The escalating tension between Mexico and SpaceX, the aerospace giant founded by Elon Musk, has taken a sharp turn as Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum threatens legal action over environmental contamination caused by rocket debris.
Late on June 18, 2025, a dramatic explosion destroyed SpaceX’s Starship prototype, Ship 36, during pre-flight testing at Starbase, Texas. Occurring before the 10th test flight, the incident highlights ongoing challenges in SpaceX’s reusable rocket program. No injuries were reported, but the cause remains under investigation
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On May 31, 2025, Blue Origin’s 12th human spaceflight, NS-32, launched six passengers, including the first New Zealander in space, aboard New Shepard from West Texas. The 10-minute suborbital flight offered weightlessness and Earth views, landing safely. This milestone highlights Blue Origin’s role in diversifying and advancing space tourism
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