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NLRB accuses SpaceX of illegally firing workers for criticizing Elon Musk
The workers wrote an open letter that called Elon Musk's behavior on social media "a frequent source of distraction and embarrassment."
SpaceX dominated private spaceflight in 2023, but its competitors (mostly) aren't quitting
In 2023, there were at least 200 successful orbital launches, and nearly half of them were conducted by SpaceX. Private space companies have been ramping up their activities as they compete to serve as launch providers and facilitate space tourism. But it wasn't a milestone year for all.
Amazon boosts its satellite internet network with the help of space lasers
Project Kuiper plans to create a mesh network of high-speed laser cross-links.
Offworld 'company towns' are the wrong way to settle the solar system
Are we really willing to trust mercurial SpaceX CEO Elon Musk with people's air supplies?
Amazon is swallowing its pride to ensure its internet satellites get to orbit on time
Amazon announced a deal with SpaceX for three Falcon 9 launches in 2025 that will carry some of its Project Kuiper satellites to orbit. SpaceX is Amazon's top competitor in the satellite internet space, and a rival of Blue Origin — founder Jeff Bezos' aerospace company.
SpaceX loses another Starship and Super Heavy rocket in double explosion during test
SpaceX launched the second flight of Starship from its Boca Chica spaceport on Saturday morning. A few minutes into launch, the Super Heavy booster exploded, followed by Starship itself.
Watch SpaceX's Starship lift off for its second fully integrated test flight
If everything goes well during the pre-flight procedures, and if the weather cooperates, then we'll see Starship make another attempt to reach space.
SpaceX prepares for Starship's second test flight after securing FAA clearance
The FAA has cleared Starship for a second test flight after an explosive first launch. SpaceX is now aiming for a November 17 launch date.
SpaceX workers face above-average injury rates as Musk prioritizes Mars over safety, report finds
A Reuters investigation into SpaceX has uncovered more than 600 injuries going back to 2014, at multiple facilities across the country. Workers who spoke to the publication said CEO Elon Musk prioritizes getting to Mars over safety protocols.
SpaceX will launch ESA navigation satellites amid delays with the EU's own rockets
SpaceX has struck a deal with the European Space Agency (ESA) to launch four of Europe's Galileo navigation satellites into orbit.
SpaceX will ramp up its launches in 2024 for Starlink's satellite-to-cell service
It's aiming for 12 flights a month, for a total of 144 missions for the whole year.
Starlink's satellite cell service is set to launch in 2024, but only for SMS
Starlink is set to launch a satellite-based texting service in 2024 that will grow to include voice and data in the coming years.
SpaceX lands US Space Force contract for Starshield satellite communications
SpaceX has won a $70 million contract with the US Space Force to provide satellite communications for the US Space Force via its Starshield program.
The US Senate wants answers over Starlink's Ukrainian satellite internet denial
The US Senate is investigating Elon Musk's decision to not extend Starlink satellite internet coverage to enable a Ukraine attack on Russian warship near Crimea.
Elon Musk biography will be edited to correct claim about Starlink access in Ukraine-Russia conflict
Elon Musk says if he'd agreed to Ukraine's request for Starlink access during a planned drone attack on Russian ships, 'SpaceX would be explicitly complicit in a major act of war.'
FAA grounds Starship until SpaceX takes 63 'corrective actions'
The FAA has closed its investigation int SpaceX's ill-fated April Starship launch, but that doesn't mean the company will be flying again any time soon.
US Justice Department sues SpaceX for alleged discriminatory hiring practices
The US Department of Justice just sued SpaceX, alleging that the company engaged in discriminatory hiring practices against refugees and asylum seekers. The suit says that these practices occurred between 2018 and 2022 and that SpaceX “wrongly claimed” that export control laws limited it to hiring US citizens and lawful permanent residents.
Twitter begins its transition to 'X' after changing its iconic bird logo
The company announced the rebrand with a logo projection on its San Francisco offices.
Blue Origin is planning to open new launch sites outside the US
It's also seeking more partnerships and acquisitions.
SpaceX wants to join the FAA as defendant in environmental groups' Starship lawsuit
SpaceX has filed a motion in court, requesting to be allowed to join the FAA as a defendant in a lawsuit filed by environmental and wildlife nonprofit groups.