SpaceX’s giant Starship rocket is poised for its first flight of 2026, and the schedule is finally starting to come into focus. The next mission is expected to debut a new generation of hardware while setting the tone for a year that could decide how quickly the vehicle moves from experimental prototype to workhorse launcher.

The Federal Communications Commission has given SpaceX approval to launch another 7,500 of its second generation Starlink satellites.

Live updates from SpaceX's Friday afternoon Starlink 6-96 mission that launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

The FCC has approved SpaceX's plan to launch 7,500 additional Starlink satellites, boosting the total to 15,000, as part of efforts to enhance global internet service. This approval includes operational upgrades and waivers on previous restrictions to improve coverage and capacity.

The Federal Communications Commission said on Friday it has approved SpaceX's request to deploy another 7,500 second-generation Starlink satellites as it works to boost internet service worldwide.

When is launch day for NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 astronauts? A Wednesday, March 12, 2025, launch attempt ended in a scrub minutes before liftoff. A hydraulic ground issue at launch pad 39A sparked a scrub of Crew-10's Falcon 9, which was scheduled to lift off ...

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The vehicle arrived in April with plenty of food, equipment and other supplies for the seven astronauts currently living aboard the station. When it undocks, it will be loaded up with scientific research samples and hardware bound for Earth. The spacecraft ...

The FCC approved SpaceX to deploy 15,000 next-generation Starlink satellites, unlocking gigabit-speed internet and direct-to-cell connectivity while fueling speculation around a potential trillion-dollar IPO.

Starlink is separately planning to launch yet another 15,000 satellites that are designed for mobile service. SpaceX asked the FCC to approve this plan in September 2025, saying the “new system will offer a new generation of MSS connectivity, supporting voice, texting, and high-speed data.”

The Federal Communications Commission has granted SpaceX permission to deploy an additional 7,500 second-generation Starlink satellites. This approval enhances global internet coverage and allows the use of five frequencies.