55 U.S. equities, including SpaceX, Tesla, and Apple. These cash-settled contracts allow investors to…
July 27, 2026SpaceX's Starship achieved a significant milestone with Flight 13 on July 24, deploying 20 Starlink V3 satellites and showcasing improved thermal protection…
July 27, 2026SpaceX shares fell 7.2% following their addition to the Nasdaq‑100 Index, continuing a decline since the June IPO. Investors are closely watching the August 4…
July 26, 2026SpaceX launched its first Starlink V3 satellite, a significant upgrade in its satellite internet constellation. The mission also tested the Starship system,…
July 25, 2026SpaceX successfully completed Starship's first test flight since going public, achieving a controlled splashdown. The mission tested critical systems,…
July 25, 2026Starship Flight 13 launched from Boca Chica, Texas, after weather-related delays and engine replacements. The mission tested upgraded Raptor engines and…
July 24, 2026Alphabet has revealed a $94.1 billion equity stake in SpaceX, marking the first valuation of its position since SpaceX’s IPO. While $80 billion of this stake…
July 24, 2026SpaceX is set to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, deploying 24 Starlink satellites. This mission follows California's…
July 24, 2026SpaceX's stock (SPCX) has dropped 13% since its IPO, with HSBC issuing a 'Hold' rating and a $115 price target. Analysts cite cautious optimism, noting…
July 24, 2026SpaceX is reportedly no longer accepting Falcon 9 rideshare bookings beyond 2028, signaling a potential pivot to its next-generation Starship rocket.…
July 24, 2026Starship Flight 13 launched successfully from Starbase, Texas, on July 24, following a weather delay. The 400-foot rocket is central to SpaceX's ambitions for…
July 23, 2026NASA has reassigned its SunRISE mission to SpaceX's Falcon Heavy after reliability issues with ULA's Vulcan Centaur rocket. The mission, involving six small…
July 23, 2026NASA will test SpaceX and Blue Origin’s lunar landers during the Artemis III mission in 2027. Astronauts will dock with prototype landers in orbit, simulating…
July 23, 2026The American Federation of Teachers, representing 1.8 million members, has urged the SEC to scrutinize SpaceX's planned IPO, which reportedly targets a…
July 22, 2026SpaceX stock has dropped 36% from its post-IPO peak of $202 to $129, with analysts projecting further declines. Historical data shows large IPOs often…
July 22, 2026SpaceX's IPO on June 12 raised $75 billion, debuting at a $1.77 trillion valuation and closing its first trading day with a $2.1 trillion market cap. Elon…
July 22, 2026On July 15, SpaceX shares dropped below their $135 IPO price, closing at $119.85 by July 20 after seven consecutive days of losses. The company's market cap…
July 21, 2026On July 21, SpaceX launched Northrop Grumman's Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) and three Mission Extension Pods aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. The MRV is designed to…
July 21, 2026SpaceX's IPO valuation target was reportedly adjusted to $1.8 trillion, down from earlier expectations exceeding $2 trillion. Despite the recalibration, the…
July 21, 2026SpaceX is launching the Starlink Mini 2, a portable satellite internet dish with a built-in lithium battery for off-grid use. Designed for portability, the…
July 21, 2026SpaceX is set to unlock $116 billion in shares as IPO restrictions lift, signaling a potential public market debut. This influx of capital could accelerate the…
July 21, 2026On July 21, SpaceX completed its 50th Falcon 9 launch from California, deploying 24 Starlink satellites into orbit. This marks the sixth launch from Vandenberg…
July 21, 2026SpaceX shares rose 1% after a seven-session slide wiped out 21% of its market value. Elon Musk issued a sharp warning to short sellers, as short interest in…
July 21, 2026SpaceX is set to launch Northrop Grumman's Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) and Mission Extension Pods (MEPs) from Cape Canaveral on July 21. The MRV will provide…
July 20, 2026A Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base was aborted moments after engine ignition, marking a rare disruption for the rocket’s otherwise stellar…
July 20, 2026SpaceX has scheduled the 13th flight of Starship for July 23 from Starbase, Texas. This mission will test new spacecraft technologies and deploy…
July 20, 2026A Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base has been rescheduled to July 21 after an automatic abort on July 20. The mission will deploy another batch…
July 20, 2026SpaceX has rescheduled its next Starship launch attempt to Thursday, July 23, to ensure all systems are mission-ready. This test is critical for validating the…
July 20, 2026SpaceX shares fell over 5% following another delay in the Starship program, briefly trading below $125. Analysts emphasize Starship's critical role in the…
July 20, 2026California is on track to hit its 50th rocket launch of 2026 with SpaceX’s Falcon 9, which will carry 24 Starlink satellites into orbit. Nearly all of these…
July 19, 2026SpaceX and Alphabet have driven record U.S. equity sales, reflecting strong investor interest in high-growth technology and aerospace ventures. This surge in…
July 19, 2026The FAA has completed its review of the Starship booster failure, granting SpaceX approval to proceed with its next test flight. The review addressed safety…
July 19, 2026The U.S. Air Force has increased its space launch program budget to $17 billion, expanding contract ceilings for SpaceX, Blue Origin, and five other companies.…
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