Ars Technica
• Stephen Clark
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SpaceX Starship News
Ars Technica
• Stephen Clark
SpaceX Starship News Timeline
Debris from the world's largest spacecraft scattered across the skies over the Bahamas following an explosion just minutes post-launch. This event marks another setback for SpaceX's ambitions to revolutionize space travel with the Starship's massive scale and payload capacity.
NASA has amended its Launch Services contract to incorporate SpaceX's Starship, marking the vehicle's official addition alongside Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy. Despite this progress, Starship still requires significant development before undertaking major agency missions to the moon and Mars.
SpaceX is utilizing the period between its recent Flight 8 and upcoming Flight 9 missions to expedite the construction of its next-generation orbital facilities. This effort aligns with the company's broader ambition to enhance infrastructure capabilities for future missions.
Residents of Boca Chica, Texas, will vote on whether SpaceX's operational site should transform into an independently governed municipality named Starbase, potentially granting the aerospace company's base greater autonomy and fostering future development.
A stunning spiral of light was seen across Europe's skies on March 24, 2025, caused by frozen fuel from SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket. The launch was part of the classified NROL-69 mission for the U.S. government, sparking public intrigue and scientific analysis.
The NROL-69 mission, carrying a classified payload for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), lifted off aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 1:48 p.m. EDT. This launch marks a significant step in expanding the NRO's satellite network under the NSSL Phase 2 contract.
Aerospace Quality Research & Development (AQRD) held an event showcasing the four remaining airworthy Beechcraft Starships. The event honored engineers maintaining these vintage aircraft, known for their innovative composite construction and pusher turboprop design, providing a unique gathering for aviation enthusiasts.
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Explore the forefront of space exploration with our Starship news feed, chronicling SpaceX's development of the Starship spacecraft. This coverage delves into the ambitious goals, test launches, and engineering milestones of the vehicle envisioned to carry humans to Mars, revolutionizing space travel and opening new possibilities for interplanetary missions.