SpaceX has reportedly been denied early entry into the S&P 500 index, despite growing expectations among investors that the company could soon join the benchmark list of leading U.S. corporations. The decision highlights the strict requirements and timing considerations involved in inclusion in one of the world’s most closely watched stock indexes. Why S&P 500…
SpaceX is moving steadily toward its next big launch, as key components of the Starship megarocket have arrived at the launch pad in preparation for liftoff later this week. On February 25, the company shared images on X, showcasing the massive Super Heavy booster being carefully positioned onto the orbital launch mount at its Starbase…
NASA has selected SpaceX to launch a specialized space telescope designed to track near-Earth objects (NEOs). The agency announced on February 21 that it had awarded a task order under the NASA Launch Services II contract, assigning the Falcon 9 rocket for the launch of the Near Earth Orbit (NEO) Surveyor mission. The contract is…
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams remain aboard the International Space Station’s Harmony module as NASA adjusts its plans for an upcoming crew rotation. On Tuesday, the agency announced a change in the spacecraft assigned to its Crew-10 mission, opting to use a previously flown SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule rather than a newly built…
Apple’s iPhone is now set to integrate with SpaceX-owned Starlink’s direct-to-cell technology, enabling space-powered connectivity, according to a Reuters report citing T-Mobile, a key partner in the initiative. This development marks a significant step in expanding mobile coverage, particularly in remote and underserved areas, by utilizing satellites to provide seamless network access. Elon Musk’s SpaceX…
Two years ago, a NASA spacecraft crashed into a small asteroid millions of miles from Earth to test a technology that could one day prove useful in deflecting an object off a collision course with Earth. The European Space Agency returned to the crash site on Monday and began a follow-up mission to assess the…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted approval for the Falcon 9 rocket to launch the European Space Agency’s Hera asteroid mission, but it remains grounded for other missions for the time being. On October 6, the FAA issued a statement confirming the authorization of the Falcon 9’s return to flight, specifically for the Hera…
SpaceX has added another mission to its already crowded launch list. Elon Musk’s company has received a contract to launch the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) satellite JPSS-4. If all goes according to plan, JPSS-4 is scheduled to launch on a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California in 2027. The…
SpaceX plans to use a powerful, enhanced capsule to deorbit the International Space Station (ISS) once its operational life concludes. On Wednesday, NASA and Elon Musk’s company outlined their strategy to incinerate the station on reentry, with the remnants ideally falling into the ocean around early 2031, marking 32 years of service. Other options, such…