SpaceX, or Space Exploration Technologies Corp., founded in 2002, is an American space technology company and a dominant launch provider. It designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft, including the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, Dragon spacecraft, and Starship. SpaceX partners with organizations like NASA and the United States Armed Forces and is known for its advancements in reusable launch vehicles, human spaceflight, and satellite constellation technology like Starlink. Key words: launch provider, reusable rockets, space exploration, Starlink, Falcon, Dragon, Starship, NASA.
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SpaceX continues to make rapid progress on its Starship program infrastructure.
The Crew-12 mission is conducted by SpaceX.
A Hyperspectral Microwave Sounder satellite demonstrator was launched for Spire Global on the SpaceX Twilight rideshare mission.
NASA-SpaceX Crew-11 missions generally last around six months.
The FCC's decision allows SpaceX to upgrade the Gen2 Starlink satellites with advanced form factors and cutting-edge technology.
SpaceX will add new orbital shells at altitudes ranging from 340 km to 485 km to optimize coverage and performance.
NASA and SpaceX target undocking Crew-11 from the International Space Station no earlier than 5pm ET on January 14.
Orbital Paradigm has booked its next flight on a SpaceX mission scheduled for April 2027.
The four astronauts on NASA-SpaceX Crew-11 have been on their mission since August 1.
Lufthansa Group will roll out SpaceX's Starlink in-flight connectivity across all fleets for all airlines under its umbrella.
The FCC authorized SpaceX to construct, deploy, and operate an additional 7,500 Gen2 Starlink satellites, bringing the total number to 15,000 worldwide.
SpaceX is authorized to operate across Ku-, Ka-, V-, E-, and W-band frequencies, supporting both Fixed Satellite Service (FSS) and Mobile Satellite Service (MSS).
This expansion will enable SpaceX to deliver high-speed, low-latency internet service globally.
SpaceX will provide direct-to-cell connectivity outside the United States and supplemental coverage within the U.S.
The new authorization doubles SpaceX's authorized Gen2 fleet to 15,000 spacecraft.
SpaceX launched Starlink 6-97 on January 12, 2026.
With the Twilight mission, SpaceX successfully inserted new satellites into dusk-dawn orbit, confirming the operational efficiency of Falcon 9 and the centrality of the rideshare model.
SpaceX must launch 50% of the newly approved satellites by December 1, 2028, and the remainder by December 1, 2031, to maintain its licensing rights.
SpaceX can operate in the mobile satellite services (MSS) spectrum as well as fixed satellite services (FSS) under certain frequencies.
SpaceX launched a batch of 29 Starlink satellites towards low Earth orbit on January 12, 2026, from launch complex 40.