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SpaceX launches SpainSat New Generation 1 satellite on Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Center

January 29, 2025 Will Robinson-Smith

The SNG 1 satellite is designed to provide protected communications capabilities to Spain and its allies during its 15-year operating life. Liftoff from pad 39A happened at 8:34 p.m. EST (0134 UTC), the opening of a two-hour window.

SpaceX launches 21 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral

January 27, 2025 Will Robinson-Smith

The mission will bring SpaceX close to having 7,000 Starlink satellites in low Earth orbit. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is set for 5:05 p.m. EST (2205 UTC).

SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from California

January 24, 2025 Will Robinson-Smith

The Starlink 11-6 mission was the fourth launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base so far in 2025. Liftoff from pad 4 East happened at 6:07 a.m. PST (9:07 a.m. EST, 1407 UTC).

SpaceX launches 21 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Center

January 21, 2025 Will Robinson-Smith

The mission is the first that will populate the 13th group of Starlink satellites in SpaceX’s megaconstellation. Liftoff from pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center happened at 12:24 a.m. EST (0524 UTC).

SpaceX completes 400th Falcon booster landing on mission featuring 27 Starlink satellites

January 18, 2025 Will Robinson-Smith

The mission will feature the most Starlink V2 Mini satellites launched on one mission. Liftoff from pad 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base is set for Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 7:45 a.m. PST (10:45 p.m. EST, 1545 UTC).

American, Japanese robotic landers share rocket launch to the Moon

January 15, 2025 Will Robinson-Smith

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander will deploy first and is designated as the primary payload and ispace’s Resilience lander will follow about 30 minutes after. Liftoff from pad 39A happened at 1:11 a.m. EST (0611 UTC).

SpaceX launches 131 spacecraft on Transporter-12 Falcon 9 rideshare mission from California

January 14, 2025 Will Robinson-Smith

The mission features orbital transfer vehicles that are carrying 30 of the payloads with 14 being deployed after the initial mission launch. Liftoff from pad 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base happened at 10:49 a.m. PST (1:49 p.m. EST, 1849 UTC).

SpaceX launches 21 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral

January 13, 2025 Will Robinson-Smith

The mission comes as SpaceX is preparing for a week that includes a rideshare flight; a dual-manifest, Moon bound missions; and Starship Flight 7. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is set for 11:47 a.m. EST (1647 UTC).

SpaceX launches, lands first stage booster for record-setting 25th time during Starlink flight

January 10, 2025 Will Robinson-Smith

The launch includes 13 Starlink V2 Mini satellites that have Direct to Cell capabilities. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station happened at 2:11 p.m. EST (1911 UTC).

SpaceX launches Starshield satellites for the NRO on Falcon 9 rocket from California

January 9, 2025 Will Robinson-Smith

The launch was the first of about half a dozen missions planned to expand the National Reconnaissance Office’s proliferated architecture satellite constellation. Liftoff from pad 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base happened at 7:53 p.m. PST (10:53 p.m. EST, 0353 UTC).