FAA Mandates Investigation Before SpaceX’s Starship Launch Resumption

The FAA has required SpaceX to conduct a mishap investigation following the off-nominal performance of its Starship Flight 12, impacting future launches.

The FAA has required SpaceX to conduct a mishap investigation following the off-nominal performance of its Starship Flight 12, impacting future launches.

SpaceX has reportedly leveraged its market dominance to push the Pentagon into paying more for Starlink satellite internet access, raising questions about competition and military spending.

The Starlink 10-47 mission aims to enhance SpaceX's internet network with the addition of 29 satellites, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing expansion of the Starlink constellation.

SpaceX's attempt to launch its third-generation Starship rocket was halted due to technical difficulties just seconds before liftoff, with a new launch window set for the following day.
Recent changes to Anthropic's Claude Pro subscription have significantly improved the overall user experience, particularly for non-code users, following a partnership with SpaceX.

On May 11, 2026, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket launched the NROL-172 mission, deploying satellites for the National Reconnaissance Office's intelligence-gathering constellation.

The CRS-34 mission, aimed at delivering 6,500 pounds of supplies to the ISS, has been rescheduled after poor weather forced a launch scrub.

The latest SpaceX resupply mission to the International Space Station launched on May 15, 2026, carrying vital scientific experiments and cargo for the Expedition 74 crew.

SpaceX's Cargo Dragon spacecraft, C209, successfully launched on its sixth mission, delivering 6,500 pounds of supplies to the International Space Station.

SpaceX is set to debut its Starship V3 rocket on May 19, 2026, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing development of reusable space vehicles.