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Articles by Will Robinson-Smith

Mission Reports

Vega-C return to flight launch slips a day to allow for ‘further precautionary checks’

November 28, 2024 Will Robinson-Smith

The launch of the European Commission’s Sentinel-1C satellite is now targeting no earlier than Wednesday, Dec. 4, from the European Spaceport in French Guiana. The next update on launch preparations are set to be published on Friday, Nov. 29.

Falcon 9

SpaceX launches Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Center

November 25, 2024 Will Robinson-Smith

The mission is likely the last for SpaceX before the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday. Liftoff of the Starlink 6-76 mission from pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center happened at 11:41 p.m. EST (0441 UTC on Nov. 27).

Falcon 9

SpaceX breaks turnaround record, launching Falcon 9 booster, B1080, twice in less than 2 weeks

November 24, 2024 Will Robinson-Smith

SpaceX’s senior director of satellite engineering said following regulatory approval, the DTC constellation will allow texting at the onset and data usage beginning in 2025. Liftoff of the Starlink 12-1 mission from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is set for 5:02 a.m. EST (1002 UTC).

Falcon 9

SpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites on the 400th Falcon 9 rocket

November 24, 2024 Will Robinson-Smith

The Saturday night launch included another batch of 20 Starlink satellites that include Direct to Cell capabilities. The Starlink 9-13 mission lifted off from pad 4E at 9:25 p.m. PST (12:25 a.m. EST, 0525 UTC).

Mission Reports

Blue Origin raises its first flight worthy New Glenn into launch position ahead of final testing

November 23, 2024 Will Robinson-Smith

Blue Origin aims to launch its first mission before the end of 2024. It will carry the company’s Blue Ring technology as its primary payload.

Falcon 9

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

November 21, 2024 Will Robinson-Smith

The Starlink 6-66 mission comes near the end of a week during which SpaceX launched three Falcon 9 rockets in less than 20 hours and a Starship rocket. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is set for 11:07 a.m. EST (1607 UTC).

Mission Reports

Launch preview: SpaceX to launch Starship Flight 6 test mission from Starbase in southern Texas

November 19, 2024 Will Robinson-Smith

The mission is likely to be the fourth and final Starship flight before the end of 2024. Liftoff from Pad 1 at Starbase at Boca Chica Beach, Texas, is set for 4 p.m. CST (5 p.m. EST, 2200 UTC).

Falcon 9

SpaceX launches India’s GSAT-N2 satellite on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral

November 18, 2024 Will Robinson-Smith

The satellite is designed to enhance broadband communications in India, both on the ground and during air travel. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station happened at 1:31 p.m. EST (1831 UTC).

Falcon 9

SpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from California

November 18, 2024 Will Robinson-Smith

The launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base included 13 Starlink satellites that include Direct to Cell capabilities. Liftoff from pad 4E happened at 9:53 p.m. PST (12:53 a.m. EST, 0553 UTC).

Falcon 9

SpaceX launches mystery ‘Optus-X’ on Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Center

November 17, 2024 Will Robinson-Smith

The launch has been shrouded in secrecy and is being referred as the “TD7 mission” by SpaceX. Liftoff from Launch Complex 39A happened Sunday, Nov. 17, at 5:28 p.m. EST (2228 UTC).

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News Headlines

  • NASA outlines nearly $1 billion investment into initial Moon Base missions
    May 27, 2026
  • Preview: NASA updates progress towards established a Moon Base, Artemis 3 mission
    May 26, 2026
  • SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB
    May 26, 2026
  • SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites on Memorial Day
    May 24, 2026
  • Musk praises “epic” Super Heavy-Starship launch
    May 23, 2026
  • Launch preview: SpaceX tries again for first launch of its Starship Version 3 rocket
    May 21, 2026
  • SpaceX’s sunrise Starlink launch adds 29 satellites to low Earth orbit megaconstellation
    May 20, 2026
  • SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket launch from Vandenberg SFB
    May 20, 2026
  • NASA, SpaceX launch Dragon mission with 6,500 pounds of science and supplies to the space station
    May 15, 2026
  • ULA confirms successful solid rocket booster test as Vulcan anomaly investigation continues
    May 14, 2026
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