spaceX /tags/spacex spaceX en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Fri, 22 May 2026 14:40:00 GMT A trillion dollar question: Will SpaceX's Starship launch go well? /science-technology/2026-05-21/a-trillion-dollar-question-will-spacexs-starship-launch-go-well Ahead of a much anticipated IPO, SpaceX is carrying out a critical test of its giant, stainless steel rocket. Investors will be watching closely. Fri, 22 May 2026 14:40:00 GMT /science-technology/2026-05-21/a-trillion-dollar-question-will-spacexs-starship-launch-go-well Geoff Brumfiel, Maria Aspan A trio of space weather satellites blast off together to study the sun's violent side /science-technology/2025-09-24/a-trio-of-space-weather-satellites-blast-off-together-to-study-the-suns-violent-side A cluster of space weather satellites has blasted off to cast fresh eyes on solar storms. The three satellites belonging to NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration soared from Florida on Wednesday morning on the same SpaceX rocket. They're aiming for a sun-orbiting lookout 1 million miles from Earth, each on its own separate mission. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 19:39:20 GMT /science-technology/2025-09-24/a-trio-of-space-weather-satellites-blast-off-together-to-study-the-suns-violent-side Marcia Dunn | Associated Press Could launching seeds into space breed hardier plants in Florida? /environment/2025-08-08/could-launching-seeds-into-space-breed-hardier-plants-in-florida Something important for a Florida facing a hotter future was sent into space this week with NASA astronauts aboard a SpaceX rocket: Seeds. The hope is that when they return to Earth, they will produce hardier, more resilient plants. Fri, 08 Aug 2025 11:00:00 GMT /environment/2025-08-08/could-launching-seeds-into-space-breed-hardier-plants-in-florida Ashley Miznazi | Miami Herald SpaceX delays flight to replace NASA's stuck astronauts after launch pad problem /2025-03-13/spacex-delay-nasa-astronauts-launch-pad-problem The decision came down with less than an hour remaining in the countdown. Officials say the launch is off until at least Friday. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:45:10 GMT /2025-03-13/spacex-delay-nasa-astronauts-launch-pad-problem Associated Press NASA's Crew-8 mission members return to Earth on SpaceX capsule /science-technology/2024-10-25/nasas-crew-8-mission-members-return-to-earth-on-spacex-capsule Three NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut splashed down off the Florida coast early Friday, capping a nearly eight-month science and research mission to the International Space Station. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 07:29:50 GMT /science-technology/2024-10-25/nasas-crew-8-mission-members-return-to-earth-on-spacex-capsule Chandelis Duster SpaceX’s private spacewalk mission targets Tuesday launch /science-technology/2024-08-26/spacexs-private-spacewalk-mission-targets-tuesday-launch Three days after launch, the crew will attempt an ambitious and risky spacewalk -- the first for an all-civilian mission. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 17:28:19 GMT /science-technology/2024-08-26/spacexs-private-spacewalk-mission-targets-tuesday-launch Brendan Byrne After 6 months in space and a fiery return over the U.S., NASA's Crew-7 is back home /npr-breaking-news/2024-03-12/after-6-months-in-space-and-a-fiery-return-over-the-u-s-nasas-crew-7-is-back-home The four crewmembers spent a half-year on the International Space Station conducting dozens of experiments and science research. NASA's Crew-8 mission relieved them on the orbital outpost last week. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:49:02 GMT /npr-breaking-news/2024-03-12/after-6-months-in-space-and-a-fiery-return-over-the-u-s-nasas-crew-7-is-back-home Russell Lewis Four European astronauts return to Earth after Axiom Space's Ax-3 commercial mission /npr-breaking-news/2024-02-09/astronauts-return-to-earth-axiom-spaces-ax-3-commercial-mission The crew of four commercial astronauts flew to the International Space Station last month on a SpaceX rocket and capsule. Their time in space was extended several days due to poor weather off Florida. Fri, 09 Feb 2024 13:29:54 GMT /npr-breaking-news/2024-02-09/astronauts-return-to-earth-axiom-spaces-ax-3-commercial-mission Brendan Byrne Space Florida gears up for another year of record rocket launches /science-technology/2024-01-30/space-florida-gears-up-for-another-year-of-record-rocket-launches With Florida rocket launches in 2024 expected to top a record set last year, the state’s aerospace agency is seeking more money from lawmakers and is backing an expansion of spaceport designations. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 13:00:00 GMT /science-technology/2024-01-30/space-florida-gears-up-for-another-year-of-record-rocket-launches Jim Turner | News Service of Florida SpaceX Starship, key to NASA's moon missions, set for next test flight /science-technology/2023-11-17/spacex-starship-key-to-nasas-moon-missions-set-for-next-test-flight NASA plans to use Starship to bring astronauts to the lunar surface. But first, it faces a key test flight. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 19:03:57 GMT /science-technology/2023-11-17/spacex-starship-key-to-nasas-moon-missions-set-for-next-test-flight Brendan Byrne