# SpaceX
Latest news and articles about SpaceX
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SpaceX Marks 600th Falcon Flight as Falcon 9 Delivers Classified NROL-105 from California
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 from Vandenberg on 17 January 2026, delivering the classified NROL‑105 payload for the US National Reconnaissance Office and marking the 600th Falcon‑series mission. The milestone encapsulates the growing role of commercial launch providers in national security and underscores shifting strategic, economic and regulatory dynamics in space.
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Carries Classified NROL-105 to Orbit, Marking 600th Falcon Launch
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 from California on January 17, successfully placing the classified NROL‑105 payload into orbit and completing the 600th Falcon‑series mission. The flight underscores the growing role of commercial launch providers in delivering sensitive national‑security assets and raises strategic questions about reliance on a dominant private supplier.
Starlink’s Rise: How Musk’s Satellite Network Became a Geopolitical Weapon — and a Cash Cow
Starlink has moved from commercial broadband provider to an instrument of geopolitical influence, supported by billions in U.S. government contracts and explosive subscriber growth that helped lift SpaceX’s valuation to roughly $800bn by end‑2025. Its dual civilian‑military business model, technical dominance and growing role in conflict zones pose fresh political and regulatory dilemmas for states and markets.
How SpaceX’s Starlink Became a Geopolitical Lever — and What It Means for Markets and Alliances
Starlink has evolved from a consumer satellite broadband service into a strategic instrument backed by substantial U.S. government contracts and allied support, contributing to SpaceX’s dramatic valuation rise. Its use in conflict zones alongside recent U.S. political moves and market responses underscores how private platforms, state security needs and capital markets are now mutually reinforcing.