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  • [ November 6, 2025 ] Issue with Atlas 5 booster liquid oxygen vent valve causes second scrub of ViaSat-3 F2 launch Atlas 5
  • [ November 6, 2025 ] SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB Falcon 9
  • [ November 5, 2025 ] Atlas booster valve issue scrubs launch of ViaSat-3 F2 satellite Atlas 5
  • [ November 5, 2025 ] SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Falcon 9
  • [ November 4, 2025 ] President Trump renominates commercial astronaut Jared Isaacman for NASA administrator News

Articles by Will Robinson-Smith

Falcon 9

SpaceX launches RRT-1 mission from Cape Canaveral

December 13, 2024 Will Robinson-Smith

The payload onboard hasn’t been officially confirmed by a customer or the spacecraft manufacturer. Liftoff from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station happened Monday, Dec. 16, at 7:51 p.m. EST (0051 UTC).

Falcon 9

SpaceX launches 22 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from California

December 12, 2024 Will Robinson-Smith

The launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base came on the heels of leaders from the U.S. Space Force gathering to discuss how to adjust to a rapidly increasing launch cadence for both the Eastern Range and Western Range. Liftoff happened at 1:55 p.m. PST (4:55 p.m. EST, 2155 UTC).

News

Jared Isaacman makes first public remarks since nomination for NASA Administrator

December 12, 2024 Will Robinson-Smith

Isaacman spoke before the Space Force Association’s Spacepower Conference on Wednesday. While not directly addressing the nomination, his comments will become part of the record scrutinized by senators during the confirmation process.

Falcon 9

SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral

December 7, 2024 Will Robinson-Smith

The Starlink 12-5 mission includes 13 satellites featuring Direct to Cell capabilities. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station happened at 12:12 a.m. EST (0512 UTC).

Falcon 9

SpaceX launches latest broadcast satellite for SiriusXM on Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Center

December 5, 2024 Will Robinson-Smith

This was the third satellite launched by SpaceX for the broadcast radio corporation. Liftoff from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center happened at the opening of the 90-minute launch window at 11:10 a.m. EST (1610 UTC).

Falcon 9

SpaceX launches 350th mission using a flight-proven Falcon 9 rocket booster during Starlink mission from California

December 4, 2024 Will Robinson-Smith

The Starlink 9-14 mission launching from Vandenberg Space Force Base is also set to feature the 300th successful SpaceX droneship booster landing. Liftoff from pad 4 East happened at 7:05 p.m. PST (10:05 p.m. EST, 0305 UTC).

Mission Reports

India to launch Eurpope’s Proba-3 spacecraft pair to study the Sun, demonstrate tandem maneuvering in orbit

December 3, 2024 Will Robinson-Smith

The Proba-3 mission is billed by the European Space Agency as “the world’s first precision formation flying machine.” Liftoff from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in India is set for Thursday, Dec. 5, at 4:12 p.m. IST (5:42 a.m. EST, 1042 UTC).

Falcon 9

SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket booster for record 24th time

December 3, 2024 Will Robinson-Smith

The Starlink 6-70 mission will mark the 86th orbital launch from Florida and the 120th SpaceX orbital launch of the year. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station happened at 5:13 a.m. EST (1013 UTC).

Falcon 9

SpaceX launches combination of NRO Starshield and Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 flight

November 29, 2024 Will Robinson-Smith

The mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base was the seventh flight for the NRO in 2024 and included 20 Starlink satellites. Liftoff from pad 4 East occurred at 12:10 a.m. PST (3:10 a.m. EST, 0810 UTC).

Falcon 9

SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral

November 29, 2024 Will Robinson-Smith

The mission is set to be the first of a pair of Falcon 9 launches in the span of just a few hours. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is set for no earlier than 12:00 a.m. EST (0500 UTC) on Nov. 30.

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News Headlines

  • Issue with Atlas 5 booster liquid oxygen vent valve causes second scrub of ViaSat-3 F2 launch
    November 6, 2025
  • SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB
    November 6, 2025
  • Atlas booster valve issue scrubs launch of ViaSat-3 F2 satellite
    November 5, 2025
  • SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
    November 5, 2025
  • President Trump renominates commercial astronaut Jared Isaacman for NASA administrator
    November 4, 2025
  • Commercial space station demo, data center precursor launch on SpaceX Bandwagon-4 mission
    November 1, 2025
  • SpaceX launches 100th Starlink flight of 2025
    October 31, 2025
  • Former NASA Administrators urge space agency to rethink plans for Artemis Moon lander
    October 30, 2025
  • SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
    October 28, 2025
  • Blue Origin details lunar exploration progress amid Artemis 3 contract shakeup
    October 28, 2025
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