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![A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch launches two NASA astronauts into orbit on a Crew Dragon spacecraft from Pad 39A of the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on May 30, 2020.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mtZXBzn52haQJMJxV9dTaF-320-80.jpg)
With SpaceX's first astronaut launch, a new era of human spaceflight has dawned
By Mike Wall published
The launch of SpaceX's first crewed mission is a very big deal. Here's why.
![The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon stand at Launch Complex 39A on May 27, 2020, during the first launch attempt for NASA’s SpaceX Demo-2 mission.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hsUyWhKeN2iekbepbpsB87-320-80.jpg)
Why would a little storm in the distance shut down historic SpaceX launch?
By Rafi Letzter published
Why should a little storm in the distance shut down a Falcon 9 launch? History, the tricky timing of matching orbits, and complex meteorology.
![The crew access arm swings away from the Demo-2 SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule on May 27, 2020. Bad weather nixed a planned liftoff on that day.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xez9JVjNddbyy59vQrkAZR-320-80.jpg)
SpaceX delays 1st astronaut launch for NASA due to bad weather
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX will have to wait a few days to make history.
![The SR-71 Blackbird spy plane.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JUoEgUugxQmoadB4r7LtjK-320-80.jpg)
Elon Musk and Grimes named their baby in honor of the 'coolest plane ever'
By Mike Wall published
Appropriately enough, the name of Elon Musk's newborn son contains a tribute to pioneering aerospace tech.
![A photograph showing SpaceX's first batch of Starlink satellites during launch on May 23, 2019.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DjSE5jPFpLzUC9zSiTSBPL-320-80.jpg)
SpaceX's Starlink satellites will soon get glare-reducing 'sunshades,' Elon Musk says
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX's Starlink internet satellites will soon sport an accessory to tamp down their surprising brightness.
![SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk discusses the company's successful Falcon Heavy rocket test launch in February 2018.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XioyEoFKpZ8nHreXNMQ2C5-320-80.jpg)
Elon Musk says he'll have 1,200 ventilators ready to deliver this week
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX and Tesla engineers are set to make a big contribution to the coronavirus fight, just a week after Elon Musk offered to help.
![the new Tesla Cybertruck](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ExWpR7SN7rqaTMd7GBypvQ-320-80.jpg)
Why Does Tesla's Cybertruck Look Like It Belongs In A Low-Res Video Game?
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Elon Musk unveiled his new Cybertruck, and boy does it look … unique.
![A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket making its fourth trip to space launches 60 new Starlink internet satellites into orbit from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on Nov. 11, 2019.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7qdy6BktQ6YwLWzuUPxm7i-320-80.jpg)
SpaceX Just Launched 60 Starlink Satellites (And Nailed a Milestone Rocket Landing)
By Amy Thompson published
SpaceX launched 60 Starlink satellites into orbit on its most flown Falcon 9 rocket yet, which made a historic fourth launch and landing on Monday (Nov. 11).
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