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SpaceX, or Space Exploration Technologies Corp., is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company founded by Elon Musk in 2002. The company is known for developing the Falcon and Starship rockets and the Dragon spacecraft, which are designed for various missions including satellite launches, cargo transport to the International Space Station (ISS), and potential crewed missions to Mars. SpaceX's innovative approach includes the development of reusable rocket technology, aimed at reducing the cost of space travel. The company has gained significant attention for its ambitious goals, including the colonization of Mars and the establishment of a human presence beyond Earth.

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Space Coast Awakens: SpaceX Set to Double Launches with Starlink and Astronaut Mission

The Space Coast of Florida is set for excitement with two back-to-back SpaceX launches this weekend. The first mission is Starlink, aimed at expanding global high-speed internet coverage by deploying more satellites into orbit. The Starlink launch window is from 3:16 p.m.

2025-03-28

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SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Rocket Set to Take to the Sky with Pioneering Starlink Satellites

The Falcon 9 rocket at Cape Canaveral, awaiting launch, is central to SpaceX’s mission to provide global satellite-based internet. This launch, Starlink 12-14, plans to deploy 21 satellites into low Earth orbit, including 13 with advanced Direct to Cell technology. The mission

2025-02-21

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Fiery Night Marvel: SpaceX Rocket Lights Up European Skies

Europeans witnessed a celestial spectacle as SpaceX Falcon 9 debris re-entered Earth’s atmosphere, creating vibrant streaks across the sky. The light show was due to the rocket’s controlled deorbiting after deploying Starlink satellites, ensuring fragments burned up harmlessly. No debris reached the

2025-02-20

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SpaceX Rocket Streaks Across Europe, Leaves Fiery Trail and Debris Behind

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage created a striking celestial display over Europe as it re-entered the atmosphere unexpectedly, particularly over the English countryside and Berlin. Metallic debris from the rocket stage descended near Poznań, Poland, sparking curiosity and safety concerns among

2025-02-20

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Boeing’s Workforce Shifts Amid Moon Rocket Contract Turbulence

Boeing lays off 71 employees in Huntsville, largely due to changes in its NASA moon rocket contract. The Space Launch System (SLS) project, crucial to NASA’s Artemis missions, faces uncertainty amid budget constraints. Further layoffs are anticipated, with nearly 200 more employees

2025-02-20

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Mystery Object in Poland: SpaceX Debris or Something Else?

A mysterious metallic object discovered in Poznan has sparked interest from Poland’s space agency, POLSA, as it may be debris from a Falcon 9 rocket. Incidents involving space debris are increasing as rocket launches, like Falcon 9’s, become more frequent. Images of

2025-02-19

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SpaceX’s Daring Bahamian Landing Breaks New Ground

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launched successfully from Cape Canaveral, marking a significant milestone in space innovation. The rocket’s first stage landed for the first time off the coast of the Bahamas, highlighting strategic advancements in landing technology. Utilizing a southern trajectory allows

2025-02-19

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The Sky’s Not the Limit: Rocket Lab and SpaceX Reach New Frontiers

Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket successfully launched a BlackSky satellite, enhancing satellite imagery with its Gen-3 capabilities that offer 35-centimeter resolution and improved data transfer through intersatellite links. This advancement promises significant improvements in global surveillance and intelligence services. SpaceX launched a Falcon

2025-02-19

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Prepare for Liftoff: Rocket Lab’s Daring New Adventure with “Fasten Your Space Belts”

Rocket Lab is launching the “Fasten Your Space Belts” mission using their Electron rocket from New Zealand. The mission marks the ninth collaboration with BlackSky, deploying the first “Gen-3” satellite to enhance geospatial intelligence capabilities. The satellite will orbit at 292 miles

2025-02-18

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Blast Off: How Midland’s Rocket Competition is Shooting for the Stars

Midland, Texas, will host the 18th Annual International Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC), attracting engineers from 22 countries. Over seven thousand students will participate, transforming Midland into a hub of creativity and technical excellence. Dubbed the “Olympics of rocket competitions,” IREC features around

2025-02-18

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Catch the Skyward Symphony: Falcon 9’s Celestial Ballet Over Florida

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launch will deliver 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit, enhancing global communications technology. The launch, visible from Florida’s Treasure Coast, transforms the skies into a vivid display, best experienced from beaches and scenic spots like Vero, Jensen, and

2025-02-17