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SpaceX Saturday Starlink launch on schedule
Washington DC (UPI) Sep 13, 2025 SpaceX is scheduled to launch its Falcon 9 rocket Saturday, which will deliver 24 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit. Liftoff from launch site SLC-4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California remained on schedule Saturday morning, with ignition expected to occur at 1:55 p.m. EDT, SpaceX confirmed on its launch schedule page. The California-based space technology company's latest mission will carry another 24 V2 Mini satellites operated by its Starlink telecom subsidiary. ... read more |
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First reusable US launcher set for European base at AndoyaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 07, 2025 In a move set to transform European space access, Astrobotic Technology and Andoya Space have signed a Term Sheet for a Launch Site Agreement that will bring reusable rocket operations to Norway sta ... more 
Chinese launch campaign places multiple satellites in orbitTokyo, Japan (SPX) Sep 07, 2025 China carried out two successful launches on Friday from different spaceports, deploying a series of satellites into orbit for testing and operational missions. Early in the day, at 10:34 am B ... more 
Kongsberg to supply key hardware for Ariane 6 launcherBerlin, Germany (SPX) Sep 07, 2025 Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has secured a contract with ArianeGroup to deliver critical hardware for Europe's Ariane 6 launch system. The agreement covers supply of Optical Safety Ba ... more 
SpaceX completes 500th booster landing in Starlink missionWashington DC (UPI) Sep 5, 2025 The SpaceX space technology company completed the 500th launch and landing of an orbital class booster Friday as it placed over two dozen satellites into orbit. ... more |
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SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites from FloridaWashington DC (UPI) Aug 27, 2025 SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Wednesday morning, adding another 28 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit. ... more 
SpaceX scrubs latest Starship launch due to bad weatherWashington (AFP) Aug 26, 2025 Bad weather on Monday forced SpaceX to postpone the latest launch of its massive prototype Starship rocket, key to founder Elon Musk's dreams of colonizing Mars and NASA's plans to return astron ... more 
NASA targets sounding rocket's night launch for TOMEX+ Earth studyWashington DC (UPI) Aug 26, 2025 NASA has set Tuesday for its next launch attempt of its TOMEX+ sounding rocket mission to take a peak at the Earth's atmosphere. ... more
SpaceX delays Starship megarocket launch in latest setbackSouth Padre Island, United States (AFP) Aug 25, 2025 SpaceX delayed a planned test flight for its Starship megarocket by 24 hours until Monday, saying it needed time to troubleshoot problems, in the latest setback for Elon Musk's behemoth after a ... more 
Space Machines finalizes Scintilla propulsion engine for Optimus ViperSydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 21, 2025 Space Machines Company has announced the completion of its in-house Scintilla propulsion engine, designed to power the Optimus Viper platform for rapid orbital manoeuvring and space domain awareness ... more |
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Rocket Lab Prepares 70th Electron Mission for August Launch
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 20, 2025 Rocket Lab has confirmed its 70th Electron launch is set for this weekend, lifting off no earlier than August 23 from Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand. The dedicated mission, named Live Laugh Launch, will deploy five satellites into a 655 km circular Earth orbit for a confidential commercial client. The flight takes place less than three weeks after the company's previous mission, highlighting Electron's role as the most frequently launched small-lift orbital rocket. Rocket Lab said its cadence con ... read more 
SpinLaunch secures 30 million to speed Meridian Space constellation developmentLong Beach CA (SPX) Aug 20, 2025 SpinLaunch has closed 30 million in funding to accelerate development and commercialization of Meridian Space, its low-earth orbit satellite broadband constellation. The round includes new capital f ... more |
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SpaceX launches Starlink satellites in 100th Falcon 9 launch of 2025Washington DC (UPI) Aug 18, 2025 The SpaceX spacecraft company successfully launched two dozen satellites into low-Earth orbit Monday on its latest Falcon 9 mission of the year. ... more 
After repeated explosions, new test for Musk's megarocketWashington (AFP) Aug 15, 2025 Elon Musk's SpaceX announced Friday that its Starship megarocket is scheduled to blast off on a new test flight next weekend after recent attempts have ended in fiery explosions. The biggest ... more 
Europe Ariane 6 rocket launches a weather satelliteWashington DC (UPI) Aug 13, 2025 Europe's Ariane 6 rocket sent a weather and climate satellite to orbit on Tuesday night. ... more 
ULA Vulcan rocket achieves liftoff in national security launchWashington DC (UPI) Aug 12, 2025 United Launch Alliance successfully launched one of its Vulcan Centaur rockets into orbit on Tuesday, demonstrating the viability of a newly developed technology for the U.S. military's space capabilities. ... more 
Embry-Riddle Researchers Launch Rockets for a Deeper Look at Ionized Clouds That Disrupt CommunicationsDaytona Beach FL (SPX) Aug 09, 2025 Embry-Riddle researchers recently shot two 46-foot-tall rockets into clouds high in the Earth's atmosphere to learn more about the complex dynamics that affect critical communications and radar oper ... more |
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