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As seen on SpaceX video, the rocket appeared to have otherwise landed properly after its flight (Pic: SpaceX YouTube)

SpaceX rocket explodes on ground after flight

An unmanned SpaceX rocket exploded on the ground after carrying out what had seemed to be a successful flight and landing.

World • 04 Mar 21

The first stage of the selection process runs to 14 March, with applicants needing to pass medical checks and an interview

Japanese billionaire seeking 'crew' for moon trip

Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa has launched a search for eight people to join him as the first private passengers on a trip around the moon with Elon Musk's SpaceX.

News Lens • 03 Mar 21

Tech billionaire Elon Musk is deploying satellites into space to provide cheap and fast broadband connection for remote rural locations

Elon Musk targets Kerry for broadband pilot scheme

A remote rural location in Kerry is being targeted by tech billionaire Elon Musk to place antennas to the stars, and the pilot project - shrouded in secrecy - is likely to roll out in just weeks in a valley in the MacGillycuddy's Reeks near Killarney.

Business • 23 Feb 21

SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule approaching the International Space Station this morning (Pic: NASA)

SpaceX delivers four astronauts to ISS

A SpaceX Crew Dragon carrying four astronauts docked with the International Space Station overnight.

World • 17 Nov 20

Michael Hopkins, Victor Glover, Shannon Walker and Soichi Noguchi blast off for the ISS

SpaceX launches four astronauts to space station

Four astronauts were successfully launched on the SpaceX Crew Dragon "Resilience" to the International Space Station last night.

World • 16 Nov 20

The SpaceX deal could give Microsoft an edge over rival Amazon

Microsoft reaches for the stars with SpaceX cloud deal

Microsoft is partnering with billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk-led SpaceX and others as it expands its cloud-computing platform into space, the software giant said on Tuesday.

Business • 20 Oct 20

SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico, deploying its parachutes without any glitches

SpaceX capsule 'splashes down' in Gulf of Mexico

SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour has 'splashed down' in the Gulf of Mexico on time after re-entering the Earth's atmosphere and deploying its parachutes without any glitches.

World • 02 Aug 20

SpaceX, NASA delay milestone mission due to bad weather

SpaceX's historic first crewed launch is set to proceed on schedule tonight, NASA has announced, but uncertainty remained over weather conditions just hours before take-off.

Science and Technology • 27 May 20

Yusaku Maezawa hopes to travel around the Moon on a SpaceX rocket

Japanese billionaire seeks girlfriend for Moon flight

A Japanese billionaire has launched an online wanted ad for a girlfriend who will fly around the Moon with him on a SpaceX rocket.

World • 13 Jan 20

SpaceX completed its second 'land landing' on the West Coast successfully

SpaceX successfully lands rocket after satellite launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from the Vandenberg Air Force Base in California yesterday morning, launching three Canadian satellites into orbit.

News Lens • 13 Jun 19

The rocket is carrying a six-tonne Saudi satellite into orbit

SpaceX Falcon Heavy carries out first commercial flight

SpaceX has carried out its first commercial launch with its Falcon Heavy rocket tasked with placing a Saudi satellite in orbit.

World • 12 Apr 19

Live footage from NASA showed the capsule splashing down into the ocean

Spacex capsule splashes down off Florida coast

The SpaceX Dragon capsule successfully splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean after more than six days in space, completing its demonstration mission for US space agency NASA.

World • 08 Mar 19

NASA plans to put two astronauts aboard by the end of the year

NASA, SpaceX successfully launch capsule to ISS

NASA and SpaceX have successfully launched a new astronaut capsule on a week-long trip to the International Space Station and back - a key step towards resuming manned space flights from US soil after an eight-year break.

World • 02 Mar 19

Elon Musk said the repairs could take weeks

SpaceX Starship prototype rocket damaged in high winds

SpaceX's Starship prototype rocket has been damaged by high winds in Texas, which blew the top half of the hopper off.

Science and Technology • 24 Jan 19

SpaceX launched its first US national security space mission last month

Musk's SpaceX to layoff 10% of its workforce

Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX will reduce its workforce by about 10% of the company's more than 6,000 employees, the company has said.

Business • 14 Jan 19

The ArianeGroup said it faced tough competition from US space companies

European rocket-maker ArianeGroup to cut 2,300 jobs

European aerospace and defence firm ArianeGroup is to cut 2,300 jobs by 2022 as orders fall and development of a new rocket nears its end, management has said.

World • 13 Nov 18

Japanese businessman Yusaku Maezawa will be the first private passenger on Elon Musk's space transportation company

SpaceX's first private passenger is Japan's Maezawa

SpaceX, Elon Musk's space transportation company, has named its first private passenger as Japanese businessman Yusaku Maezawa, the founder and chief executive of online fashion retailer Zozo.

Business • 18 Sep 18

A mock up of the Crew Dragon spacecraft during a media tour of SpaceX headquarters and rocket factory

SpaceX first manned flight to ISS 'on schedule'

SpaceX has vowed to send its first astronauts into orbit on schedule next year as part of a drive to restore the US's dominance of the space race.

Science and Technology • 14 Aug 18

The Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite soared into orbit on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket

NASA's newest planet-hunting spacecraft launched

A Falcon 9 rocket has successfully blasted off from Florida on SpaceX's first high-priority science mission for NASA - to search for worlds beyond our solar system that might be capable of harbouring life.

Science and Technology • 19 Apr 18

The Falcon Heavy sent a cherry red Tesla roadster into an orbit around Mars

Space enthusiasts celebrate successful rocket launch

Space enthusiasts have been celebrating after the most powerful space rocket since the space shuttle system successfully test launched from the US overnight.

Science and Technology • 07 Feb 18

The successful launch will open up a new range of opportunities for SpaceX such as progressing plans to eventually send humans to Mars

SpaceX launches most powerful rocket toward Mars

The world's most powerful rocket, SpaceX's Falcon Heavy, blasted off on its highly anticipated maiden test flight.

Spacex • 07 Feb 18

The launch was planned for yesterday but was postponed due to a sensor issue

SpaceX rocket lifts off on first launch for US govt

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket has lifted off from Florida carrying the company's first satellite for the US military.

World • 02 May 17

Issue with Falcon 9 rocket has delayed launch

SpaceX postpones classified US military launch

SpaceX postponed for 24 hours the launch of a secretive US government payload, known only as NROL-76, due to a "sensor issue" with the rocket, a spokesman said.

World • 30 Apr 17

The tourists are set to visit the Moon late next year

SpaceX says Moon tourists to set deep space record

SpaceX has said two private citizens have paid money to be sent around the Moon late next year, in what would mark the furthest humans have ever travelled to deep space.

News • 27 Feb 17

Musk said the aim is to send flights every 26 months

Musk unveils SpaceX's vision for colonising Mars

SpaceX is developing a massive rocket and capsule to transport large numbers of people and cargo to Mars with the ultimate goal of colonising the planet, chief executive and tech billionaire Elon Musk has said.

Science • 28 Sep 16