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South Korean satellite captures crater from SpaceX Moon impact
space16 days ago

South Korean satellite captures crater from SpaceX Moon impact

A South Korean Danuri probe captured images of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 upper-stage crash on the Moon on Aug 5, 2026, following a Jan 15, 2025 launch to deploy Blue Ghost 1. The 18-meter stage hit the lunar surface at about 5,400 mph, darkening the impact site and forming a crater with ejecta that wasn’t clearly visible in the footage. NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter will survey the site next week to study the implications for future lunar missions.

via Notebookcheck|
#danuri#falcon9#lunar-impact
technology1 year ago

SpaceX Launches Multiple Starlink Satellites from Vandenberg and Florida

SpaceX is preparing for its first Falcon 9 launch from the West Coast in nine days, aiming to deploy 24 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into polar orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base, with the launch currently on hold. The mission marks SpaceX's 98th Falcon 9 launch of 2025 and includes the fifth flight of its Falcon 9 booster B1093. Additionally, SpaceX has expanded Starlink coverage to Somalia and Israel, with plans to extend service to other Middle Eastern regions pending regulatory approval.

via Spaceflight Now|
#falcon9#satellites#spacex
SpaceX's Ax-4 Mission to ISS Delayed by Leak, Final Crew Dragon Launch Approaches
space1 year ago

SpaceX's Ax-4 Mission to ISS Delayed by Leak, Final Crew Dragon Launch Approaches

A propellant leak in a Falcon 9 booster has delayed the Ax-4 private astronaut mission to the ISS, with no new launch date announced yet. The leak was detected during post-test inspections, and repairs are underway. The delay is part of a series of setbacks for the mission, but there is no immediate schedule pressure, and multiple launch opportunities remain through late June and into July.

via SpaceNews|
#ax-4#falcon9#iss
SpaceX to Launch Falcon 9 on Friday the 13th from Florida
space1 year ago

SpaceX to Launch Falcon 9 on Friday the 13th from Florida

SpaceX is set to launch a mysterious mission named RRT-1 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida tonight. The Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to lift off at 8:04 p.m. EDT, with speculation that it may be carrying an advanced GPS satellite for the U.S. military, although SpaceX has not confirmed this. The mission's details remain undisclosed, adding intrigue to the launch. The Falcon 9's first stage is expected to land on the drone ship "A Shortfall of Gravitas" in the Atlantic Ocean after launch.

via Space.com|
#capecanaveral#falcon9#gpssatellite
space1 year ago

SpaceX Launches 22 Starlink Satellites, Expanding Direct-to-Phone Network

SpaceX is set to launch 22 Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, marking the 87th Starlink mission this year. The launch is part of the U.S. Space Force's efforts to enhance spaceport resiliency, with the Falcon 9 booster making its ninth flight. The Space Force has supported 136 missions this year, contributing to 60% of global launches, and is investing $1.3 billion to upgrade launch infrastructure to boost capacity and resilience.

via Spaceflight Now|
#falcon9#launch#space
SpaceX Launches Starlink Satellites, Lights Up Skies Across the U.S.
space1 year ago

SpaceX Launches Starlink Satellites, Lights Up Skies Across the U.S.

During a holiday tree lighting ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 20 Starlink satellites, creating a striking image as it appeared to top the Christmas tree. The launch, which took place on December 4, 2024, marked a significant milestone with the deployment of satellites for the first direct-to-cell phone constellation. The Falcon 9's first stage successfully landed on a droneship, marking its 12th mission.

via Space.com|
#christmastree#falcon9#space
SpaceX and Space One Gear Up for Multiple Launches This Week
space1 year ago

SpaceX and Space One Gear Up for Multiple Launches This Week

This week, SpaceX plans four Falcon 9 launches, including missions for the 03b mPOWER and GPS-III satellite constellations, and a National Reconnaissance Office mission. Japanese company Space One will attempt a second launch of its Kairos vehicle. Additionally, China may launch two missions, including a Chang Zheng 5B carrying the first batch of GuoWang constellation satellites. SpaceX recently completed its 350th flight with a flight-proven booster and achieved its 100th successful droneship landing. The global launch activity remains high, with a record 229 orbital launches this year.

via NASASpaceflight.com|
#falcon9#kairos#launch