SpaceX continues breaking records and captivating the world with its relentless pace of space launches. In just the past week, SpaceX launched another batch of 24 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base on September 13, 2025, cementing its position as the dominant force in commercial rocketry. According to Spaceflight Now, this follows recent missions that have pushed SpaceX’s 2025 total well beyond 2,000 Starlink satellites deployed, supporting the ongoing buildout of its global internet constellation. And on September 6, the company celebrated its 500th successful Falcon booster landing—a remarkable feat in reusable rocket technology.

Listeners looking ahead will want to watch for the upcoming IMAP space weather mission, launching with NASA and partners on a SpaceX Falcon 9 vehicle. NASA has confirmed liftoff is targeted for September 23, with the Falcon 9 carrying three scientific payloads to help scientists better understand the Sun’s impact on the solar system.

Meanwhile, industry headlines are buzzing over the recently announced SpaceX-EchoStar wireless partnership. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has suggested this deal could radically shake up the competitive landscape in wireless networking, potentially making orbit-to-ground satellite connectivity more accessible and competitive across the U.S.

Not all news is celebratory. SpaceX’s fandom is currently experiencing a period of turbulence. A feature from SpaceNews details how Elon Musk’s ongoing controversies—ranging from pointed social media commentary to polarizing political moves—have caused some long-time fans to grow disenchanted, with some even boycotting company launches. Social media is full of posts lamenting what some describe as the “taint” Musk has introduced to SpaceX’s reputation. Futurism recently chronicled this rift, explaining how once-fervent supporters are stepping back, struggling to separate their love of rocketry from their opinions on Musk.

Gossip and drama around Musk reached a fever pitch this month after reports of a heated exchange between Musk and former Trump staffer Scott Bessent. According to The List, the spat allegedly became physical, with speculation taken up by social media after Musk appeared at a Trump press conference sporting a black eye, followed by cryptic tweets and ongoing public shade between the two figures.

Adding fuel to the gossip fire, Musk has also waded directly into Twitch drama. The Financial Express reports that Musk weighed in cryptically on social media during a wave of controversy involving prominent streamer HasanAbi, amplifying calls for his suspension from the platform—a move that has drawn mixed reactions both on X and Twitch itself.

Despite these distractions, SpaceX pushes ahead. NextBigFuture notes that the company’s Starship Flight 11 is now targeting launch in October, with further upgrades and ambitious tests locked in for early 2026.

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