28 May 2026
SpaceX's Starship V3 Can't Fly Again Until a 'Mishap' Is Addressed, Says FAA
The launch of the SpaceX Starship V3 appeared to go according to plan. It launched last Friday , conducted a mock satellite deployment and returned to Earth. Based on the launch stream, everything appeared to go according to plan. It turns out that this wasn't the case, as the FAA has launched an investigation, and the Starship V3 is grounded until the investigation concludes.
@CNET, Joe Hindy
2026
28 May 2026
Why History Will Not Care About The SpaceX IPO Valuation
SpaceX’s Starship V3 lifts off on its test flight, marking a major milestone in the company’s next-generation launch program. Further boosting excitement for future IPO.
Charles Beames
2026
28 May 2026
Starship grounded as SpaceX investigates Super Heavy booster failure
Here's what to know about SpaceX's investigation into the most recent Starship launch, which it refers to as flight 12. SpaceX's massive Starship rocket is temporarily grounded as the commercial spaceflight company conducts an investigation into its most recent test flight . The Federal Aviation Administration, which licenses commercial rocket launches, announced May 27 that a "mishap" had…
Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY
2026
28 May 2026
FAA launches investigation into SpaceX Starship booster failure after test flight
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has directed SpaceX to investigate the failure of its Starship Super Heavy booster, which crashed into the Gulf of Mexico during a test mission last week, the agency confirmed on Wednesday.
Fiona Craig
2026
28 May 2026
Could Buying SpaceX Stock At Its IPO Set You Up for Life? (Hint: Yes.)
All signs point to SpaceX holding its initial public offering (IPO) sometime this summer, perhaps as early as next month. And retail investors are in luck. Most IPO stocks reserve just 5% to 10% of shares for smaller retail investors. According to reports, however, Elon Musk wants to reserve as much as 30% of SpaceX's stock offering for smaller investors.
Ryan Vanzo
2026
27 May 2026
The SpaceX IPO Prospectus: The Good, The Bad, The Verdict
In this episode of Motley Fool Hidden Gems Investing, Motley Fool contributors Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss: Starlink’s profitability. The profitability of the space launch business. The unbelievably large market estimates. Is SpaceX actually just an AI company? Can investors benefit from this corporate structure? The leap of faith that is the valuation.
Motley Fool Staff
2026
27 May 2026
FAA requires SpaceX-led mishap investigation before resumption of Starship launches
A closeup shot of SpaceX’s Super Heavy booster, tail number Booster 19, during the initial moments of ascent on the Starship Flight 12 mission on May 22, 2026. Image: SpaceX FAA requires SpaceX-led mishap investigation before resumption of Starship launches The Federal Aviation Administration made the determination after analyzing the results of Starship Flight 12, which took place on Friday, May…
Will Robinson-Smith
2026
27 May 2026
FAA grounds SpaceX's Starship V3 megarocket after Flight 12 'mishap'
SpaceX's first Starship V3 megarocket launches from the Starbase site in South Texas on May 22, 2026. (Image credit: SpaceX) Just five days after its debut flight, SpaceX's Starship V3 megarocket has been grounded. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) just declared the May 22 Starship V3 launch a mishap and is requiring an investigation before the huge vehicle can take to the skies…
Mike Wall
2026
27 May 2026
FAA orders SpaceX to investigate Starship V3 booster failure
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered SpaceX to investigate why its Starship booster failed during the company’s May 22 test flight, according to a statement released to TechCrunch on Wednesday.
Sean O'Kane
2026
