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SpaceX signs up Japanese billionaire for circumlunar BFR flight
SpaceX announced Sept. 17 that a Japanese billionaire will be paying an undisclosed but significant sum to buy a flight of the company’s next-generation rocket for a flight around the moon carrying a group of artists.
On National Security | Lessons from SpaceX about the power of incentives
Whether it’s space or defense technology, successful innovation doesn’t come easy, even for SpaceX. CEO Elon Musk revealed that the company almost terminated the Falcon Heavy program three times after it started in 2011.
Foust Forward | SpaceX, Rocket Lab seize the spotlight but miss an opportunity
The images that attracted the most interest from the Falcon Heavy launch, though, had nothing to do with the rocket itself. For several hours after liftoff, SpaceX provided a live feed from cameras mounted on the upper stage, showing its attached payload: a Tesla Roadster sports car with a spacesuited mannequin, dubbed “Starman,” sitting in the driver’s seat.
SpaceX no longer planning crewed missions on Falcon Heavy
As SpaceX gears up for the first launch of its Falcon Heavy rocket, the company is backing away from one potential use of the vehicle, launching crewed missions beyond Earth orbit.
SpaceX set for Falcon Heavy debut
SpaceX Chief Executive Elon Musk said Feb. 5 that everything is going well for the inaugural launch of the company's Falcon Heavy rocket, scheduled for Feb. 6.
SpaceX targeting late January for Falcon Heavy debut
SpaceX is now planning to attempt the first launch of its Falcon Heavy rocket around the end of this month, the company’s chief executive said Jan. 4.
Musk says Tesla car will fly on first Falcon Heavy launch
SpaceX Chief Executive Elon Musk said late Dec. 1 that he has selected the payload that will fly on the first launch of the company’s long-delayed Falcon Heavy rocket in January: a Tesla sports car.
Musk unveils revised version of giant interplanetary launch system
SpaceX Chief Executive Elon Musk announced plans to develop a revised version of a reusable interplanetary transport system that he said would be more affordable and versatile.
SpaceX will launch next secret X-37 Air Force mission
It will be the fifth mission for the Air Force's advanced spaceplane, and the first time it hasn't lifted off aboard a ULA rocket.
Elon Musk not enthusiastic about NASA authorization bill
"Perhaps there will be some future bill that makes a difference for Mars, but this is not it," he wrote.
Elon Musk promises SpaceX announcement today.
Musk, in a tweet Sunday night, said "SpaceX announcement tomorrow at 1pm PST," or 4 p.m. Eastern.
Mixed reactions in space community to immigration executive order
As scientists and others protest a White House executive order restricting immigration from several nations, many in the space industry are not yet taking a stand on the issue.
SpaceX and Lockheed CEOs meet with Donald Trump
The SpaceX CEO was among several business leaders who met with the new president.
