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space26 days ago•2 min saved

SpaceX to Orbit Classified NRO Payload on Falcon 9 From Cape Canaveral

SpaceX is targeting a 3:10 a.m. EDT liftoff from Cape Canaveral’s SLC-40 to deploy a classified National Reconnaissance Office payload on a Falcon 9 rocket (B1096). Weather forecasters put the chance of favorable conditions at 70%, with potential weather-related launch constraints. The booster is expected to land at Landing Zone 2 about 8.5 minutes after launch, marking SpaceX’s 18th recovery at the site and the 642nd booster landing. The NROL-95 mission is part of the National Security Space Launch Phase 2 contract, with SpaceX awarded the task order in August 2024; live coverage starts roughly an hour before liftoff.

via Spaceflight Now|

#cape-canaveral-space-force-station #falcon-9 #national-reconnaissance-office

space-exploration1 month ago•102 min saved

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 notches 36th flight with 29 Starlink satellites

A SpaceX Falcon 9 lifted off from Cape Canaveral at 5:25 a.m. ET carrying 29 Starlink satellites; Booster 1067, on its 36th flight, extended SpaceX’s reuse record and landed on the drone ship A Shortfall of Gravitas about 8.5 minutes after liftoff, while the upper stage deployed the 29 satellites roughly 63.5 minutes after launch, as part of a year in which Falcon 9 missions are heavily focused on Starlink, now with more than 10,700 active satellites.

via Space|

#cape-canaveral-space-force-station #falcon-9 #rocket-landing

technology3 months ago•4 min saved

ULA kicks off rapid Atlas 5 mission to deploy 29 Amazon Leo satellites

ULA is launching 29 Amazon Leo satellites on an Atlas 5 from Cape Canaveral, marking the sixth Leo production flight and the fastest turnaround at Space Launch Complex 41; liftoff is set for 8:52 p.m. EDT, boosting Amazon Leo to 270 satellites as the company builds a broader constellation of more than 3,200.

via Spaceflight Now|

#amazon-leo #atlas-5 #cape-canaveral-space-force-station

space-exploration-launches-and-spacecraft5 months ago•53 min saved

Dawn jellyfish plume lights Florida sky during SpaceX Starlink launch

SpaceX launched 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral's Space Launch Complex 40 at 5:52 a.m. ET, just before sunrise, creating a dramatic jellyfish‑like plume lit by the sun; Booster 1080 completed its 25th flight and landed on the droneship 'A Shortfall of Gravitas,' marking SpaceX's 580th landing; the mission adds to the Starlink megaconstellation as SpaceX nears 10,000 satellites, and was the company’s 28th mission of 2026 with 23 Starlink launches this year.

via Space|

#cape-canaveral-space-force-station #falcon-9 #jellyfish-plume

technology7 months ago•3 min saved

SpaceX shatters pad turnaround record with 45-hour Starlink sprint from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX set a new pad turnaround record at Cape Canaveral's SLC-40 by launching Starlink 6-98 just 45 hours after Starlink 6-97, lifting off at 1:08 p.m. EST with a 29-satellite Starlink deployment. Booster B1085 landed on the drone ship A Shortfall of Gravitas, marking SpaceX’s 139th landing on that vessel and 559th booster landing overall. It was SpaceX’s fourth Starlink launch and sixth Falcon 9 flight of 2026, surpassing the previous 50-hour 44-minute record set between NROL-77 and Starlink 6-90.

via Spaceflight Now|

#cape-canaveral-space-force-station #falcon-9 #slc-40

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"SpaceX Successfully Launches 23 Starlink Satellites from Cape Canaveral"

SpaceX successfully launched 23 Starlink satellites from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 rocket, marking the 17th flight for the first stage booster. The liftoff occurred at 6:40 p.m., with the booster landing on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship in the Atlantic Ocean following stage separation.

via WESH 2 Orlando|

#cape-canaveral-space-force-station #falcon-9-rocket #satellite-launch

spacetechnology2 years ago•1 min saved

"SpaceX's Latest Launch: Starlink Satellites Soar from California to Cape Canaveral"

SpaceX is set to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station for the Starlink 6-47 mission, with liftoff scheduled for early Friday morning. The booster will land on the SpaceX droneship, 'A Shortfall of Gravitas,' marking the 64th booster landing on ASOG and the 292nd booster landing to date. Additionally, SpaceX is preparing for two other Falcon 9 launches over the weekend, including a Starlink mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base and a rideshare mission from NASA's Kennedy Space Center. SpaceX also announced progress on its next astronaut mission, Polaris Dawn, with the Crew Dragon spacecraft named "Resilience" undergoing vacuum chamber testing ahead of its expected launch in the summer of 2024.

via Spaceflight Now|

#cape-canaveral-space-force-station #falcon-9 #satellite-launch

space-exploration2 years ago•37 min saved

"Upcoming Space Coast Launches: A Schedule Overview"

The Space Coast set a new launch record in 2023 with 72 orbital missions and is on track for a near twice-weekly launch rate by the end of 2024, with 22 launches already completed this year. Upcoming launches include the final Delta IV Heavy rocket launch, Boeing CST-100 Starliner mission, and SpaceX Falcon Heavy missions to investigate Jupiter's moon Europa and deliver payloads to the moon. Additionally, there are plans for Department of Defense missions, Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket launch, and NASA's Artemis II and III missions in the coming years.

via Orlando Sentinel|

#cape-canaveral-space-force-station #kennedy-space-center #space-coast

spacescience2 years ago•3 min saved

"Final Delta IV Heavy Rocket Launch Scrubbed Moments Before Liftoff"

The final launch of the United Launch Alliance's Delta IV Heavy rocket carrying the NROL-70 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office has been postponed to Friday due to an issue with the gaseous nitrogen pipeline. The launch will mark the end of a 64-year run for the Delta rocket fleet and is set to carry a classified payload into space. The ULA has not disclosed the nature of the payload, but it is likely a sophisticated satellite. The launch has faced delays due to unfavorable weather conditions, and the ULA is making way for its new Vulcan Centaur rocket as the Delta IV Heavy and Atlas V are reaching the end of their careers.

via Livescience.com|

#cape-canaveral-space-force-station #delta-iv-heavy #nrol-70-mission

spacetechnology2 years ago•5 min saved

"End of an Era: Delta IV Heavy's Final Launch Marks the Close of 60 Years of Delta Rockets"

The Delta IV Heavy rocket, known for deploying national security satellites and critical NASA missions, is set to take its final flight from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. United Launch Alliance's next-generation rocket, the Vulcan, will seamlessly replace the Delta IV Heavy, offering increased capabilities and reusability. The last launch of the Delta IV Heavy is scheduled for Thursday, marking the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter in space exploration.

via WESH 2 Orlando|

#cape-canaveral-space-force-station #delta-iv-heavy #rocket-launch

spacetechnology2 years ago•4 min saved

"SpaceX Successfully Launches 23 Starlink Satellites from Cape Canaveral"

SpaceX successfully launched its Falcon 9 rocket carrying 23 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The rocket's first-stage booster landed aboard a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean, marking its 13th mission. Dense fog reduced visibility, but the launch proceeded as scheduled, with an 80% favorable weather forecast. This comes after SpaceX recently launched Sidus Space's satellite from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

via Florida Today|

#cape-canaveral-space-force-station #falcon-9 #launch

space-exploration2 years ago•33 min saved

"Florida's Space Coast: Best Views and Parks for Rocket Launches"

The Space Coast set a new launch record in 2023 with 72 orbital missions and is expected to ramp up launches to a near twice-weekly rate by the end of 2024, with as many as 111 missions possible. Upcoming launches include SpaceX's Falcon 9 missions for resupplying the International Space Station, United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur test flight, and Boeing's CST-100 Starliner mission. Additionally, there are plans for SpaceX's Falcon Heavy missions to investigate Jupiter's moon Europa and Axiom Space's commercial flight to the International Space Station.

via Orlando Sentinel|

#cape-canaveral-space-force-station #kennedy-space-center #space-coast

space-exploration2 years ago•32 min saved

"Upcoming Space Coast Launches: A Schedule Overview"

The Space Coast set a new launch record in 2023 with 72 orbital missions from Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, and the pace of launches could ramp up to a near twice-weekly rate by the end of 2024. The upcoming launch schedule includes missions such as the PACE satellite, Intuitive Machines IM-1 lunar lander, and SpaceX Crew-8, with plans for missions like Axiom-4 and Europe Clipper in October 2024. Additionally, the article provides a detailed list of past launches in 2023 and 2024, showcasing the variety of missions and payloads launched from the Space Coast.

via Orlando Sentinel|

#cape-canaveral-space-force-station #kennedy-space-center #orbital-missions

space-exploration2 years ago•32 min saved

"Space Florida Prepares for Expanded 2024 Launch Schedule"

The Space Coast set a new launch record in 2023 with 72 orbital missions and is expected to ramp up launches to a near twice-weekly rate by the end of 2024. Upcoming launches include missions by SpaceX, United Launch Alliance, and Intuitive Machines, with plans for satellite deployments, resupply missions to the International Space Station, and lunar exploration. The schedule also includes commercial and Department of Defense missions, as well as a mission to investigate Jupiter's moon Europa.

via Orlando Sentinel|

#cape-canaveral-space-force-station #kennedy-space-center #space-coast

spacetechnology2 years ago•1 min saved

"SpaceX Reschedules Falcon 9 Rocket Launch for Saturday Night"

SpaceX is preparing to launch a new batch of Starlink internet satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Saturday night, with a launch window opening at 7:52 p.m. EST. The mission, known as Starlink 6-37, will be the first launch attempt from the Cape since last weekend's SpaceX-United Launch Alliance doubleheader. The 45th Weather Squadron has yet to issue a detailed forecast, but National Weather Service meteorologists predict a 20% chance of showers and mostly cloudy skies. The launch will be covered live at floridatoday.com/space.

via Florida Today|

#cape-canaveral-space-force-station #falcon-9 #rocket-launch