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space29 days ago

SpaceX Lifts 25 Starlink Satellites From Vandenberg on Falcon 9

SpaceX launched 25 Starlink satellites from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base on a Falcon 9 (first stage B1071). Liftoff occurred at 6:57:59 a.m. PDT; the booster landed on the drone ship OCISLY about 8.5 minutes later, marking another drone‑ship and booster landing milestone. Satellite deployment followed roughly an hour after liftoff, bringing SpaceX’s 2026 Starlink deployments to 674 satellites and making this the year’s 25th Starlink mission.

via Spaceflight Now|
#falcon-9#satellite-launch#space
ASTS Stock Gains as BlueBird 6 Satellite Launches Break Records
business3 months ago

ASTS Stock Gains as BlueBird 6 Satellite Launches Break Records

AST SpaceMobile launched its largest satellite, BlueBird 6, from India, aiming to compete with SpaceX's Starlink by enabling direct mobile phone connectivity via space-based networks. The successful launch boosts ASTS's potential in the satellite communications market, with plans to deploy up to 60 satellites by 2026 and partnerships with major telecom providers. Despite positive developments, Wall Street analysts give ASTS a moderate buy rating with a target suggesting potential downside.

via TipRanks|
#asts#business#mobile-connectivity
Space Stocks Surge as BlueBird-6 and AST SpaceMobile Lead Market Momentum
technology3 months ago

Space Stocks Surge as BlueBird-6 and AST SpaceMobile Lead Market Momentum

AST SpaceMobile is preparing to launch its BlueBird 6 satellite, which features a large phased array and increased data capacity, as a key step toward scaling its direct-to-smartphone broadband network. The success of this launch could significantly impact the company's growth prospects and investor confidence, but execution risks and funding concerns remain. The stock's fair value estimates vary widely, highlighting the high uncertainty surrounding its future.

via Yahoo Finance|
#ast-spacemobile#bluebird-6#broadband-network
space5 months ago

SpaceX prepares for multiple Falcon 9 launches including SpainSat NG 2 and Starlink missions

SpaceX's Falcon 9 will launch its 21st and final expendable mission to deploy the SpainSat NG 2 communications satellite, which will operate at 29 degrees East and provide secure communications for Spain, the EU, and NATO. The rocket will not be recovered this time to maximize payload capacity, and the launch is scheduled from Cape Canaveral with favorable weather conditions.

via Spaceflight Now|
#cape-canaveral#falcon-9#satellite-launch
technology5 months ago

SpaceX Advances Satellite and Rocket Launches with Starlink, Kuiper, and Starship Missions

SpaceX is planning an overnight launch from Cape Canaveral to deploy 28 new Starlink V2 Mini satellites, boosting the constellation to over 8,600 satellites. The launch, scheduled for early Thursday morning, is part of SpaceX's ongoing efforts to expand its satellite network, with weather conditions currently favorable for a successful mission.

via Spaceflight Now|
#cape-canaveral#falcon-9#satellite-launch
New Space Missions Explore Solar and Cosmic Mysteries
science-and-technology6 months ago

New Space Missions Explore Solar and Cosmic Mysteries

NOAA's first dedicated space weather observatory, SWFO-L1, was successfully launched into space aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 and will travel to Lagrange point 1 to provide early warnings of solar events like CMEs, enhancing protection for critical infrastructure and national security, with operational status expected by mid-2026.

via National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (.gov)|
#noaa#satellite-launch#science-and-technology
technology7 months ago

SpaceX's Indonesian Satellite Launch Rescheduled After Multiple Scrubs

SpaceX has postponed its launch of the Indonesian Nusantara Lima communications satellite for the third consecutive day due to weather and technical issues, aiming to launch on September 11. The satellite, built to enhance connectivity in Indonesia, is scheduled to reach its operational orbit by mid-January 2026 after a successful launch from Cape Canaveral using a Falcon 9 rocket.

via Spaceflight Now|
#falcon-9#indonesia#nusantara-lima