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SpaceX is about to launch tallest and most powerful rocket in history

A record-breaking new version of Starship, due to launch within days, could form the basis of NASA's ambitious Artemis programme that aims to put humans back on the moon as soon as 2028

SpaceX’s massive Starship rocket ready for launch after 7-month wait

SpaceX’s massive Starship rocket, now updated to be the largest the company has ever launched, is ready to soar as early as next week — seven months after the last test flight. The upgraded Starship Version 3,

SpaceX Space Junk Could Crash Into The Moon In August, Scientist Says

Aug. 5 could see the upper stage of a Falcon 9 rocket that launched in early 2025 crash into the moon. Here’s why — and what damage it might cause.

Portion of SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on a collision course with the moon

An independent astronomer predicts a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket's upper stage will crash into the moon on Aug. 5, 2026, after orbiting Earth for a year.

Astronomer warns SpaceX rocket will crash into the moon

"Space junk" is a growing problem, he added.

First of 2 May full moons is this week, coincides with SpaceX launch

Here's when the first full moon of May 2026 will peak, how long it will be visible and a list of the remaining full moons of 2026.
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More Starship launch sites? SpaceX 'constantly exploring' options for megarocket

SpaceX just revealed that it's on the hunt for additional launch sites for its Starship megarocket, eyeing locations both inside and beyond the United States.