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SpaceX successfully launched its Starship on a test flight, deploying next-generation Starlink V3 satellites for the first time. While the Super Heavy booster made a hard splashdown after an imperfect landing burn, the upper stage completed a successful soft splashdown in the Indian Ocean.

The successful launch of Vikram-1 establishes Skyroot as a serious competitor in global small-satellite launch market

SpaceX aborted the 13th test flight of its Starship rocket after an engine issue triggered an automatic launch abort during ignition. CEO Elon Musk said two Raptor engines would be replaced, with the next launch attempt expected early next week.

SpaceX aborted the 13th Starship test flight moments before liftoff after some engines failed to ignite. The company is investigating the issue before another launch attempt. NASA continues to rely on Starship for its future Artemis missions to the Moon

Elon Musk's business empire spans SpaceX, Tesla, Neuralink, The Boring Company and other ventures. With interests ranging from artificial intelligence and electric vehicles to brain implants and space exploration, Musk oversees one of the world's most influential corporate networks

Elon Musk has become the world’s first trillionaire after SpaceX’s record-breaking IPO pushed its valuation to $2.1 trillion. The company’s debut marks a major milestone for the commercial space industry and cements Musk’s position as the richest individual in history.

SpaceX priced its record-breaking IPO at $135 per share, raising $75 billion and valuing the company at $1.77 trillion. The offering significantly boosts the wealth of founder Elon Musk, bringing him close to trillionaire status

Elon Musk has highlighted India's declining fertility rate after data showed the country's total fertility rate fell to 1.9 births per woman, below replacement level. Experts cite urbanisation, education and changing family preferences as key factors behind the trend.

SpaceX has reportedly signed a cloud services contract with Alphabet worth about $30 billion, supplying Nvidia GPUs and computing capacity from 2026 to 2029. The deal aims to support rising AI demand, with termination clauses tied to chip delivery timelines.

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded during a routine hotfire test at Cape Canaveral in Florida, causing a setback for Jeff Bezos’ space company. No injuries were reported, but the incident could delay upcoming missions and affect competition with SpaceX.

SpaceX launched the latest test flight of Starship, featuring the upgraded Version 3 system powered by 33 Raptor 3 engines. The mission tested major design improvements as the company continues efforts to build a fully reusable launch system for future space missions.

A SpaceX capsule delivered four astronauts to the International Space Station, restoring full crew strength after a medical evacuation prompted an early return. NASA had paused spacewalks and reduced research during the short-staffed period

Two US Democratic senators have urged the Department of Defense to review SpaceX following reports of hidden Chinese investments, warning that foreign influence in a key defence contractor could pose serious national security risks.

Elon Musk has become the first person to cross a $600 billion net worth, driven by rising valuations of SpaceX, Tesla and xAI. The billionaire is now widely seen as moving towards becoming the world’s first trillionaire.

Elon Musk denied reports claiming SpaceX is raising $800 billion or receiving NASA subsidies. He emphasized SpaceX’s cash flow positivity, Starlink as its main revenue source, and NASA contracts awarded for best product and lowest cost, while highlighting Starship and Starlink progress

SpaceX launched NASA’s Sentinel-6B satellite to monitor global sea-level rise and ocean conditions. Building on three decades of data, the mission will enhance weather forecasting, support coastal planning, safeguard infrastructure, and aid disaster preparedness, benefiting civilian, commercial, and defense sectors

SpaceX-owned Starlink has started hiring in India ahead of its planned satellite broadband launch by 2025-end. The company is recruiting for key finance and accounting roles in Bengaluru while setting up ground infrastructure and awaiting spectrum allocation approvals.

SpaceX launched its 11th full-scale Starship test flight from Texas, aiming to release mock satellites and land in the Indian Ocean. The mission tested maneuvers for future moon and Mars missions, critical for NASA’s upcoming lunar landing goals

After a successful 10th test, SpaceX will launch Starship’s 11th flight on October 13 from Texas. The test will trial a new Super Heavy landing burn configuration and deploy Starlink simulators, advancing the fully reusable rocket system’s development

Dhruva Space will launch its first commercial space mission, LEAP-1, aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 in Q3 2025. The mission will carry AI and hyperspectral payloads, marking a key step from tech demos to global commercial satellite deployments by the Hyderabad-based company.