Captured by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, new images reveal a 60-foot-wide depression left by a stranded SpaceX upper stage that struck the Moon at 5,400 mph.
A 10,000-pound upper stage is expected to strike the lunar surface at 5,400 mph. NASA and South Korean orbiters are positioned to capture the impact and its aftermath.
SpaceX launched a classified NROL-95 national security payload from Cape Canaveral on a Falcon 9 rocket, prompting a loud sonic boom across Central Florida.
Alphabet reported a restricted $94.1 billion equity stake in SpaceX, noting that lockup constraints prevent the firm from liquidating its position. The disclosure coincides with Alphabet reporting negative free cash flow and increased capital expenditure guidance.
SpaceX shares dropped below their IPO price for the first time following a $1 trillion decline in valuation and a scrubbed Starship test flight. Investors are now monitoring upcoming share lockup expirations and the company's August earnings report.
The Institute of International Finance warns that planned tax adjustments may significantly increase US national debt. Meanwhile, SpaceX is experiencing increased market volatility and a sharp contraction in its valuation.
SpaceX aborted the 13th Starship launch when automated safety systems detected a Raptor engine ignition failure during the booster's startup sequence.
SpaceX stock fell below its $135 IPO price for the first time during trading on July 15, 2026, marking a shift in market sentiment since its June market debut.
A commercial crew aboard the Fram2 mission has successfully captured the first diagnostic-quality X-rays in orbit using an ultraportable wireless system. This milestone demonstrates the potential for portable radiography to support both human health and equipment testing in microgravity.
SpaceX has implemented a dual-tracked pricing strategy that features steep demand surcharges alongside hardware and monthly plan discounts. The shift has caused user frustration regarding automated billing errors and limited high-speed alternatives in rural areas.
Scientific organizations are opposing proposed orbital expansion projects, warning that the influx of satellites threatens to compromise astronomical research.
A study by the European Southern Observatory warns that the rapid expansion of satellite constellations could render critical ground-based research impossible. Scientists are urging the FCC to implement strict regulatory limits to protect the night sky.
A new European Southern Observatory study warns that proposed satellite constellations could render ground-based astronomy impossible through massive light pollution and data interference.