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Month: July 2023

Falcon 9

SpaceX Falcon 9 launches 2nd generation Starlinks from West Coast

July 18, 2023 Spaceflight Now

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying the first batch of second-generation Starlink satellites to be lofted from the West Coast. Liftoff is occurred at 9:09 p.m. PDT (12:09 a.m. EDT / 0409 UTC ). The launch was aborted Tuesday in the final seconds of the countdown.

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Rocket Lab launches seven satellites, recovers Electron booster after splashdown

July 17, 2023 Spaceflight Now

Rocket Lab launched an Electron rocket, carrying seven small satellites, from its launch site on the Mahia Peninsula in New Zealand at 9:27 p.m. EDT (0127 UTC). The first stage of the Electron rocket parachuted into the ocean for recovery as part of Rocket Lab’s efforts to reuse the rocket.

Falcon 9

SpaceX launches second Falcon 9 booster on a 16th flight

July 16, 2023 Spaceflight Now

For the second time this week, SpaceX pushed the envelope by flying a Falcon 9 rocket for a 16th time. Booster 1060 lifted off from Cape Canaveral’s pad 40 at 11:50 p.m. EDT (0350 UTC) Saturday carrying 54 Starlink satellites into orbit.

Falcon 9

SpaceX test fires Falcon 9 booster following last-minute launch scrub

July 15, 2023 Spaceflight Now

SpaceX test fired a Falcon 9 on pad 40 at Cape Canaveral tonight to try to clear the booster for its 16th flight. A launch attempt early Friday was aborted in the final minute of the countdown. SpaceX did not disclose the reason for the scrub.

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India tries for successful Moon mission with second lander launch

July 14, 2023 Will Robinson-Smith

For the third time in its space program, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) launched a mission to the Moon. India is hoping for a more successful outcome this time around after a failed attempt to land safely on the Moon back in 2019.

Falcon 9

Scrub called in final minute of SpaceX’s attempt to launch another booster on 16th mission

July 14, 2023 Spaceflight Now

SpaceX scrubbed the launch of a Falcon 9, that was due to make its 16th flight, in the final minute of the countdown. No reason was given for the hold and SpaceX said it was targeting no earlier than Saturday at 11:50 p.m. EDT (0350 UTC) for another launch attempt.

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ULA outlines path to inaugural Vulcan launch following upper stage issues

July 13, 2023 Will Robinson-Smith

The debut of United Launch Alliance’s next generation rocket, the Vulcan Centaur, is now scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2023, company CEO and President Tory Bruno said during a media briefing on Thursday.

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NASA celebrates Webb science anniversary with mesmerising new image

July 13, 2023 Spaceflight Now

NASA marks the first anniversary of Webb science observations with a spectacular look into a nearby stellar nursery where 50 young sun-like stars are lighting up their surroundings.

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Ariane 5 retirement leaves Europe facing an ‘acute launch crisis’

July 11, 2023 Clive Simpson

Europe is facing months without its own independent access to space for large satellites following the retirement of its heavy-lift Ariane 5 rocket this week after notching up its 117th and final mission over 27 years of operations.

Falcon 9

SpaceX pushes the envelope with record-breaking 16th flight for a Falcon 9 booster

July 8, 2023 Spaceflight Now

SpaceX tested the limits of its reusable Falcon 9 rocket on Sunday evening when it launches a booster on a record-breaking 16th flight. The Falcon 9 is lifted off from Cape Canaveral at 11:58 p.m. EDT (0358 UTC Monday) carrying a batch of second-generation Starlink satellites.

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News Headlines

  • SpaceX launches 3rd consecutive Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB, uninterrupted by a Cape mission
    October 2, 2025
  • ViaSat-3 F2 satellite arrives in Florida ahead of late October launch
    October 1, 2025
  • Report argues NASA is illegally using President’s Budget Request to circumvent Congress’ budgeting process
    October 1, 2025
  • Axiom Space taps Portuguese physiologist as first ‘Project Astronaut’
    September 30, 2025
  • Ground testing anomaly destroys Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha booster intended for next flight
    September 30, 2025
  • SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB
    September 28, 2025
  • Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser debut mission delayed again, no longer docking to station
    September 26, 2025
  • SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg
    September 25, 2025
  • ULA launches third batch of Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellites from Cape Canaveral
    September 25, 2025
  • SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
    September 25, 2025
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