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Watch SpaceX launch 22 more Starlink satellites
Another batch headed for low-Earth orbit.
![SpaceX launches a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/014mgbOUkyhKELmYwf3WMLh/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1691402621.jpg)
![SpaceX launches a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/014mgbOUkyhKELmYwf3WMLh/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1691402621.jpg)
SpaceX Starship explodes during Herculean attempt to blast into space
Despite the blowup, the first flight marks a milestone achievement for commercial spaceflight.
![Starship exploding over ocean](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02bKH5hy9riDXf3TMwC2908/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1682000143.png)
![Starship exploding over ocean](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02bKH5hy9riDXf3TMwC2908/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1682000143.png)
How to watch the SpaceX Starship launch livestream
The powerful rocket – which is also the world's biggest — is finally set to launch today.
![SpaceX's SLS rocket stands ready to launch.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/04WavkIpXlGpDiM9UgPg571/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1681990597.jpg)
![SpaceX's SLS rocket stands ready to launch.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/04WavkIpXlGpDiM9UgPg571/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1681990597.jpg)
ChatGPT knows Elon Musk better than Elon Musk knows himself
Was Musk just baited by an AI chatbot? Seems like it.
By Matt Binder
![Elon Musk](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/0007yEaABcKL7dsPbOu3WmB/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1679499855.jpg)
![Elon Musk](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/0007yEaABcKL7dsPbOu3WmB/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1679499855.jpg)
What the flying spiral spotted over Hawaii actually means
We need to talk about space tourism's growing environmental impact.
![Picture of the swirling spiral in the night sky passing over the Subaru Telescope. Caption reads: "Swirling problem"](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/03rqir9SVt1G7Lfc3yAe6VG/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1676550869.jpg)
![Picture of the swirling spiral in the night sky passing over the Subaru Telescope. Caption reads: "Swirling problem"](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/03rqir9SVt1G7Lfc3yAe6VG/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1676550869.jpg)
How the SpaceX Starship plans to reach Mars
"Do you get to the second planet, or do you not?"
By Mark Stetson and Elisha Sauers
![SpaceX Starship](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/01XyjuIvSefhBHzYU1ZHVUg/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1675978870.png)
![SpaceX Starship](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/01XyjuIvSefhBHzYU1ZHVUg/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1675978870.png)
SpaceX's Starlink announces it now has 1 million users
Apparently a lot of people have signed up to Elon Musk's internet service provider.
By Amanda Yeo
![The Starlink logo on a smartphone, in front of an image of the Earth from space.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04UkgrK7PdSJfj51zvatL6d/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1671500424.jpg)
![The Starlink logo on a smartphone, in front of an image of the Earth from space.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04UkgrK7PdSJfj51zvatL6d/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1671500424.jpg)
NASA will attempt a moon launch in November. So will someone else.
A private company plans to make history, too.
![NASA's SLS and a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket preparing to takeoff at Kennedy Space Center](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03BD6z3ks37eSImaqFvys7Q/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1665765280.jpg)
![NASA's SLS and a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket preparing to takeoff at Kennedy Space Center](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03BD6z3ks37eSImaqFvys7Q/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1665765280.jpg)
SpaceX's mighty Falcon Heavy rocket blasts off on a secret mission
November brings on a heavyweight championship of rockets.
![a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05X2K306uQBnIbuidS5r6Su/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1667310442.png)
![a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05X2K306uQBnIbuidS5r6Su/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1667310442.png)
NASA's won't be the only moon launch in November. Here's what you should know.
"There's a business case for the moon."
By Mark Stetson and Elisha Sauers
![New Space Race](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/032nXsdkupztyhHLNGBjVdr/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1666980989.png)
![New Space Race](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/032nXsdkupztyhHLNGBjVdr/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1666980989.png)
Providing Starlink to Ukraine was Elon Musk's biggest PR victory. Now he doesn't even want to do that.
Musk wants the U.S. to start paying (even more) for Starlink in Ukraine.
By Matt Binder
![Elon Musk](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/0567aJ6VI8aqnElLweNKkGr/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1665769687.jpg)
![Elon Musk](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/0567aJ6VI8aqnElLweNKkGr/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1665769687.jpg)
Elon Musk's Starlink to provide internet access to both Iran and U.S. school buses
The service's slowing speeds might keep them from being everywhere all at once though.
By Anna Iovine
![phone with black and white starlink logo](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03MDK0LCfPoMTkhvN7OtTQi/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1664119849.jpg)
![phone with black and white starlink logo](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03MDK0LCfPoMTkhvN7OtTQi/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1664119849.jpg)
Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet might be a victim of its own success
Speeds are slowing down as more people sign up.
By Alex Perry
![Elon Musk at Mobile World Congress discussing Starlink](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05rd8zvZxkXaSC1TFZ0CQtI/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1663792862.jpg)
![Elon Musk at Mobile World Congress discussing Starlink](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05rd8zvZxkXaSC1TFZ0CQtI/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1663792862.jpg)
Elon Musk says he talked to Apple about iPhone 14's satellite features
He also said the iPhone team is 'super smart.'
![Elon Musk on stage at an event](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01qoOM9eAHMBq5dWxl8BWD9/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1662667981.jpg)
![Elon Musk on stage at an event](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01qoOM9eAHMBq5dWxl8BWD9/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1662667981.jpg)
Vloggers rejoice: Starlink internet is coming to Royal Caribbean cruise ships
Finally, you can post from the high seas.
By Alex Perry
![Royal Caribbean cruise ship in port](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06lYVyvHgpAgA9srTlv1aV2/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1661956849.jpg)
![Royal Caribbean cruise ship in port](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06lYVyvHgpAgA9srTlv1aV2/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1661956849.jpg)
SpaceX and T-Mobile say your phone will connect directly to Starlink satellites
Beta version of the service is coming late in 2023.
![Mike Sievert and Elon Musk](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/0469BKsVEh5eqfgXLaZ27Ki/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1661499668.png)
![Mike Sievert and Elon Musk](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/0469BKsVEh5eqfgXLaZ27Ki/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1661499668.png)
Starlink is getting cheaper ahead of 'increase connectivity' event
Many users are reporting a reduction in prices.
![Starlink](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04Jd4tn92nZ9ilSZ8hwA02u/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1661414097.jpg)
![Starlink](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04Jd4tn92nZ9ilSZ8hwA02u/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1661414097.jpg)
Space junk is unregulated, harmful, and putting people at risk
Who is protecting them from space garbage?
![A red and black metal cube floats in space next to a white satellite arm. Behind the two objects is the Earth's cloud-filled atmosphere.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04K4jhW4OOGKwF7xObx3Yli/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1659540593.jpg)
![A red and black metal cube floats in space next to a white satellite arm. Behind the two objects is the Earth's cloud-filled atmosphere.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04K4jhW4OOGKwF7xObx3Yli/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1659540593.jpg)
SpaceX just launched South Korea's first mission to the Moon
The orbiter will arrive mid-December.
By Amanda Yeo
![The KPLO mission launching.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03HPiDARLPIxRo0KKO9P8r2/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1659671520.jpg)
![The KPLO mission launching.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03HPiDARLPIxRo0KKO9P8r2/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1659671520.jpg)
Space junk found on Australian farms suspected to be from SpaceX
The latest find stands nearly 10 feet tall.
By Amanda Yeo
![A large piece of space debris standing upright in a field.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05x0xqZqeqTlDjYq3bmr5dG/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1659418549.png)
![A large piece of space debris standing upright in a field.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05x0xqZqeqTlDjYq3bmr5dG/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1659418549.png)
What's this strange spiral of light in the night sky: aliens or SpaceX?
It can only be one thing, right? Right?
By Sam Haysom
![Blue light spiral captured in the night sky](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00fg8ipbistJRYrqa0HfPR0/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1655732078.jpg)
![Blue light spiral captured in the night sky](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00fg8ipbistJRYrqa0HfPR0/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1655732078.jpg)