Global Scans · SpaceX · Weekly Summary

• [New] If the first five flights land safely, SpaceX plans to send roughly 20 Starships between 2028 and 2029 - potentially with crews aboard - to begin building out Mars infrastructure. Futura-Sciences
• [New] Musk reasserted SpaceX's intent to send uncrewed Starships to Mars starting in Fall of 2026, sharing a list of ambitious goals for each subsequent transfer window - including landing a fleet of 500 Starships by 2033. Space Scout
• [New] As SpaceX pushes the boundaries of satellite internet and interplanetary exploration, the success of Starship and the V3 satellites will be critical. Cord Cutters News
• [New] Musk has been pushing SpaceX to try to launch a Starship spacecraft on an uncrewed mission to Mars in 2026. Mint
• The frequent and reliable Starlink launches from both coasts of the U.S. demonstrate SpaceX's growing dominance in satellite internet and commercial spaceflight, with more launches expected throughout 2025. Times of India
• NASA and Pentagon officials reportedly urged competitors to develop SpaceX alternatives after Musk's terrifying threat to decommission the Dragon spacecraft. The Verge
• Musk has retracted a threat to begin decommissioning SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft used by Nasa to ferry astronauts and supplies to the International Space Station. The Guardian
• A future Trump-led administration may adopt a stricter or unpredictable stance towards companies like SpaceX, potentially affecting technology transfers, regulatory support, or global expansion plans. SSBCrack
• SpaceX is projected to generate $15.5 billion in revenue in 2025, with its commercial space revenue predicted to exceed NASA's total budget in 2026. Aerotime
• In a shocking twist during a politically charged atmosphere, Elon Musk has declared that SpaceX will decommission its Dragon spacecraft. County Local News
• By developing a truly reusable orbital heat shield, SpaceX could significantly lower the cost of accessing space. Breaking News Now
• Looking further ahead, SpaceX is planning an uncrewed Starship mission to Mars by the end of 2026, contingent on mastering in-space refueling. Cord Cutters News
• A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, which will proceed to the International Space Station (ISS), and dock with it. The New Indian Express
• SpaceX plans to make about 1000 Starships every year and to make 5000 Starlink satellites per year. NextBigFuture.com
• The IMAP spacecraft will launch no earlier than fall 2025 on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39 A at NASA Kennedy. NASA Science
• Musk, whose space business plays a critical role in the U.S. government's space program, said that as a result of Trump's threats he would begin decommissioning SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft. NTV Uganda
• So far, SpaceX has conducted nine orbital test flights of Starship and aims to begin uncrewed missions to Mars as early as 2026. Observer
• If SpaceX can develop effective reusable heat shields, it could pave the way for future exploration and eventual colonization of Mars. Breaking News Now
• By designing a heat shield that can endure multiple trips through the atmosphere, SpaceX hopes to reduce costs and increase the frequency of space travel. Breaking News Now
• The advancements in reusable heat shield technology will not only enhance SpaceX's capabilities but also inspire innovations across the aerospace industry. Breaking News Now
• Elon Musk highlighted that SpaceX's commercial revenue from space activities is expected to surpass NASA's entire budget in 2026. DeepNewz
• SpaceX's revenue is driven largely by its satellite internet service, Starlink, which Musk has said will go public, but has not provided a timeline. MarketScreener
• The sheer scale of SpaceX's ambition could stimulate increased competition and investment from other commercial space companies and national space agencies, compelling them to accelerate their own advanced launch system developments and long-term exploration strategies. New Space Economy

Last updated: 30 June 2025