STARSHIP

Nov 21 2025SCIENCE

Starship Booster Test Ends in Explosion

In the early hours of Friday, a significant setback occurred at SpaceX's Starbase in Texas. A first-stage booster for the upgraded Starship rocket, known as Starship V3, failed during a test. This booster was designed to support future moon missions, a key part of NASA's plans to return humans to the lunar surface. The test aimed to assess the booster's propellant s...

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Oct 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

Why SpaceX is Betting Big on Moon Missions

SpaceX is stepping up its game to land humans on the Moon. They believe they have what it takes to lead the way. In a recent blog post, they shared their vision for a permanent human presence beyond Earth. This is not just about planting a flag like the Apollo missions. It's about building a lasting home on the Moon. SpaceX is moving fast with their Starship program...

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Oct 22 2025SCIENCE

Starship's Potential to Revolutionize Uranus Exploration

Uranus, a distant and mysterious planet, has been pinpointed as a top priority for exploration in the 2030s. The journey there is no small feat, with Voyager taking over nine years just to fly by. Traditional rockets, like the Falcon Heavy, would take even longer, around 13 years, with the help of gravitational boosts from other planets. Enter SpaceX's Starship. Thi...

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Oct 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

Starship: The Next Big Leap in Space Travel

The Starship Version 2 has completed its final test flight, wrapping up a nearly two-year journey with a successful 11th suborbital mission. This paves the way for the much-anticipated Version 3, which is set to debut in 2026. The new model will be taller, carry more fuel, and feature advanced docking adapters for in-orbit refueling. It's designed to carry payloads t...

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Oct 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

NASA's Moon Mission: A High-Stakes Gamble

NASA is aiming to send astronauts back to the moon by 2027, but there are big questions about whether they can pull it off. The plan involves using SpaceX's massive Starship rocket, which is still in the early stages of development and has had several failed test flights. China is also working on a moon mission, and some experts think they might get there first. The...

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Jun 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

Starship's Setback: Another Explosion Delays SpaceX's Plans

SpaceX's Starship rocket faced another setback when it exploded during a test in Texas. This happened late at night on June 18, 2025, while the rocket was being prepared for its 10th test flight. The explosion was powerful enough to light up the night sky, but luckily, no one was hurt. The rocket, called Ship 36, was on a launch stand when it blew up. SpaceX said it...

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Jun 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

Mars Dream Hits a Snag: Starship's Test Gone Wrong

The dream of making humans a multi-planetary species took a hit recently. A Starship rocket, part of SpaceX's ambitious project, met an explosive end during a test in Texas. This wasn't just any test. It was the 10th attempt, and it ended in a fiery spectacle. The incident happened late at night at the Starbase launch facility. A video captured the moment the rocket,...

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May 28 2025SCIENCE

SpaceX's Big Day: Starship Flight and Mars Plans

SpaceX is gearing up for a significant day with two major events. The first is the ninth test flight of the Starship rocket. The second is a talk by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk about his company's plans to make humans a multiplanetary species. The Starship rocket is a massive, reusable vehicle designed to carry people and cargo to the moon, Mars, and beyond. The Starship t...

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Mar 05 2025TECHNOLOGY

Starship's Big Leap: What's Next for SpaceX's Flight 8

SpaceX is gearing up for another big moment in space exploration. The private space company has set a new date for Starship's eighth flight test. This time, the launch is planned for Thursday, March 6, with the window opening at 5:30 p. m. CT. This flight comes after a thorough investigation into the issues faced during the seventh flight, where the upper stage of St...

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Mar 04 2025SCIENCE

Starship's Next Big Leap Delayed

The much anticipated eighth test flight of Starship, the most powerful rocket ever constructed, did not take off as planned. The launch was scheduled for Monday evening, March 3, from the Starbase site in South Texas. However, technical problems with both the Super Heavy booster and the Ship upper stage forced SpaceX to postpone the launch. The countdown was halted...

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