Spacex news

Here are some recent and notable SpaceX news:

Recent Launches:

  1. Starlink-24: On March 21, SpaceX launched 60 Starlink satellites into orbit, bringing the total number of operational Starlink satellites to over 1,000.
  2. Crew-3: On November 15, SpaceX launched its third operational crew mission to the International Space Station (ISS), carrying NASA astronauts Raja Chari, Tom Marshburn, Matthias Maurer, and Kayla Barron.
  3. SXM-7: On December 13, SpaceX launched the SXM-7 satellite for SiriusXM, a commercial satellite that will provide radio and audio services to customers.

Upcoming Launches:

  1. Starlink-25: Scheduled for March 25, this launch will carry 60 more Starlink satellites into orbit.
  2. Crew-4: Scheduled for April 2023, this launch will carry NASA astronauts Kjell Lindgren, Bob Hines, Samantha Cristoforetti, and Jessica Watkins to the ISS.
  3. GPS III SV06: Scheduled for May 2023, this launch will carry a GPS III satellite for the US Space Force.

Other News:

  1. Starship Development: SpaceX is continuing to develop its Starship spacecraft, with the goal of sending both crewed and uncrewed missions to the Moon, Mars, and other destinations in the solar system.
  2. Reusability: SpaceX has successfully reused multiple Falcon 9 rockets, with the goal of reducing the cost of access to space and increasing the efficiency of its launch operations.
  3. Lunar Lander: SpaceX is developing a lunar lander, called Starship HLS, which will be capable of carrying both crew and cargo to the Moon's surface.
  4. NASA Contract: SpaceX has been awarded a contract by NASA to develop a lunar lander for the Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the Moon by 2024.
  5. Starlink Internet: SpaceX is developing a satellite-based internet service, called Starlink, which will provide high-speed internet access to customers around the world.

Recent Milestones:

  1. 1,000th Starlink Satellite: On February 3, SpaceX launched its 1,000th Starlink satellite, marking a major milestone in the development of its satellite constellation.
  2. 100th Reused Rocket: On January 18, SpaceX launched its 100th reused rocket, a Falcon 9 that had previously flown on multiple missions.
  3. 10th Anniversary: On March 30, SpaceX celebrated its 10th anniversary since its founding in 2002.