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• [New] Musk, whose space business plays a critical role in the U.S. government's space program, said that as a result of Trump's threats he would begin decommissioning SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft. NTV Uganda
• [New] So far, SpaceX has conducted nine orbital test flights of Starship and aims to begin uncrewed missions to Mars as early as 2026. Observer
• [New] If SpaceX can develop effective reusable heat shields, it could pave the way for future exploration and eventual colonization of Mars. Breaking News Now
• [New] By designing a heat shield that can endure multiple trips through the atmosphere, SpaceX hopes to reduce costs and increase the frequency of space travel. Breaking News Now
• [New] The advancements in reusable heat shield technology will not only enhance SpaceX's capabilities but also inspire innovations across the aerospace industry. Breaking News Now
• [New] Elon Musk highlighted that SpaceX's commercial revenue from space activities is expected to surpass NASA's entire budget in 2026. DeepNewz
• [New] SpaceX's revenue is driven largely by its satellite internet service, Starlink, which Musk has said will go public, but has not provided a timeline. MarketScreener
• [New] The sheer scale of SpaceX's ambition could stimulate increased competition and investment from other commercial space companies and national space agencies, compelling them to accelerate their own advanced launch system developments and long-term exploration strategies. New Space Economy
• [New] SpaceX is aiming for the first humans to land on Mars by 2028, although Elon Musk has indicated that a 2031 timeframe seems more likely. New Space Economy
• [New] A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the Ax-4 crew aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station from Launch Complex 39 A at the Kennedy Space Center. The Hindu
• [New] If SLS and Orion are retired, future lunar missions will depend on commercial launch systems, such as SpaceX's Starship and Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, instead of NASA's traditional spacecraft. Elon Buzz
• [New] While SpaceX is facing its own challenges, NASA is grappling with budget cuts that could significantly impact its missions and programs. Elon Buzz
• SpaceX announced intentions for an uncrewed Starship landing on Mars by the end of 2026, with human missions aimed for 2028 or, more pragmatically, 2031. New Space Economy
• SpaceX is planning to test its huge Starship rocket today In the hopes it will be ready for a mission to Mars in 2026. MIT Technology Review
• SpaceX will quickly start launching production Starlink V3 satellites on future test flights as they work out the procedures required to safely bring back the Starship for landing and reuse. Mobile Internet Resource Center
• SpaceX has been prepping the Flight 9 Starship vehicle for some time now; it has already performed static fire engine tests with the Super Heavy and Ship that will conduct the test flight. Space
• The private crew will launch aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39 A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASA
• Once SpaceX proves Starship's ability to reach orbit, its missions will focus on validating the technologies needed for future lunar lander variants and the launch of larger Starlink satellites. Elon Buzz
• Technological disruption has upended banking, communication, even space travel (think SpaceX's reusable rockets), but somehow, commercial aviation has remained largely unchanged. The Sydney Morning Herald
• A day-and-a-half later, NASA's SpaceX 32nd commercial resupply mission will lift off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center carrying about 6,700 pounds of new science experiments and crew supplies for the Expedition 73 crew. SciTechDaily
• The skyrocketing production of new reusable rockets by SpaceX and Blue Origin augurs a new phase of human spaceflight that could begin to crisscross the solar system. Forbes
• SpaceX's Starship is a critical part of the future of space travel, and its successful test flights will be key in establishing its capabilities. UNDERCODE NEWS
• Project Kuiper will compete directly with SpaceX's Starlink program, which already has more than 7,000 satellites in orbit with customers in dozens of countries. Yahoo Tech

Last updated: 09 June 2025