Tag SpaceX

After a pause lasting more than a year and a half, SpaceX is preparing for the return of its Falcon Heavy rocket, scheduled to launch from Kennedy Space Center’s historic Launch Complex 39A in Florida. The mission, dubbed ViaSat-3 F3, aims to deploy the third satellite in the ViaSat-3 internet constellation into geostationary orbit. The […]

As SpaceX gears up for its first Block 3 flight, significant advancements are underway at the Cape Canaveral launch facilities, particularly at the Gigabay on Roberts Road, as well as the launch pads at LC-39A and SLC-37. The company is optimistic about executing a launch from LC-39A within the year. At the Gigabay site, construction […]

A week of diverse space activity is set to unfold from April 20 to April 26, 2026, featuring seven missions across four nations and a variety of launch vehicles. The highlight includes the inaugural laser communication demonstration from the GPS III SV10 satellite, while South Korea’s ADD prepares for its first full launch of a […]

This week sees a flurry of space activity, with six launches planned across the globe, prominently featuring Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket, which will use a previously flown booster for its upcoming mission. SpaceX is set to conduct three separate Starlink operations, two of which will lift off from California while the remaining launch will […]

Following the recent successful mission of the Orion spacecraft, the Artemis program is now turning its focus to SpaceX and Blue Origin, which are tasked with developing a crewed lunar lander for the upcoming Artemis III mission. SpaceX’s immediate goal is to achieve full operational capability of its Starship Block 3, which is critical for […]

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully lifted off on April 11, 2026, carrying the Cygnus XL spacecraft, named S.S. Steven R. Nagel, destined for the International Space Station (ISS). This marks the fourth mission in which SpaceX has launched a Cygnus cargo spacecraft for Northrop Grumman. The launch occurred at 7:41 AM EDT from the […]

SpaceX is making significant progress at its Starbase facility as it prepares for the return of Booster 19. The company has been conducting extensive tests, including deluge and load testing of the Ship Quick Disconnect (SQD) arm, in anticipation of the upcoming launch scheduled for May. This particular mission, designated as Flight 12, will feature […]

In a week filled with ambitious space undertakings, nine rocket launches are planned across several countries, including the United States, Russia, Kazakhstan, and China. A highlight of the week is NASA’s Artemis II mission, which aims to send astronauts back to the Moon for the first time in over five decades, scheduled for liftoff on […]

SpaceX is preparing for its upcoming Transporter-16 mission, which will see 119 payloads launched into a Sun-synchronous orbit from California. This mission forms part of SpaceX’s SmallSat Rideshare Program, which has gained a reputation for offering satellite operators an efficient and value for your money alternative to dedicated launch services. The launch is slated to […]

At SpaceX’s Starbase facility, a busy schedule of upgrades is underway as engineers work to enhance Launch Pad 1 while at the same time completing improvements to Launch Pad 2. These initiatives, which include the installation of a new flame trench, an on-site Air Separation Unit, and expanded propellant storage, are part of SpaceX’s ongoing […]