SpaceX Targets Next Starship Launch This Month with First-Ever Upper Stage Catch and Upgraded Starlink Satellites

SpaceX is preparing for another major milestone in the development of its Starship launch system, with Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk announcing that the company’s next test flight could take place as early as this month. According to Reuters, the planned mission will attempt something SpaceX has never achieved before—bringing the Starship upper stage back to land and catching it with mechanical arms at its Texas launch site after completing an orbital journey.

SpaceX Revenue Nearly Doubles in First Earnings Report Since IPO as Starlink and AI Drive Strong Growth

SpaceX reported a sharp increase in revenue in its first quarterly earnings release since becoming a publicly traded company, with rapid expansion in its Starlink satellite internet business and artificial intelligence operations helping lift overall performance. The company said revenue for the April–June quarter reached $7.8 billion, compared with $4.1 billion during the same period last year, surpassing Wall Street expectations and offering investors an early look at the business following its record-breaking public listing.