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FRAM2 lifts off on first crewed spaceflight over the North and South Poles

Monday evening, SpaceX’s “Fram2” lifted off successfully from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The mission marked the first human spaceflight to fly in a true polar orbit, passing directly over both the North and South Poles. The mission name references the historic Norwegian ship Fram, which was used during polar expeditions in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Expand Expanding CloseFrom Props to Jets, SUN ‘n FUN 2025 Promises to Excite

Whether you are an avid aviation enthusiast or just simply enjoy hearing those fighter jet engines roar, SUN ‘n FUN 2025 is sure to have something for everyone in the family. From daily airshows to plenty of static exhibits, this is one of the few chances around to see planes and their pilots perform at their peak. Continue reading below to learn what you can expect from SUN ‘n FUN 2025.
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SpaceX trying to block Apple satellite messaging expansion, says WSJ
A new report says that SpaceX is trying to block Apple’s expansion plans for iPhone satellite messaging by pressuring the FCC to intervene.
Elon Musk’s close relationship with both the White House and the FCC chair could give SpaceX a substantial advantage in an ongoing battle between the two companies for radio spectrum …
Expand Expanding CloseSpaceX may be hiding Chinese investment through shell companies

A recent report from ProPublica shared a rather concerning tactic SpaceX is encouraging when it comes to foreign investment. While Chinese investors are usually avoided when the company is a defense contractor, SpaceX has supported this investment through offshore shell companies, masking their identity from government regulators.
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Maxar launches alternative to GPS using 3D mapping
In a world where access to GPS on the battlefield can win or lose a fight, Maxar is working on a solution for when having it just isn’t an option. Called Raptor, the product uses satellite mapping to build a 3D globe that can serve as an alternative to GPS.
Expand Expanding ClosePresident Trump’s interest in space might not be as high as some hoped

After a rather space-packed first term, many expected the same to happen during President Trump‘s second term. However, we are approaching two-thirds of the way through Trump’s 100 days, and we still don’t have a firm understanding of his space goals.
Expand Expanding CloseFRAM2: SpaceX’s first polar crewed launch, set to lift off next week

The crew of FRAM2, the first crewed spaceflight to fly over Earth’s poles, is set and ready to launch as soon as a week from today. The four crew members completed their training at SpaceX‘s Hawthorne offices and are now off to Cape Canaveral to enter quarantine before launch.
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How many rockets has SpaceX launched in 2025?
Once again, SpaceX is hoping to break records with a staggering 175 to 180 launches for the year – and that’s just for Falcons. This could also be Starship‘s biggest year yet, and maybe even by the end of it, it’s an operational rocket. Keep track of SpaceX’s progress with the list below of SpaceX’s launches for 2025.
Expand Expanding CloseSpaceX hits single digit booster turnaround times

For the last couple of years, SpaceX has been shaving hours off its booster turnaround timelines. This has turned months-long turnarounds into weeks; last week, SpaceX finally got that timeline down to just nine days! The company also just recently broke a launch pad turnaround timeline as well.
Expand Expanding CloseWhen will ULA launch this year?

We’re soon closing the chapter on the first quarter of 2025, and so far the only companies in the headlines for launches have been SpaceX and Rocket Lab, with other companies like Firefly soon to follow. However, SpaceX’s supposed competitor has been nowhere, still waiting on final work from the Space Force that its Vulcan rocket is cleared to launch the missions it was contracted to do. So when might ULA, Vulcan, or Atlas finally launch next?
Expand Expanding CloseWhat is Virgin Galactic up to?

It’s been a while since we’ve discussed the space tourism company after it retired its VSS Unity spaceplane last year. 2025 will be the year of building for Virgin Galactic; the company announced recently that work is already underway on its first Delta spaceplane.
Expand Expanding CloseNASA makes a quick crew rotation on the ISS

Over the weekend and yesterday, NASA and SpaceX successfully rotated out Crew-9 for Crew-10 at the International Space Station. The crew members included former Starliner crew members, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore.
Expand Expanding CloseWhen is the next lunar eclipse?

Early Friday morning, if you were brave enough to stay up late or wake up early to see it, the Moon passed through Earth’s shadow, turning the surface a reddish-orange tint. This is known as a lunar eclipse or “blood moon.” These happen about as often as solar eclipses but can cover much larger parts of the Earth, so when is the next one?
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List of all SpaceX crewed flights to space
Since 2020, SpaceX has been the leader in launching crews to space for NASA. However, NASA’s bet on turning its Commercial Crew Program winners into commercial options has paid off with several missions in the books or planned that are for entirely private customers. Here’s a list of every crewed flight from SpaceX and who flew on it.
Expand Expanding CloseWhen to view tonight’s Lunar Eclipse

In case you’re going to be up late tonight, you might want to take a chance to look up at the Moon as it will be turning colors, to red! Tonight will be a rare moment to witness a total lunar eclipse. While not as rare as a solar eclipse, it is still not something you see often.
Expand Expanding CloseWhy did Crew-10 scrub? When will it launch again?

Last night, SpaceX attempted to launch its Crew-10 mission from LC-39A; however, it ran into a snag about 40 minutes before liftoff, scrubbing the launch. NASA and SpaceX will reattempt to launch the international crew of four on Friday, March 14 at 7:03 P.M. ET.
Expand Expanding CloseBlue Origin to launch first all female crew, launch record setting New Shepard year?

After being first reported over two years ago, Blue Origin has finally released details on its first all-female New Shepard mission, commanded by helicopter pilot, entrepreneur, and girlfriend of Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sánchez.
Expand Expanding CloseSpaceX did not launch a single Falcon rocket last week

Last week featured a rare zero-launch week for SpaceX’s Falcon rocket as the company jumps back after a failed booster on March 2. SpaceX is expected to return to Falcon launches this week with the launch of two NASA payloads: SPHEREx and PUNCH.
Expand Expanding CloseLast week saw two very different Moon landings

Last week was a big week for NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services program as it saw two landings by two different companies. The hope was that the agency would end up with two successful providers of NASA science to the Moon’s surface; instead, it saw one, with the other falling over once again.
Expand Expanding CloseSpaceX lays out plan for first Florida Starship launch

During the live coverage of SpaceX’s Starship Flight 8, the company laid out an update to its plan to launch the massive vehicle from Florida. Some of the plans we’ve seen starting to take shape already were finally confirmed by SpaceX, such as the massive expansion of Roberts Road.
Expand Expanding CloseStarship Flight 8: Starship Block 2 once again finds trouble during flight

SpaceX was able to get its Starship Flight 8 off the ground after a scrub Monday afternoon; its goal was to repeat the Flight 7 objectives. However, Flight 8 ended in a similar spot, with Ship 34’s ascent into space being cut short due to an unknown issue.
Expand Expanding CloseEverything you need to know about today’s Starship Flight 8 launch attempt

Later this afternoon, SpaceX will make its second attempt to launch its Starship Flight 8 mission from Starbase, Texas. The launch will largely be a repeat of Flight 7, which concluded early before much of its testing could be done. Below is everything SpaceX wanted to test on Flight 7 but will now be testing on Flight 8, plus other tidbits on the launch!
Expand Expanding CloseWatch SpaceX launch Starship Flight 8

SpaceX is planning to launch its Starship Flight 8 later this afternoon from its launch site in South Texas. The flight will mostly be a rehash of Flight 7, focusing on testing the changes to Starship Block 2, new heat shield modifications, and deploying its first dummy satellites into space.
SpaceX X Livestream: https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1lPKqMQbAWLKb
Expand Expanding CloseStarship Flight 8: Why did SpaceX scrub? When will it launch again?

SpaceX scrubbed its Starship Flight 8 launch attempt on Monday afternoon. The cause for the scrub was not entirely shared, but it seemed to have shown up in the late stages of the count and involved the Super Heavy Booster.
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