IM-2 will land in the Moon's southern polar region with several payloads on board.

SpaceX secures NASA contract to launch lunar lander

Mo' Contracts, Mo' Moon

SpaceX just won two contracts to launch both a commercial lunar lander, a mission backed by NASA, as well as a satellite meant to monitor methane emissions.

SpaceX Secures NASA Contract to Launch Lunar Lander

It'll carry a drill that'll dig into the Moon to search for water.

SpaceX had to replace two rocket engines.

Historic SpaceX astronaut launch delayed due to "nail polish" hiccup

Nail Polish Remover?

SpaceX had to delay the upcoming Crew Dragon astronaut launch because of a tiny lacquer issue with two of the Falcon 9 rocket engines.

Historic SpaceX Astronaut Launch Delayed Due to “Nail Polish” Hiccup

Better safe than sorry.

"It’s a step in the right direction, but they should really aim for full reusability by 2026."

Elon Musk just dissed Russia's new reusable rocket design

Rocket Envy

Russia's space corporation just unveiled plans for its "Amur rocket" — a design that has some striking similarities with SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket

Elon Musk Just Dissed Russia’s New Reusable Rocket Design

To be fair, it does look like a bit of a ripoff.

SpaceX just reused a single booster for the 6th time

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

SpaceX just beat its own record by reusing a single Falcon first stage called B1049.6 for the sixth time after launching from Cape Canaveral this morning.

SpaceX Just Reused a Single Booster for the 6th Time

SpaceX is making it look easy.

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.

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