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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 27 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from California
Published: January 18, 2025 16:29
The mission will feature the most Starlink V2 Mini satellites launched on one mission. Liftoff from pad 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base is set for 7:35 a.m. PST (10:35 a.m. EST, 1535 UTC).
SpaceX successfully catches Super Heavy booster, loses Starship upper stage during Flight 7
Published: January 17, 2025 02:25
Launch preview: SpaceX to launch its Starship rocket on a 7th suborbital test flight from Starbase
Published: January 16, 2025 19:46
The mission will launch the first big block upgrade to the rocket since its first flight in 2023. Liftoff from SpaceX’s Starbase facilities in southern Texas is set for 4 p.m. CST (5 p.m. EST, 2200 UTC).
History made: Blue Origin becomes first new space company to reach orbit on its first launch
Published: January 15, 2025 21:37
Blue Origin was unsuccessful in recovering its first stage booster, but was able to achieve its primary goal of reaching orbit. Liftoff from pad 36 occurred at 2:03 a.m. EST (0703 UTC).
American, Japanese robotic landers share rocket launch to the Moon
Published: January 15, 2025 02:00
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander will deploy first and is designated as the primary payload and ispace’s Resilience lander will follow about 30 minutes after. Liftoff from pad 39A happened at 1:11 a.m. EST (0611 UTC).
SpaceX to launches 131 spacecraft on Transporter-12 Falcon 9 rideshare mission from California
Published: January 14, 2025 16:40
The mission features orbital transfer vehicles that are carrying 30 of the payloads with 14 being deployed after the initial mission launch. Liftoff from pad 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base is set for 10:49 a.m. PST (1:49 p.m. EST, 1849 UTC).
SpaceX launches 21 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
Published: January 13, 2025 09:48
The mission comes as SpaceX is preparing for a week that includes a rideshare flight; a dual-manifest, Moon bound missions; and Starship Flight 7. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is set for 11:47 a.m. EST (1647 UTC).
Blue Origin scrubs first New Glenn launch attempt due to “vehicle subsystem issue”
Published: January 13, 2025 03:08
Blue Origin stood down from launch after multiple adjustments to the launch time. It ultimately determined that a technical issue was insurmountable in the time remaining on Monday.
SpaceX launches, lands first stage booster for record-setting 25th time during Starlink flight
Published: January 10, 2025 05:46
The launch includes 13 Starlink V2 Mini satellites that have Direct to Cell capabilities. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station happened at 2:11 p.m. EST (1911 UTC).
SpaceX launches Starshield satellites for the NRO on Falcon 9 rocket from California
Published: January 9, 2025 02:29
The launch was the first of about half a dozen missions planned to expand the National Reconnaissance Office’s proliferated architecture satellite constellation. Liftoff from pad 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base happened at 7:53 p.m. PST (10:53 p.m.…
SpaceX launches 21 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Center
Published: January 8, 2025 02:47
The mission was SpaceX’s third orbital launch of the year and 99th in total from Launch Complex 39. Liftoff of the Starlink 12-11 mission occurred at 10:27 a.m. EST (1527 UTC).
As it happened: NASA announces new path options for Mars Sample Return mission
Published: January 7, 2025 17:59
NASA put out a call in 2024 for proposals from industry and NASA centers for how to retrieve samples from the Martian surface in a cheaper way and on a shorter timeline.
SpaceX launches first dedicated Starlink mission of 2025
Published: January 6, 2025 15:09
The mission will be the first dedicated Starlink flight of the year. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station happened on Monday, Jan. 6, at 3:43 p.m. EST (2043 UTC).
SpaceX to attempt first payload deployment, engine reuse during Starship Flight 7
Published: January 4, 2025 20:56
Maritime and aviation warning suggest a launch no earlier than Jan. 10, but SpaceX hasn’t formally announced its target launch date. Flight 7 will also feature the first launch of a Block 2 Starship upper stage.