The first scheduled launch as part of the initiative is scheduled for as early as next week.

More than 100 spacecraft signed up for SpaceX rideshare program

Cha Ching

"More than 100 spacecraft have been signed up" for SpaceX's Smallsat Rideshare Program," according to the company. First launch is scheduled for next week.

More Than 100 Spacecraft Signed Up for SpaceX Rideshare Program

Small satellite launches are big business for SpaceX.

SpaceX is officially sending astronauts to space next month

3-2-1...

SpaceX finally has a launch date to return astronauts from US soil to space since the retirement of NASA's Space Shuttle program in 2011: May 27.

SpaceX Is Officially Sending Astronauts to Space Next Month

"On May 27, will once again launch American astronauts on American rockets from American soil!"

For a smooth $1 million, customers will be able to send 200 kg (440 lbs) into orbit

You can now book space on a SpaceX rocket for $1 million online

Ticket to Orbit

SpaceX has launched an online booking tool that lets companies reserve space on a Falcon 9 rocket. For $1 million, customers can send 200 kg into orbit.

You Can Now Book Space on a SpaceX Rocket for $1 Million Online

SpaceX just made it incredibly simple to book an orbital flight.

Don't worry. This was all part of the plan.

Watch a SpaceX rocket explode in mid-flight

SpaceX Fireball

SpaceX tested its Crew Dragon spacecraft's in-flight abort system on Sunday, blowing up a Falcon 9 rocket in the process.

Watch a SpaceX Rocket Explode in Mid-Flight

It looks like a scene out of "Star Wars."

SpaceX has been making progress in gently catching nose cones using special net-wielding boats.

Watch a piece of a SpaceX rocket careen back down to Earth

Spinning in Space

SpaceX has released an amazing video that shows half of a nose cone (or fairing) from a Falcon Heavy rocket plummet back own to Earth.

Watch a Piece of a SpaceX Rocket Careen Back Down to Earth

That same piece will be reused as early as next week.

Despite costs plummeting thanks to improving reusability, a launch of SpaceX's Falcon 9 currently costs $62 million.

Elon Musk: SpaceX launches will cost 1% of current NASA launches

Budget Rocket Airlines

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk revealed that his company's Starship rocket will only require $900,000 of fuel per launch and cost $2 million per mission overall.

Elon Musk: SpaceX Launches Will Cost 1% of Current NASA Launches

Can Musk's latest claim possibly be true?

This is just the second time Ms. Tree has made the catch.

Watch SpaceX catch a rocket's nose cone with a giant net

Catch 'Em All

SpaceX's Ms. Tree boat was able to catch a Falcon 9's nose cone, thereby preventing the fairing from splashing down into the Atlantic Ocean.

Watch SpaceX Catch a Rocket’s Nose Cone With a Giant Net

Got your nose!

SpaceX's Merlin 1D rocket used for Falcon 9 rocket launches has some very similar specs.

Europe's new reusable rocket design borrows heavily from SpaceX

ArianeWorks

Europe debuted a reusable rocket design last week called ArianeWorks — and it looks very reminiscent of SpaceX's Falcon 9.

Europe’s New Reusable Rocket Design Borrows Heavily From SpaceX

"To be fair, the European rocket builders have not sought to hide their emulation of SpaceX."

SpaceX successfully test fired the Falcon 9 rocket that will hopefully launch Crew Dragon to space on January 25.

NASA clears SpaceX Crew Dragon's first test flight

Crew Dragon

NASA and SpaceX decided to proceed with plans yesterday for the first ever test flight, dubbed Demo-1, of SpaceX's Crew Dragon passenger spacecraft.

NASA Clears SpaceX Crew Dragon’s First Test Flight

All systems are go for just one week from now.

Also on board is a time capsule filled with digital files including the Torah, the Israeli flag, a variety of national artworks.

SpaceX just launched the first commercial lunar lander, ever

World First

It's official: Israeli space company SpaceIL's lunar lander Beresheet launched into space aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

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