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February 8, 2017

More Money, More Problems for the Commercial Space Launch Biz

SpaceX's mishaps and ULA's layoffs signal that the commercial launch market is getting way more competitive. The post More Money, More Problems for the Commercial Space Launch Biz appeared first on WIRED.

December 8, 2016

SpaceX Says It’s Ready for Liftoff Again. The FAA Begs to Differ

An Federal Aviation Administration spokesman says the agency has not given SpaceX license to launch in early January. The post SpaceX Says It's Ready for Liftoff Again. The FAA Begs to Differ appeared first on WIRED.

December 8, 2016

SpaceX Says It’s Ready for Liftoff Again. The FAA Begs to Differ

September 1, 2016

The SpaceX Explosion: What You Need to Know

What does this mean for SpaceX? What does it mean for the future of commercial space flight? What does it mean for Internet access in Africa? The post The SpaceX Explosion: What You Need to Know appeared first on WIRED.

July 18, 2016

SpaceX Just Nailed Its Second Falcon 9 Ground Landing

After launching its payload into low Earth orbit, the first stage of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket landed back at Cape Canaveral. The post SpaceX Just Nailed Its Second Falcon 9 Ground Landing appeared first on WIRED.

July 18, 2016

Watch SpaceX Attempt Its Second Falcon 9 Ground Landing

After delivering a resupply capsule to low Earth orbit, SpaceX will try to non-crash land its Falcon 9 first stage on a landing pad at Cape Canaveral. The post Watch SpaceX Attempt Its Second Falcon 9 Ground Landing appeared first on WIRED.

May 28, 2016

SpaceX Releases Rockets-Eye View of Yesterday’s Landing

A time lapse, from the edge of space to the Earth's surface. The post SpaceX Releases Rockets-Eye View of Yesterday's Landing appeared first on WIRED.

May 26, 2016

Watch SpaceX Try to Land Another Rocket On An Ocean Barge

The latest launch in Elon Musk's quest for a reusable rocket will thrust towards a supersynchronous transfer orbit after attempting another high-speed landing. The post Watch SpaceX Try to Land Another Rocket On An Ocean Barge appeared first on WIRED.

May 6, 2016

SpaceX Landed a Freaking Rocket on a Robot Boat in the Dark

Say it again. Say it louder! The post SpaceX Landed a Freaking Rocket on a Robot Boat in the Dark appeared first on WIRED.

April 9, 2016

SpaceX Just Stuck a Historic Landing. So What Now?

SpaceX's successful landing on a drone ship is a step toward reliably getting humans off of Earth—maybe even permanently. The post SpaceX Just Stuck a Historic Landing. So What Now? appeared first on WIRED.