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Live coverage: West Coast Falcon 9 to launch 27 satellites for SpaceX’s Starlink internet service

SpaceX is set to launch its 16th Falcon 9 mission, carrying 27 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
The launch is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. PDT, marking the closing of the month of May with the mission named Starlink 11-18.
The Falcon 9 first stage booster, with tail number B1071, will attempt its 25th flight and aims for a droneship landing post-launch.
SpaceX plans to achieve at least 170 Falcon launches in 2025, surpassing its previous record of 132 missions in 2024, due to enhanced reusability and reliability.

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SpaceX rockets keep exploding. Is that normal?

SpaceX faced another failed Starship test resulting in an explosion, which is not uncommon during the development of complex space technology.
The approach to testing new rockets like Starship differs from the traditional slow and steady pace historically followed by space agencies and aerospace companies.
NASA and ULA typically take their time with rocket development to ensure a successful outcome, unlike the faster-paced testing seen with Starship.
The explosive Starship tests indicate a departure from the historical methods of rocket testing in the space sector.

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SpaceX hit with mishap investigation by FAA for Starship Flight 9

SpaceX is under a mishap investigation by the FAA for its ninth test flight of Starship.
The investigation focuses on the loss of the Starship vehicle during launch and reentry.
Debris from the Starship and Super Heavy booster landed within designated hazard areas as confirmed by the FAA.
Flight 9 was eventful with the reuse of a Super Heavy booster and the loss of both booster and Starship during the flight.

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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch GPS III-7 mission on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral

The GPS III-7 Space Vehicle 08 is set to be launched into medium Earth orbit on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
The launch is scheduled for 1:23 p.m. EDT, with a 15-minute window and live coverage by Spaceflight Now starting two hours prior.
The weather forecast indicated a 45% chance for favorable conditions.
SpaceX will reuse Falcon 9 first stage booster B1092 for the fourth time on this mission.
The booster will attempt to land on the droneship 'A Shortfall of Gravitas,' marking the 111th landing on that vessel.
The GPS III-7 mission follows shortly after the launch of SV-07, showing rapid cadence in the launch schedule.
Lessons learned from previous missions have led to improved efficiencies in national security launch timelines.
The GPS III-7 satellite includes Military Code capabilities to enhance security and accuracy of GPS signals.
Lockheed Martin has optimized processes to accelerate satellite readiness for launch, improving overall deployment timelines.
The completion of the GPS III-7 mission will add resiliency to the GPS constellation and pave the way for future launches.

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Elon Musk sure does want everyone to think he’s leaving politics

Elon Musk announced he is stepping away from DOGE as his term as a Special Government Employee ends.
In recent interviews, Musk has been trying to convince people that he is done with politics.
Musk mentioned that he spent too much time on politics and has reduced his involvement significantly.
His term as a special government employee had a legal 130-day deadline that ended in May.

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Silicon

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Elon Musk Thanks Trump, As He Exits Doge, White House

Elon Musk ends his time as a 'special government employee' working for the Trump administration after 130 days, thanking Trump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending.
Musk was in charge of the advisory group 'Department of Government Efficiency (Doge)', focused on cutting US government spending, leading to controversial cost-cutting measures and workforce conflicts.
Musk's tenure saw chaotic workforce cuts, dismissals, controversy over sensitive data access, and false claims of cost savings at Doge, culminating in his departure as head of the agency.
Upon returning to his business empire, Musk faces challenges with Tesla's sales decline in Europe, unsold Cybertrucks, and brand damage due to his political activities and far-right affiliations.

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Musk is pivoting from DC and Doge’s failures – and wants investors to know

Elon Musk announced his departure from the Trump administration and a shift back to leading his tech companies, SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI.
Musk distanced himself from his unpopular Washington stint, emphasizing his dedication to his businesses after working around the clock once again.
He criticized Trump's tax bill and highlighted the challenges in improving government efficiency in DC.
Musk's departure from the Trump administration was confirmed by a White House official without any formal conversation with Trump.
He acknowledged spending too much time on politics and vowed to focus on his tech empire to save humanity through innovative technologies.
Musk's pivot away from politics follows Doge's failure to deliver significant budget savings, leading to criticism from Musk on politicians and bureaucrats.
Musk blamed politicians for hindering Doge's progress, while advocating for radical productivity improvements to save the country from bankruptcy.
The public backlash against Musk's political involvement affected Tesla's sales and his popularity, prompting a shift back to focusing on his businesses.
Despite setbacks and criticism, Musk continues to promote ambitious projects like humanoid robots, emphasizing their potential economic impact.
Musk is returning to selling a future where technology revolutionizes industries, portraying a vision of unlimited economic potential with innovations like humanoid robots.

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SpaceX Starship Test Flight Ends After Breaking Apart

SpaceX's Starship test flight ended in failure after a rapid unscheduled disassembly during launch from Starbase in Texas.
The test flight included significant milestones such as the successful reuse of a booster and an attempted satellite deployment, but encountered issues leading to a loss of control and breakup.
Elon Musk acknowledged the setback but highlighted the positive aspects, aiming for faster launch pace in the upcoming flights to improve the spacecraft.
This was SpaceX's third consecutive setback for the Starship program, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of developmental testing and the focus on learning from each experience to enable future progress.

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SpaceX rocket tumbles out of control and breaks apart in latest Starship test

SpaceX's Starship rocket tumbled out of control and broke apart during a recent test, failing to release a series of mock satellites.
Elon Musk, SpaceX's CEO, viewed it as an improvement despite the rocket's rapid disassembly.
The setback occurred during the ninth demo flight of the 403-foot rocket launched from Texas.
Despite the incident, SpaceX plans to increase the pace of future launches, aiming for a Starship liftoff every three to four weeks.

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SpaceX starship explodes after test launch in latest setback for Musk

SpaceX Starship experienced a rocket explosion during a test launch in Texas, marking the third major setback for the rocket.
The rocket encountered issues with the rocket door and fuel leaks, causing it to spin uncontrollably before breaking apart during re-entry.
The Federal Aviation Administration is actively investigating the incident, but no public injury or property damage has been reported.
Despite the failure, Elon Musk remained optimistic, highlighting some improvements and vowing to increase Starship launches in the future to enhance reliability.

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Teslarati

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SpaceX Starship Flight 9 recap: objectives & outcomes

SpaceX's Starship Flight 9 launched from Starbase Texas, including a reused Super Heavy booster and Ship 35 as the upper stage with 33 Raptor engines on the booster and 6 on the upper stage.
Objectives of Starship Flight 9 included demonstrating booster reuse, deploying Starlink satellite simulators, performing an in-space Raptor engine relight, testing upgraded heat shield tiles, and achieving a controlled re-entry.
Outcomes of Starship Flight 9 included the loss of the booster over the Gulf of Mexico, failure to deploy Starlink satellite simulators due to a payload bay door issue, and fuel leak causing loss of attitude control during re-entry.
SpaceX deemed Starship Flight 9 a partial success, gathering valuable data on booster reuse and system behavior, furthering the goal of full reusability and reducing mission costs to Earth orbit, Moon, and Mars.

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Spaceflightnow

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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 27 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center

SpaceX is set to launch 27 Starlink V2 Mini satellites from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in the Starlink 10-32 mission.
The launch will utilize a flight-proven booster making it the 420th launch for SpaceX.
Weather forecasts predict an 85% chance of favorable weather at the start of the launch window, decreasing to 40% by the end due to potential impact from seasonal thunderstorms.
The mission will use the booster 1080, which has been used in previous private astronaut missions, cargo flights to the ISS, and 12 Starlink batches with the landing targeted on the droneship 'Just Read the Instructions.'

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Elon Musk said he's spent 'too much time on politics' this year, in an interview with Ars Technica

Elon Musk mentioned in an interview with Ars Technica that he spent too much time on politics this year.
Musk was at Starbase, Texas, to witness a Starship flight that did not go as planned.
He spoke with space reporter Eric Berger about SpaceX's plans and the recent explosions of Starship.
Musk stated that he has reduced his political involvement in recent weeks after facing criticism from Tesla investors.

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Spaceflightnow

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SpaceX launches first flight-proven Super Heavy booster, loses control of Starship mid-flight

SpaceX's Starship Flight 9 mission on May 27, 2025, experienced difficulties, losing control over its orientation 20 minutes into the flight.
The upper stage of the Starship rocket began to spin and leaked main tank pressure during the coast and re-entry phase.
Elon Musk mentioned improvements and noted the mission provided valuable data despite the setbacks during Starship Flight 9.
The Federal Aviation Administration is actively working with SpaceX to investigate the anomaly that occurred during the mission.
SpaceX faced issues including losing attitude control and a problem with the payload bay door during the flight.
Musk spoke about solving issues with the upper stage, aiming to debut the third version of Raptor engines by the end of the year.
Despite setbacks, SpaceX launched its first flight-proven Super Heavy booster with B14 during Starship Flight 9.
The Super Heavy booster, with 29 out of 33 Raptor engines reused, exploded during its landing burn.
SpaceX plans to increase launch cadence for the next three flights, aiming for one launch every three to four weeks.
Jared Isaacman praised SpaceX's transparency and efforts in pushing forward space exploration despite challenges faced during the mission.

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SpaceX loses contact with Starship rocket after ninth test flight launch

SpaceX lost contact with its Starship rocket during its ninth test flight after the rocket leaked fuel, spun out of control, and likely disintegrated over the Indian Ocean.
The rocket, part of Elon Musk's vision for multiplanetary travel, blasted off from Texas and flew further than previous attempts before losing contact.
Despite launching with a previously flown Super Heavy booster for the first time, the rocket lost contact during descent, leading to an uncontrolled re-entry.
The failed test flight marks another setback for SpaceX's Starship program, with previous flights also ending in explosive failure, grounding the rocket for nearly two months.

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