Explosions end SpaceX test flight of giant new rocket
SpaceX launched its mega rocket Starship but lost both the booster and the spacecraft in a pair of explosions minutes into Saturday's test flight.The rocketship reached space following liftoff from...
View ArticleElon Musk says anyone advocating genocide on X will be 'suspended' following...
Tech billionaire Elon Musk said that "anyone advocating" genocide on his social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, will be suspended from the site. Mr. Musk’s edict comes after the White...
View ArticleSouth Korea delays spy satellite liftoff, days after North Korean satellite...
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea has postponed the planned launch of its first military spy satellite set for this Thursday, officials said, days after rival North Korea claimed to put its own spy...
View ArticleNorth Korea says new spy satellite snooped on the White House, Pentagon
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea’s newly launched reconnaissance satellite has captured photos of the White House, the Pentagon and a key U.S. mainland naval base, Pyongyang’s state media claimed...
View ArticleSouth Korea launches first spy satellite with SpaceX after rival North Korea...
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. — South Korea on Friday launched its first military spy satellite, a little over a week after North Korea claimed to put its own spy satellite into orbit for the...
View ArticleNorth Korea accuses U.S. of double standards for letting South launch spy...
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea on Monday accused the United States of double standards, slamming it for letting rival South Korea launch a spy satellite from U.S. territory after condemning the...
View ArticleMoon, asteroids and new rockets topped the world's space news in 2023
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The moon, asteroids and brand-new rockets topped the world’s space news in 2023.Elon Musk’s monster rocket made it to space on the second test flight before exploding again....
View ArticleNLRB official: SpaceX illegally fired workers for complaining about Elon Musk
An official with the National Labor Relations Board filed an official complaint against SpaceX on Wednesday, claiming the company illegally fired eight employees for penning a letter criticizing CEO...
View ArticleNASA: No proof of illegal drug use at SpaceX
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration on Thursday announced it found no evidence of illicit drug use at SpaceX that would jeopardize a rocket launch.NASA said the spacecraft company is...
View ArticleAstronauts from Turkey, Sweden and Italy launch to space station on latest...
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Turkey’s first astronaut along with a Swede and Italian launched Thursday to the International Space Station on a chartered SpaceX flight.The Falcon rocket blasted off from...
View ArticleElon Musk shifts SpaceX to Texas after court nixes his pay package
Tech billionaire Elon Musk continued moving his businesses out of Delaware this week by reincorporating SpaceX in Texas.According to a Wednesday filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission,...
View ArticleAmazon calls National Labor Relations Board unconstitutional in official filing
Retail giant Amazon is challenging the constitutionality of the National Labor Relations Board in a new filing this week, joining a chorus of other businesses in legal trouble with the board. In a...
View ArticleXMail? It could be coming, hints Elon Musk
While Google dominates the email landscape with Gmail, a cryptic post by Elon Musk has sparked speculations about a new challenger on the horizon.The tech entrepreneur famous for running X, Tesla, and...
View ArticleSpaceX Dragon capsule with four crew members arrives at International Space...
A SpaceX Dragon capsule has arrived at the International Space Station, just over 24 hours after it was launched from Florida on board a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.The capsule is carrying four new crew...
View ArticleSpaceX facing accusations of sexism in NLRB hearing
SpaceX will be smacked with allegations of sexism and retaliatory firings before a U.S. labor board judge Tuesday.The hearing is part of a lawsuit brought by eight former SpaceX engineers who have...
View ArticleFour astronauts from four countries return to Earth after six months in orbit
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Four astronauts from four countries caught a lift back to Earth with SpaceX on Tuesday to end a half-year mission at the International Space Station.Their capsule streaked...
View ArticleThird test flight of SpaceX's mega rocket ends with loss of spacecraft
SpaceX’s mega rocket blasted off on another test flight Thursday and made it farther than two previous attempts, but the spacecraft was lost as it descended back to Earth.The company said it lost...
View ArticleNLRB: SpaceX retaliated against employees who raised concerns about wages,...
SpaceX is facing fresh allegations from the National Labor Relations Board that it retaliated against workers who debated hours, pay and conditions.When SpaceX employees gathered to hash out the work...
View ArticleElon Musk's aim for Mars a 'dangerous illusion,' says astronomer
A renowned astronomer has expressed skepticism regarding Elon Musk's goal of colonizing Mars, questioning the viability of SpaceX's ambitious venture.Mr. Musk, CEO of SpaceX, has publicly shared his...
View ArticleBoeing on the verge of launching astronauts aboard new capsule
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — After years of delays and stumbles, Boeing is finally poised to launch astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA.It’s the first flight of Boeing’s Starliner capsule...
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