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SpaceX fires off 27 Starlink satellites on 2026’s 100th Falcon mission
space2 days ago

SpaceX fires off 27 Starlink satellites on 2026’s 100th Falcon mission

SpaceX launched 27 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg aboard a Falcon 9, marking the year’s 99th Falcon 9 liftoff and the 100th Falcon mission overall; the first stage landed on the droneship “Of Course I Still Love You” about 8.5 minutes after liftoff, and the Starlink satellites deployed roughly 62 minutes later, as SpaceX’s constellation surpasses 11,000 satellites and the company eyes future expansion (including Starship-era plans).

SpaceX marks 600th flight-proven booster with dual Starlink launches
space1 month ago

SpaceX marks 600th flight-proven booster with dual Starlink launches

SpaceX completed a coast-to-coast doubleheader using a flight-proven Falcon 9 booster for its 600th flight, deploying 27 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg and 29 from Cape Canaveral, with both boosters landing successfully. The Starlink constellation in orbit now totals about 10,839 satellites, and SpaceX has logged 83 Falcon 9 missions this year.

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 notches 36th flight with 29 Starlink satellites
space-exploration1 month ago

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.

technology4 months ago

SpaceX targets historic 600th Falcon 9 landing on West Coast Starlink mission

SpaceX is aiming for its 600th Falcon booster landing during the West Coast Starlink 17-22 mission from Vandenberg. The Falcon 9 first stage B1097 will launch Sunday, April 19, 2026, within a 7 a.m. PDT window and attempt a landing on the drone ship Of Course I Still Love You about eight minutes after liftoff, potentially marking the 191st landing on that vessel as Starlink adds 25 satellites to its constellation of more than 10,200; a Saturday launch was postponed.

SpaceX Pulls Off Cross-Country Falcon 9 Doubleheader, Lands Both Boosters
technology5 months ago

SpaceX Pulls Off Cross-Country Falcon 9 Doubleheader, Lands Both Boosters

SpaceX executed a cross-country doubleheader Sunday, launching two Falcon 9 rockets to deploy a total of 54 Starlink satellites (25 on the California mission from Vandenberg and 29 on the Florida mission from Cape Canaveral). The west coast first stage, supporting Starlink 17-23, completed its 20th flight and landed on the drone ship Of Course I Still Love You, while the east coast booster, on its 26th flight, landed on Just Read the Instructions after deploying the 29 satellites, signaling further cadence and booster reuse as SpaceX expands its Starlink network.

SpaceX cleared to resume Bahamas rocket landings after debris review
space-exploration6 months ago

SpaceX cleared to resume Bahamas rocket landings after debris review

The Bahamas’ Civil Aviation Authority approved SpaceX to restart Falcon 9 first‑stage landings in Bahamian waters after regulatory and environmental reviews concluded following last year’s debris incident from a Starship test flight. Regulators said all required reviews were completed, clearing SpaceX to resume Bahamian drone‑ship landings from Florida launches, with the first Bahamian landing having occurred on Feb. 18, 2025, and SpaceX planning to return to Exuma Sound landings soon to support new orbital trajectories.

Blue Origin Delays Second New Glenn Launch to November 9 Due to Weather
space9 months ago

Blue Origin Delays Second New Glenn Launch to November 9 Due to Weather

Blue Origin's second attempt to launch its New Glenn rocket was postponed due to weather, with a new window set for November 12. The launch aims to send NASA's ESCAPADE probes to Mars, marking a significant step in deep-space exploration and testing Blue Origin's reusable booster technology. The company worked with the FAA to schedule the launch amid regulatory adjustments during a government shutdown.

space11 months ago

SpaceX Achieves Major Milestones with Falcon 9 and Starlink Launches

SpaceX is set to perform its 500th Falcon booster recovery during a Starlink satellite launch from Kennedy Space Center, with the booster expected to land on the drone ship 'Just Read the Instructions' after liftoff scheduled for 8:32 a.m. EDT, amid favorable weather conditions and ongoing efforts to reuse rockets for increased launch frequency.

SpaceX Achieves Milestones with Multiple Starlink Launches and Rocket Landings
science-and-technology1 year ago

SpaceX Achieves Milestones with Multiple Starlink Launches and Rocket Landings

SpaceX successfully launched 28 Starlink satellites into orbit using a Falcon 9 rocket, which achieved its 400th successful droneship landing, marking a significant milestone in reusable rocket technology. The launch was part of SpaceX's ongoing efforts to expand its satellite internet network and develop next-generation rockets like Starship.

SpaceX Launches European Weather Satellites MTG-S1 and Sentinel-4 from Kennedy Space Center
science1 year ago

SpaceX Launches European Weather Satellites MTG-S1 and Sentinel-4 from Kennedy Space Center

SpaceX successfully launched the European weather satellite MTG-Sounder using a Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center, with the first stage landing on a drone ship in the Atlantic, marking its ninth reuse. The satellite will orbit in geostationary orbit to improve weather prediction and monitor air quality over Europe and North Africa.

SpaceX Successfully Launches SiriusXM Satellite from Florida
space1 year ago

SpaceX Successfully Launches SiriusXM Satellite from Florida

SpaceX successfully launched the SXM-9 satellite for SiriusXM radio using a Falcon 9 rocket from NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The launch marked the 180th successful recovery of a SpaceX orbital class rocket, with the first stage booster landing on the "Just Read the Instructions" drone ship. This mission is the 19th flight for this booster, which has previously supported various missions including Starlink launches. The SXM-9 satellite, designed by Maxar Technologies, will enhance SiriusXM's satellite network.