NASA confirmed the safe return of its SpaceX Crew-11 mission following a medical concern for one of the astronauts. The crew, consisting of Mike Fincke, Zena Cardman, Kimiya Yui, and Oleg Platonov, splashed down on January 15, 2026, after an accelerated departure from the International Space Station.
SpaceX has launched an online tool called Stargaze to track space objects and provide warnings of potential collisions. The system uses data from Starlink satellites and aims to enhance safety and sustainability in satellite operations.
NASA has confirmed that SpaceX Crew-11 will return early from the International Space Station due to health concerns. The decision was announced on January 8, 2026, and a news conference involving incoming NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman was held.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has criticized both Boeing and the agency itself for the failed Starliner mission, which stranded a crew in orbit for months. The investigation report highlights issues with propulsion systems, qualification work, leadership, and culture that contributed to the failure.
flydubai has entered into a partnership with SpaceX to implement Starlink in-flight internet across its entire fleet starting from 2026. The airline will deploy high-speed, low-latency broadband internet on its Boeing 737 aircraft, enhancing the onboard experience for passengers.
Firefly Aerospace has awarded SpaceX a contract to launch its Blue Ghost lunar lander in 2023. The Blue Ghost spacecraft will carry NASA instruments and technology demonstration payloads, as well as separately contracted commercial payloads.
SpaceX founder Elon Musk announced that the company has shifted its focus from Mars to building a self-growing city on the Moon, citing ease of access and speed as reasons for the change. This move comes after years of ambition to return US astronauts to the Moon and establish a foundation for a human mission to Mars.
Blue Origin has appointed Tory Bruno as president of a new National Security Group, reporting directly to CEO Dave Limp. This move comes after nearly a decade at United Launch Alliance, where Bruno previously served as president and CEO.