"The darkening paint on DarkSat certainly halves reflection of sunlight compared to the ordinary Starlink satellites, but [the constellation’s] negative impact on astronomical observations still remains."

SpaceX's "darkened" satellites still messing up research, astronomers say

Baby Steps

SpaceX darkened its Starlink satellites, but they're stil blocking and interfering with astronomers' observations of the night sky.

SpaceX’s “Darkened” Satellites Still Messing Up Research, Astronomers Say

The Starlink Darksats are better, but not good enough.

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.

The spacecraft was supposed to head home today, but it's stuck in orbit for now because of weather.

Bad weather leaves SpaceX Dragon stuck at space station

Hang In There

Because of bad weather here on Earth, a SpaceX Dragon that was supposed to head home from the International Space Station is hanging out in orbit.

Bad Weather Leaves SpaceX Dragon Stuck at Space Station

Expect delays.

You'll have to "catapult high into the air & land on the roof with a base jumping parachute" to get a drink.

SpaceX building bar and restaurant at Starship testing facility

Restaurant At The End Of The Universe

SpaceX is building a restaurant and a "futuristic bar" at its Starship testing facility in Boca Chica, Texas, according to CEO Elon Musk.

SpaceX Building Bar and Restaurant at Starship Testing Facility

"Fun to imagine that this place could be packed someday with people getting ready to go to Mars."

Share prices of Tesla surged this week, bringing Musk within "just" $3 billion of Jeff Bezos' net worth.

Elon Musk poised to become the richest person in the world

Money Makes the Musk Go Around

According to Bloomberg, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk could soon surpass Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to become the richest person in the world.

Elon Musk Poised to Become the Richest Person in the World

He already took down Gates. Now, Bezos is in his sights.

SpaceX wants to try catching a landing rocket with a launch tower

Bullseye

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says the company will try to catch a Super Heavy booster rocket with a launch tower so it doesn't need to rely entirely on its legs.

SpaceX Wants to Catch Starship Booster With Its Own Launch Tower

"We’re going to try to catch the Super Heavy Booster with the launch tower arm, using the grid fins to take the load."

They're designed to minimize their impact on space junk by burning up upon re-entry.

A Japanese startup is building wooden satellites

Leave No Trace

Japanese startup Sumitomo is developing the world's first wooden satellites to send into space. Learn why this can minimize space junk.

Japan Is Developing Wooden Satellites | Futurism

That's one way to cut down on space junk.

A Japanese Startup Is Building Wooden Satellites

Could SpaceX's Martian colony really be independent?

Elon Musk will run into trouble setting up a Martian government, lawyers say

Mars 2030

SpaceX has laid out its governmental laws for its future colonies on Mars. But lawyers have their doubts if those rules will be enforceable.

Elon Musk Will Run Into Trouble Setting up a Martian Government, Lawyers Say

"He could be trying to lay some groundwork for offering up an independent constitution."

Let's hope this next debut is a little less explosive.

SpaceX moves next Starship prototype to launch pad

Next Up

SpaceX has rolled out its next full-scale Starship prototype called SN9 onto the launchpad, setting the stage for yet another high-altitude test flight.

SpaceX Moves Next Starship Prototype to Launch Pad

Next one's ready to go.

Rogozin is once again furious at NASA and SpaceX, this time over bridge-burning sanctions.

Russian space chief accuses US of sabotaging Russian space program

Hard Breakup

Roscosmos director general Dmitry Rogozin is furious that the U.S. government imposed sanctions on the company that makes the Soyuz rocket.

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