SpaceX is preparing for the seventh test flight of its Starship launch system, now scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 15, following weeks of readiness work at its Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas.

Booster 14’s role in Starship Flight 7 is examined after its successful catch by the Mechazilla tower arms at Starbase. The ...

One of the more curious aspects of the 10th flight of SpaceX’s Starship rocket on Tuesday was the striking orange discoloration of the second stage. This could be observed on video taken from a buoy ...

Going into Flight 10, SpaceX was having a down year with the Starship program. Following the successes of Block 1, the hope was to have immediate success with Block 2 and possibly catch a Starship in ...

If the next three Version 3 Starship flights go as planned. Flight 12 in May is the V3 rocket debut with in-space Raptor relight. Flight 13 will have orbital insertion and possibly initial commercial ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Update, Aug. 26, 2025: After a second 24-hour delay, SpaceX ...

SpaceX's Starship rocket is expected to launch as early as Thursday, May 21, for its 12th flight test. Credit: SpaceX SpaceX plans to launch the next test of Starship on Thursday evening after a seven ...