SpaceX

A SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas exploded Wednesday night, sending a dramatic fireball high into the sky. The company said the Starship "experienced a major anomaly."

The relationship breakdown between Elon Musk and the Trump administration could have big implications for Musk's company SpaceX, which the U.S. relies on for space- and defense-related services.

Starbase is figuring out how to become a city. In doing so, city leaders are proposing new land-use rules.

Several dummy satellites were supposed to be launched, but a door on the ship did not open as planned.

Local officials certified the election results creating the new City of Starbase after opposition from local activist groups.

A small group of mostly SpaceX employees voted to incorporate the area around the SpaceX rocket testing and launch site near Brownsville as the City of Starbase.

Stargazers oppose the fast-growing constellations of low-orbiting satellites, arguing they spoil observations. Others fear more satellite collisions.

Elon Musk is asking the state to give him the power to close Boca Chica Beach on SpaceX's schedule just as rocket launches there may spike. Local leaders and environmentalists stand in opposition.

The appointment of Catherine Eschbach could raise conflict-of-interest concerns. She will also lead the downsizing of an agency that holds contractors accountable to federal civil rights laws.

Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore were only supposed to be in space for about a week when they launched in June, but problems with their Boeing Starliner spacecraft extended their journey for months.