SpaceX has commanded major headlines and social media buzz over the past few days, delivering on its reputation for rapid innovation and relentless launch cadence. Friday night, July 18, saw SpaceX complete its 88th Falcon 9 launch of 2025, sending 24 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from California’s Vandenberg Space Force Base. The 14th reflight for the booster, which landed successfully on the droneship “Of Course I Still Love You,” highlighted SpaceX’s domination in rocket reusability. With over 7,965 active Starlink satellites now operational out of the more than 9,200 launched since 2019, SpaceX’s global internet network continues to expand, bringing high-speed connectivity to more regions, including hard-to-reach polar areas. Social media lit up with photos and videos of the luminous rocket trail streaking across the Arizona night sky, delighting stargazers and drawing oohs and ahhs on X and Instagram, especially where the spectacular exhaust plume was visible well after sunset.Upcoming, listeners should have eyes on July 21, when SpaceX plans to launch two high-throughput O3b mPower satellites for SES from Florida, and on July 22 with the NASA TRACERS mission to study Earth’s magnetic environment. Another batch of Starlink satellites is scheduled for July 24, keeping up the company’s breakneck launch rhythm.The company is also making headlines in the political arena. The Biden administration has reportedly launched a wide-ranging review of SpaceX’s government contracts, totaling at least $22 billion, after CEO Elon Musk’s high-profile feud with Donald Trump spilled into public view. The Wall Street Journal reports that Trump has accused Musk of being overly reliant on subsidies and has suggested that both SpaceX and Tesla could struggle without federal support. NASA and the Pentagon, however, acknowledge that SpaceX’s role in national security and human spaceflight is so critical that many contracts cannot be canceled, despite political pressure.Attention is fixed on SpaceX’s Starship program, which has recently attracted environmental scrutiny. The FAA’s modification of SpaceX’s license to allow for 25 Starship launches per year out of Boca Chica, Texas, was met with resistance from Texans and Hawaiians concerned about debris and ecological impact, especially near sensitive marine and cultural sites in the Pacific. The latest Starship flights have already strewn debris in areas including the Turks and Caicos and Mexico, raising questions about oversight and accountability. Despite pushback, Elon Musk indicated the next Starship test could be just weeks away.On the gossip and viral clip front, SpaceX’s progress continues to trend across X and TikTok, with fans tracking serial booster landings, retweeting nighttime launch footage, and speculating about Musk’s next moves amid swirling political drama.Thanks for tuning in, and make sure to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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