What happened
NASA has selected SpaceX to conduct the launch of the StarBurst mission, according to a report from Sina Finance's news feed.
The report, carried by East Money Information, did not include further details about the mission, the launch schedule or the contract.
Why it matters
The selection indicates that NASA is continuing to rely on commercial launch providers for its missions, though the supplied report does not specify the terms or timing of this particular award.
Because the source material offers only the selection itself, the practical implications for the StarBurst mission and for SpaceX's launch manifest cannot be assessed from the available information.
Key facts
NASA selected SpaceX to launch the StarBurst mission.
The source of the report is Sina Finance's news feed, published via East Money Information.
The report was published on 2026-09-17.
What to watch next
Further official announcements from NASA or SpaceX that clarify the StarBurst mission's objectives, launch window and contract details.
Whether additional reporting confirms the scope of the selection beyond the initial headline.
