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Elon Musk's refusal to have Starlink support Ukraine attack in Crimea raises questions for Pentagon

SpaceX founder Elon Muskโ€™s refusal to allow Ukraine to use Starlink internet services to launch a surprise attack on Russian forces in Crimea last September has raised questions for the Pentagon.

Did you hear that? Crew-6 splashdown resonates sonic boom heard for miles

A sonic boom shook homes across Northeast Florida. Dozens of viewers called and emailed the newsroom about the boom -- and the fireball they saw streaking across the sky.

Four astronauts return to Earth in SpaceX capsule to wrap up six-month station mission

Four astronauts are back on Earth after a six-month stay at the International Space Station.

Justice Department investigating Dollar General Shooting as a hate crime

The Justice Department announces an investigation into a Jacksonville mass shooting

US sues SpaceX for alleged hiring discrimination against refugees and others

The U.S. Department of Justice has sued SpaceX, the rocket company founded and run by Elon Musk, for alleged hiring discrimination against refugees and people granted asylum.

Virgin Galactic's first space tourists finally soar, an Olympian and a mother-daughter duo

Virgin Galactic has rocketed to the edge of space with its first tourists.

Boeing's 1st astronaut flight bumped into next year, more repairs needed

Already running years behind, Boeing's first astronaut flight is now off until at least next March.

Twitter seeks end to US oversight of data use as FTC's Lina Kahn goes before House committee

Twitter wants a federal court to end an order imposed by the Federal Trade Commission that limits its data security practices.

Space station welcomes 2 Saudi visitors, including kingdom's 1st female astronaut

A private flight carrying two Saudi astronauts and other visitors has arrived at the International Space Station.

SpaceX launching Saudi astronauts on private flight to space station

SpaceX's next private flight to the International Space Station is awaiting takeoff.

NASA picks Bezos' Blue Origin to build lunar landers for moonwalkers

Jeff Bezos' rocket company has won a NASA contract to land astronauts on the moon, two years after losing out to SpaceX.

SpaceX giant rocket explodes minutes after launching from Texas

SpaceXโ€™s giant new rocket exploded minutes after blasting off on its first test flight and crashed into the Gulf of Mexico.

Rocket science: Alaska sky spiral caused by SpaceX fuel dump

Northern lights enthusiasts got a surprise mixed in with the green bands of light dancing in the Alaska skies: A light baby blue spiral resembling a galaxy appeared amid the aurora for a few minutes.

SpaceX calls off 1st launch attempt of giant rocket in Texas

SpaceX has called off the first launch attempt of its giant rocket.

What to know about 1st test flight of SpaceXโ€™s big Starship

What to know about 1st test flight of SpaceXโ€™s big Starship

Elon Muskโ€™s SpaceX is about to take its most daring leap yet with a round-the-world test flight of its mammoth Starship.

FAA gives OK for SpaceX's Starship test flight from Texas

SpaceX has cleared the final hurdle for launching its new giant Starship from Texas as early as next week on a first test flight.

Boeing's 1st astronaut flight to space delayed until July

Boeing's first launch of astronauts has been delayed again, this time until July.

LIVE: SpaceX set to launch Falcon 9 rocket

SpaceX is targeting Friday at 1:38 p.m. ET for a Falcon 9 launch of 51 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

New crew from US, Russia and UAE arrives at space station

A new crew from the United States, Russia and United Arab Emirates has arrived at the International Space Station.

SpaceX/NASA Crew-6 astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center for Sunday launch

Launch of the SpaceX Crew-6 mission is targeted for 2:07 a.m. Sunday from Launch Complex 39A at NASAโ€™s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

SpaceX ignites giant Starship rocket in crucial pad test

SpaceX is a big step closer to sending its giant Starship spacecraft into orbit, completing an engine-firing test at the launch pad.

Musk deputy's words on Starlink 'weaponization' vex Ukraine

Ukrainians have reacted with puzzlement and some ire to comments by a top Starlink official that their country has โ€œweaponizedโ€ the satellite internet service.

Lights in the sky? Hereโ€™s what Jacksonville-area residents saw after looking up Friday night

Chances are pretty good, if youโ€™re reading this, youโ€™re one of a handful of people who called the News4JAX newsroom Friday night after seeing lights or a streak in the sky.

SpaceX launches Falcon 9 with 49 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg

SpaceX is targeting 11:15 a.m. Tuesday for a Falcon 9 launch of 49 Starlink satellites and D-Orbitโ€™s ION SCV009 Eclectic Elena to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

Whatโ€™s that in the sky? News4JAX receives calls, emails after SpaceX rocket launch creates stunning sky art

Take a look at these pictures from some of our Insiders.

Satellite launched to map the world's oceans, lakes, rivers

A U.S.-French satellite that will map almost all of the world's surface water has rocketed into orbit.

Japanese company's lander rockets toward moon with UAE rover

A Tokyo company is aiming for the moon with its own private lander.

Fired SpaceX employees accuse company of violating labor law

Several SpaceX employees who were fired after circulating an open letter calling out CEO Elon Muskโ€™s behavior have filed a complaint accusing the company of violating labor laws.

Cargo ship reaches space station despite jammed solar panel

A Northrop Grumman capsule has delivered several tons of supplies to the International Space Station despite a jammed solar panel.

SpaceX nails booster landings after foggy military launch

SpaceX has scored another set of double booster landings following a Florida launch for the military.

Ukraine envoy hopeful about fate of Musk's satellite network

A Ukrainian diplomat is expressing optimism about securing the money needed for the continued operation of a satellite network funded by billionaire Elon Musk that has provided key battlefield and humanitarian contacts in the war with Russia.

Musk: SpaceX might keep funding satellite service in Ukraine

Billionaire Elon Musk suggested in a Saturday tweet that his rocket company SpaceX may continue to fund its satellite-based Starlink internet service in Ukraine.

SpaceX ferries astronauts back to Earth after half-year away

Four astronauts are back on Earth after spending almost six months at the International Space Station.

World's 1st space tourist signs up for flight around moon

The worldโ€™s first space tourist has signed up to spin around the moon aboard Elon Muskโ€™s Starship.

SpaceX delivers Russian, Native American women to station

SpaceX has delivered a fresh crew to the International Space Station for NASA, including the first Russian to launch from the U.S. in 20 years.

Space telescopes capture asteroid slam with striking clarity

Two space telescopes have captured this week's asteroid strike, the first planetary defense test of its kind.

Space station gets 3 new residents after Russian launch

The International Space Station is welcoming three new residents following a smooth Russian launch.

Musk to seek exemption from Iran sanctions for Web access

Elon Muskโ€™s hopes to operate his satellite internet firm in Iran require permission from the Treasury Department, which said Tuesday it welcomes applications to support internet freedom in the country, which is largely isolated from western economies.

Boeing astronaut flight off until next year for more fixes

Boeing's first spaceflight with astronauts has been delayed until next year because of repairs that need to be made to the capsule.

Thousands forecast to flock to Space Coast for historic Artemis 1 launch

NASA will be launching the first test flight around the moon since the shuttle program ended in 2011.

South Korean spacecraft launched to the moon, country's 1st

South Korea is on its way to the moon.

US, Russian astronauts will swap seats on rockets again

NASA astronauts will go back to riding Russian rockets under a new agreement.

SpaceX reported to fire employees critical of CEO Elon Musk

A report in The New York Times says the rocket ship company run by Tesla CEO Elon Musk has fired several employees involved in an open letter that blasted the colorful billionaire for his behavior.

SpaceX closer to launching giant rocketship after FAA review

SpaceX has cleared a key hurdle for its plan to launch a gigantic, futuristic rocketship into orbit from Texas.

Boeing capsule lands back on Earth after space shakedown

Boeing's astronaut taxi has returned to Earth from the International Space Station, completing a repeat test flight with a mannequin on board.

Boeing docks crew capsule to space station in test do-over

Boeing's astronaut capsule has arrived at the International Space Station in a critical repeat test flight.

Boeing crew capsule launches to space station on test redo

Boeing's crew capsule has blasted off on a repeat test flight to the International Space Station.

SpaceX launches Starlink satellites from California

A SpaceX rocket has carried 53 satellites for the Starlink internet constellation into orbit.

SpaceX brings 4 astronauts home, then launches 53 satellites

SpaceX has returned four astronauts from the International Space Station with a midnight splashdown off the Florida coast.

SpaceX launches 4 astronauts for NASA after private flight

SpaceX has launched four astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA, less than two days after completing a flight chartered by millionaires.

SpaceX capsule splashes down off Jacksonville coast

Three rich businessmen are back on Earth with their astronaut escort after a pricey trip to the International Space Station.

Rich trio back on Earth after charter trip to space station

Three rich businessmen are back on Earth with their astronaut escort after a pricey trip to the International Space Station.

Elon Musk accused of breaking law while buying Twitter stock

Elon Muskโ€™s huge Twitter investment took a new twist Tuesday with the filing of a lawsuit alleging that the colorful billionaire illegally delayed disclosing his big stake in the social media company so he could buy more shares at lower prices.

Musk suggests Twitter changes, including accepting Dogecoin

As Twitterโ€™s newest board member and largest shareholder, Elon Musk is already floating suggestions for changes heโ€™d like to see on the social media platform.

NASA, SpaceX Adjust Target Launch Date for Crew-4 Mission

NASA and SpaceX have set a new launch date to send four astronauts to the International Space Station. The new launch date is no earlier than Tuesday, April 19. The previous date was set for March 30.

US astronaut to ride Russian spacecraft home during tensions

A U.S. astronaut has made it through nearly a year in space but faces what could be his trickiest assignment yet: riding a Russian capsule back to Earth.

Space junk on 5,800-mph collision course with moon

The moon is about to get walloped by a big piece of space junk.

Space traveler Hayley Arceneaux writes about her 'Wild Ride'

The youngest American to journey into space, Hayley Arceneaux, has a simple title for her memoir.

Billionaire who flew SpaceX last year going back into orbit

The billionaire who flew on his own SpaceX flight last year is headed back up, aiming for an even higher orbit and the chance to take part in a spacewalk.

SpaceX's Elon Musk: 1st orbital Starship flight maybe March

SpaceX's Elon Musk says the first orbital flight of his towering Starship could come in another month or two.

SpaceX satellites falling out of orbit after solar storm

SpaceX's newest fleet of satellites is tumbling out of orbit after being struck by a solar storm.

Musk helping restore Tongan internet; virus outbreak growing

Entrepreneur Elon Musk is trying to help reconnect Tonga to the internet after a volcanic eruption and tsunami cut off the South Pacific nation more than three weeks ago, according to officials, while repairs on an undersea cable are proving more difficult than first thought.

SpaceX, NASA looking into sluggish chutes on last 2 flights

SpaceX and NASA are investigating a parachute issue that occurred on the last two capsule flights.

He won a trip to space. Then he gave it away to a friend

The real winner of a sweepstakes for a ride in space has finally come forward: a Florida-based airline pilot.

SpaceX launches 52 Starlink satellites from California base

A SpaceX rocket has carried 52 Starlink internet satellites into orbit from California.

NASA's newest X-ray telescope rockets into orbit

NASAโ€™s newest X-ray observatory is circling the world after launching from Kennedy Space Center.

SnapJax users spot SpaceX rocket launch from Cape Canaveral

Chances are pretty good that if you looked up at about 6:12 p.m. on Thursday, you caught a glimpse of what appeared to be a fireball in the sky.

SpaceX's Musk: 1st Starship test flight to orbit in January

SpaceX is aiming to launch its futuristic, bullet-shaped Starship to orbit in January.

SpaceX launches 53 Starlink satellites into orbit

SpaceX launched 53 Starlink satellites into orbit from Florida on Saturday.

SpaceX delivers new crew of 4 to station, 'glorious sight'

A SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts has pulled up at the International Space Station, their new home until spring.

SpaceX returns 4 astronauts to Earth, ending 200-day flight

Four astronauts are back on Earth after a 200-day space station mission.

High wind delays SpaceX crew homecoming after 6 months aloft

High wind off the Florida coast has prompted SpaceX to delay the return of four space station astronauts.

No toilet for returning SpaceX crew, stuck using diapers

The astronauts who will depart the International Space Station on Sunday will be stuck using diapers on the way home.

SpaceX delays astronaut flight until next weekend

SpaceX delays astronaut flight until next weekend

SpaceX has bumped its next astronaut flight for NASA until Saturday, first because of rough wind and waves hundreds of miles away, then due to a medical issue with one of the astronauts.

SpaceX needs to tame toilet trouble before weekend launch

SpaceX needs to tame toilet trouble before weekend launch

SpaceX is resolving toilet spills in its capsules before it launches another crew for NASA.

SpaceX needs to tame toilet trouble before weekend launch

SpaceX needs to tame toilet trouble before weekend launch

SpaceX is resolving toilet spills in its capsules before it launches another crew for NASA.

Star Trekโ€™s Captain Kirk rocketing into space next week

Star Trekโ€™s Captain Kirk rocketing into space next week

Captain Kirk is rocketing into space: โ€œStar Trekโ€ actor William Shatner plans to blast off from West Texas next week.

What was that sound? A sonic boom during SpaceX splashdown.

What was that sound? A sonic boom during SpaceX splashdown.

Dozens of News4Jax viewers called the newsroom and emailed about a loud boom they heard on Thursday night.

Elon Musk, singer Grimes 'semi-separated' after three years

Elon Musk, singer Grimes 'semi-separated' after three years

Elon Musk and singer Grimes have ended their romantic relationship after three years.

Trailblazing SpaceX tourist trip to orbit ends with splashdown

Trailblazing SpaceX tourist trip to orbit ends with splashdown

A trailblazing tourist trip to orbit has ended safely with a splashdown in the Atlantic.

Tom Cruise gets sneak preview from SpaceX's 1st private crew

Tom Cruise gets sneak preview from SpaceX's 1st private crew

Tom Cruise is getting a sneak preview of what it's like to circle Earth in a SpaceX capsule.

EXPLAINER: Crew of 4 circling Earth on 1st SpaceX private flight

EXPLAINER: Crew of 4 circling Earth on 1st SpaceX private flight

SpaceXโ€™s first private flight will is led by a 38-year-old entrepreneur whoโ€™s bankrolling the entire trip. Heโ€™s taking two sweepstakes winners with him on the three-day, round-the-world trip, along with a health care worker who survived childhood cancer.

Bezos loses appeal of NASA's plans to use Musk moon lander

Bezos loses appeal of NASA's plans to use Musk moon lander

Jeff Bezos has lost his appeal of NASA's contract with Elon Musk's SpaceX to build its new moon lander.

The American space program is experiencing a new renaissance

The American space program is experiencing a new renaissance

NASA astronauts Raja Chair and Doug Wheelock explain how commercial missions are paving the way for the return to the moon.

Bezos' Blue Origin gets OK to send him, 3 others to space

Bezos' Blue Origin gets OK to send him, 3 others to space

Jeff Bezos' rocket company has gotten federal approval to launch people into space, himself included.

Jeff Bezos will blast into space on rocket's 1st crew flight

Jeff Bezos will blast into space on rocket's 1st crew flight

Jeff Bezos will blast into space next month on Blue Origin's first flight with a crew, becoming the first person in the world to ride his own rocket.

Japanese tycoon planning space station visit, then moon trip

Japanese tycoon planning space station visit, then moon trip

A Japanese fashion tycoon who's booked a SpaceX ride to the moon is going to try out the International Space Station first.

Tesla to stop accepting Bitcoin for car payments

Tesla to stop accepting Bitcoin for car payments

Electric car maker Tesla will stop accepting Bitcoin as a payment.

String of satellites baffles residents, bugs astronomers

String of satellites baffles residents, bugs astronomers

A string of lights that lobbed across the night sky in parts of the United States over three nights earlier this week had callers frantically calling TV stations from Texas to Wisconsin and speculating that a fleet of UFOs was coming.

SpaceX launches, lands Starship in 1st successful flight

SpaceX launches, lands Starship in 1st successful flight

SpaceX has finally launched and successfully landed its futuristic Starship.

SpaceX safely returns 4 astronauts to Earth with rare splashdown in darkness

SpaceX safely returns 4 astronauts to Earth with rare splashdown in darkness

SpaceX Crew-1 is safely back on Earth.

SpaceX returns 4 astronauts to Earth; rare night splashdown

SpaceX returns 4 astronauts to Earth; rare night splashdown

SpaceX has delivered four astronauts back to Earth, making the first U.S. crew splashdown in darkness since the Apollo 8 moonshot.

SpaceX capsule departs station with 4 astronauts, heads home

SpaceX capsule departs station with 4 astronauts, heads home

A SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts has departed the International Space Station and is aiming for a rare nighttime splashdown.

SpaceX making 1st US crew splashdown in dark since Apollo 8

SpaceX making 1st US crew splashdown in dark since Apollo 8

SpaceX will attempt the first U.S. splashdown of returning astronauts in darkness since the Apollo 8 moonshot in 1968.

More patrols, fewer boaters for SpaceX splashdown Saturday

More patrols, fewer boaters for SpaceX splashdown Saturday

NASA and SpaceX are promising more Coast Guard patrols and fewer pleasure boaters for this weekend's splashdown by four astronauts.

False alarm: No space junk threat after all to SpaceX crew

False alarm: No space junk threat after all to SpaceX crew

There was no threat of space junk after all last week to a SpaceX crew on their way to the International Space Station.

False alarm: No space junk threat after all to SpaceX crew

False alarm: No space junk threat after all to SpaceX crew

There was no threat of space junk after all last week to a SpaceX crew on their way to the International Space Station.

Biggest space station crowd in decade after SpaceX arrival

Biggest space station crowd in decade after SpaceX arrival

The International Space Station's population has swelled to 11 with the arrival of SpaceX's third crew capsule in less than a year.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk adding SNL hosting job to his to-do list

Tesla CEO Elon Musk adding SNL hosting job to his to-do list

Technology mogul Elon Musk has a lined up a new gig in addition to his jobs as CEO of electric car maker Tesla and spaceship maker SpaceX.

Biggest space station crowd in decade after SpaceX arrival

Biggest space station crowd in decade after SpaceX arrival

The International Space Station's population has swelled to 11 with the arrival of SpaceX's third crew capsule in less than a year.

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