How Many Broken Tiles Can Starship Afford?
Flight 13 exposed Starship’s heat-shield challenge. A break-even model shows when tile repairs, turnaround and payload make reuse beat expendable rockets.
The Rocket Rivalry That Isn’t a Feud
Musk’s support for Blue Origin shows that space rivalry is not hatred: shared setbacks, resilient competition and hard-earned learning move humanity forward.
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When the Pixels Start Having Opinions
If artificial evolution creates conscious life, pixels become persons - and programmers become accidental gods responsible for the worlds they create.
Starship 13 and the Strange Triumph of Not Exploding
Starship 13 deployed 20 real satellites, restarted a Raptor and landed intact; Super Heavy nailed ascent and boostback, though its final splashdown was hard.
Beyond Throwaway Spacecraft: Why Satellite Servicing Matters
Northrop Grumman’s robotic servicer could extend satellite lifespans, cut waste and costs, but must overcome major technical, legal and economic challenges.
Special Delivery: One Used Falcon 9 Stage, Destination Moon
On August 5, the Moon is expected to receive four tonnes of human engineering at 2.43 kilometres per second. No signature will be required.
The Rocket, the Share Price, and the Rest of Earth
Can Starship Flight 13 lift SpaceX’s valuation as well as its ambitions? A look at Starlink, orbital AI, Mars—and market expectations.