SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Suffers Failure During Starlink Mission
SpaceX faces setback as Falcon 9 rocket experiences failure during Starlink mission deployment. CEO Elon Musk describes incident as ‘rapid unscheduled disassembly.’ FAA evaluating the situation. Impact on future operations and implications for space industry.
SpaceX Prepares for Historic Polaris Dawn Mission
SpaceX is set to launch the groundbreaking Polaris Dawn mission, featuring the first commercial spacewalk and innovative research on human health in space. Billionaire Jared Isaacman leads the crew on a five-day journey to explore the farthest distance from Earth since the Apollo era, paving the way for future missions to the Moon and Mars.
SpaceX Launches Mysterious Object Resembling a Comet
SpaceX launches spacecraft mistaken for comet or meteor, deploying 20 Starlink satellites into orbit. Enthusiastic stargazers share photos and videos, sparking UFO speculation. View the launch on SpaceX’s website and witness the advancements in space exploration.
SpaceX Successfully Launches 20 Starlink Satellites from Florida
SpaceX successfully launched 20 Starlink satellites from Florida, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities, aiming to enhance global internet connectivity. The Falcon 9 rocket, on its 16th launch and landing, deployed the satellites into low Earth orbit, expanding the Starlink megaconstellation. Stay updated on SpaceX’s space exploration achievements.
Florida’s Space Coast Gears Up for Potential Record-Breaking Year in Rocket Launches
Florida’s Space Coast is gearing up for a potentially record-breaking year in orbital rocket launches, with 48 launches already completed in the first half of the year. SpaceX has been a dominant player, with upcoming missions including the Türksat 6A satellite launch, United Launch Alliance USSF-51 mission, and SpaceX ISS Resupply Mission. Stay tuned for more updates on these exciting launches!
Firefly Aerospace and Northrop Grumman Collaborate on New Reusable Rocket
Firefly Aerospace and Northrop Grumman are collaborating on a new medium-lift rocket, the Medium Launch Vehicle (MLV), with a recoverable booster for reuse. The rocket’s return-to-launch-site propulsive landing aims to enhance competitiveness in pricing, aligning Firefly with Rocket Lab, Relativity Space, and Stoke Space in the pursuit of rocket reusability. The MLV is set to join the ranks of launch providers for national security missions, with plans for downrange landings on barges at sea.
SpaceX Falcon Heavy Launch Successfully Lifts NOAA Weather Satellite GOES-U into Orbit
Get live coverage of the SpaceX Falcon Heavy Launch by FLORIDA TODAY’s Space Team as a triple-core SpaceX rocket lifts the NOAA weather satellite GOES-U into orbit from Kennedy Space Center’s Pad 39A. Boosters will return to SpaceX landing sites with sonic booms expected. Learn about the latest addition to NOAA’s GOES-R series and how it aims to enhance storm detection capabilities. Follow updates on the crowds at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and NASA’s coverage of the launch.
SpaceX Successfully Launches 49th Starlink Mission
SpaceX successfully launches 49th Starlink mission, deploying 49th group 6 satellites. The first-stage booster completes its 20th flight and lands on the droneship, A Shortfall of Gravitas. The mission adds to SpaceX’s growing constellation of internet satellites, bringing global internet coverage closer to reality.
SpaceX Conducts Static Fire Test of Starship Megarocket
SpaceX conducts static fire test with Super Heavy booster in preparation for next Starship launch. The 33-engine Starship first stage was tested at the Starbase site in South Texas. SpaceX founder Elon Musk targets next month for the fourth-ever Starship launch. Stay updated with the latest space news and rocket launches by subscribing to the Space.com Newsletter.
SpaceX Launches Commercial Direct to Cell Starlink Constellation
SpaceX has launched six Direct to Cell Starlink spacecraft on the Falcon 9 rocket, marking the second time this year. The successful deployment of 21 total satellites, including the DTC Starlinks, paves the way for the establishment of the first direct-to-cell constellation by August. With ambitious goals to launch 7,500 DTC Starlinks and send 28 satellites to low Earth orbit in a single launch, SpaceX is expanding its satellite network and connectivity services.