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space1 day ago•160 min saved

SpaceX hits rocket reuse milestone with 100th Falcon 9 flight of 2026

SpaceX is slated to launch a Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral carrying 29 Starlink satellites in what will be the 100th Falcon 9 flight of 2026 and the booster B1067’s 37th mission; the first stage is expected to land on a drone ship about 8.5 minutes after liftoff and the upper stage will deploy the satellites roughly 61.5 minutes later, underscoring SpaceX’s ongoing focus on rapid reuse as the Starlink constellation expands beyond 11,000 satellites and Starship’s orbital test is anticipated later this year.

via Space|

#cape-canaveral #falcon-9 #rocket-reuse

space2 months ago•68 min saved

SpaceX hits 35th reuse milestone with Falcon 9 booster (video)

SpaceX launched Booster 1067 for the 35th time from Cape Canaveral, carrying 29 Starlink satellites, setting a new rocket-reuse record and later landing on the drone ship 'A Shortfall of Gravitas' as part of SpaceX’s ongoing Starlink mission cadence. The flight brings Falcon 9’s yearly tally to 66 flights and 660 total missions, inching toward NASA’s shuttle-era record of 39 reuse flights; a separate Falcon 9 mission from Vandenberg also flew 21 Starlink satellites and two Starshield satellites on Sunday.

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#launches-and-spacecraft #rocket-reuse #space

technology2 months ago•4 min saved

Five-year-old Falcon 9 booster sets reuse milestone with 35th flight

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 first stage B1067, first flown about five years ago, just logged its 35th mission—the latest Starlink flight—landing on a drone ship and being refurbished for another mission, as the company pushes toward a 40-flight life for boosters and cements Falcon 9’s central role in SpaceX’s reusable-rocket era and Starlink expansion.

via Ars Technica|

#booster-b1067 #falcon-9 #rocket-reuse

space-exploration6 months ago•52 min saved

Falcon 9 breaks reuse record on twin Starlink mission

SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 missions to deploy Starlink satellites on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. The second booster, B1067, marked a record 33rd flight, delivering 28 satellites and returning to Earth after landing on a droneship in the Atlantic, while the first-stage booster B1063 from the California launch completed its 31st flight and landed on a Pacific droneship. Together the two launches placed a combined 53 Starlink satellites into orbit, marking SpaceX's 21st and 22nd Falcon 9 launches of the year.

via Space|

#falcon-9 #launch #rocket-reuse

space-industry10 months ago•12 min saved

Rocket Developments: China Tests Falcon 9 Clone, NASA Completes Moon Rocket Stack

The article covers recent developments in space launch technology, including SpaceX's record-breaking Falcon 9 reuse, China's Falcon 9 lookalike test, NASA's Artemis II spacecraft stacking, and advancements in space-based missile interceptors by US companies, alongside new launches and investments in space technology.

via Ars Technica|

#china-lunar-rocket #nasa-artemis-ii #rocket-reuse

space11 months ago•11 min saved

SpaceX Starship Program: Milestones, Challenges, and Recent Developments

SpaceX's Starship program has completed 10 flight tests, experiencing successes like controlled landings and reentries, as well as failures such as explosions and fires. The program has made significant improvements over time, culminating in a successful catch and reuse of a booster in Flight 5, and is now transitioning to the next phase with Block 3 vehicles aimed at operational missions and Starlink launches.

via NASASpaceFlight.com -|

#flight-tests #reentry #rocket-reuse

science1 year ago•2 min saved

SpaceX Achieves Milestone with 30th Falcon 9 Launch and Record-Breaking Satellite Deployment

SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket achieved a record 30th flight, successfully launching 28 Starlink satellites from Florida and landing back at sea, exemplifying its reusable rocket technology and advancing its satellite network expansion.

via Space|

#falcon-9 #rocket-reuse #science

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

SpaceX Launches 28 Starlink Satellites, Marks 450th Falcon Flight

SpaceX launched its 450th flight-proven Falcon booster during the Starlink 10-30 mission from Cape Canaveral, marking a significant milestone in rocket reuse. The booster, used for the 21st time, successfully landed on a droneship after launch amid challenging weather conditions, contributing to SpaceX's ongoing Starlink satellite deployment efforts in 2025.

via Spaceflight Now|

#cape-canaveral #falcon-9 #rocket-reuse

space1 year ago•1 min saved

SpaceX Sets New Record with Starlink Launch from Florida

SpaceX set a new record for rapid launchpad turnaround by launching the Falcon 9 rocket for the Starlink 10-34 mission just over two days after its previous launch, demonstrating continued advancements in rocket reuse and operational efficiency.

via Spaceflight Now|

#falcon-9 #launch-record #rocket-reuse

space2 years ago•2 min saved

"SpaceX Successfully Launches 6000th Starlink Satellite and Super Heavy-Starship Rocket"

SpaceX successfully launched its 6,000th Starlink satellite using a Falcon 9 rocket, tying its rocket-reuse record with the 19th liftoff of the first stage. The launch took place at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, with the first stage landing on the droneship "A Shortfall of Gravitas" in the Atlantic Ocean. The company's focus on extensive rocket reuse aligns with its goal of making Mars settlement economically feasible, as demonstrated by the recent test flight of its next-generation vehicle, Starship, in South Texas.

via Space.com|

#falcon-9 #rocket-reuse #satellite-launch