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October 5, 2026

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[ October 4, 2026 ] SpaceX scrubs launch attempt for 21 data transport satellites for the Space Development Agency Falcon 9
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[ October 1, 2026 ] Fresh crew takes off for six-month stay aboard space station Falcon 9
[ October 1, 2026 ] Launch preview: NASA, SpaceX launch next crewed mission to the International Space Station Falcon 9
[ September 29, 2026 ] NASA plans unpiloted Starliner test flight at end of year News

SpaceX launches 50th Starlink mission of 2026

May 30, 2026 Will Robinson-Smith

The Starlink 17-41 mission was SpaceX’s 10th and final launch of May. Liftoff of the Falcon 9 rocket from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base happened at 8:25 a.m. PDT (11:25 a.m. EDT / 1525 UTC).

SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral

May 29, 2026 Will Robinson-Smith

The Starlink 10-53 mission was the 49th mission dedicated to flying SpaceX’s broadband internet satellites to low Earth orbit in 2026. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station 8:57 a.m. EDT (1257 UTC).

SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB

May 26, 2026 Will Robinson-Smith

The Starlink 17-37 mission flew on the 60th Falcon 9 rocket launched in 2026. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base happened at 7:50 a.m. PDT (10:50 a.m. EDT / 1450 UTC).

SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites on Memorial Day

May 24, 2026 Will Robinson-Smith

The mission was SpaceX’s 60th orbital flight of the year, including one Falcon Heavy launch and 59 Falcon 9 flights. Liftoff of the Starlink 10-47 mission from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station happened at 7:48 a.m. EDT (1148 UTC).

SpaceX’s sunrise Starlink launch adds 29 satellites to low Earth orbit megaconstellation

May 20, 2026 Will Robinson-Smith

The Starlink 10-31 mission was the 58th Falcon 9 launch so far in 2026. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station happened at 6:04 a.m. EDT (1004 UTC).

SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket launch from Vandenberg SFB

May 20, 2026 Will Robinson-Smith

SpaceX’s 45th Starlink mission of the year saw the company add another 24 broadband internet satellites into low Earth orbit. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base happened at 7:46 p.m. PDT (10:46 p.m. EDT / 0246 UTC).

NASA, SpaceX launch Dragon mission with 6,500 pounds of science and supplies to the space station

May 15, 2026 Spaceflight Now

Liftoff of the resupply mission, atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. EDT (2205 UTC). The Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of science and supplies for the space station.

For a second time, poor weather scrubs Cargo Dragon mission launch to the space station

May 12, 2026 Will Robinson-Smith

SpaceX’s 34th mission as part of the Commercial Resupply Services 2 contract with NASA will deliver 6,500 pounds of science and supplies to the International Space Station. Liftoff of the Falcon 9 rocket from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled for Friday, May 15, at 6:05 p.m. EDT (2205 UTC).

SpaceX launches intelligence-gathering satellites for the National Reconnaissance Office

May 11, 2026 Will Robinson-Smith

The NROL-72 mission was the 13th to date supporting what the NRO calls its “proliferated architecture” satellite constellation. Liftoff of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base happened at 7:13:50 p.m. PDT (10:13:50 p.m. EDT / 0213:50 UTC).

SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB

May 5, 2026 Will Robinson-Smith

The Starlink 17-29 mission was the 44th dedicated flight supporting the broadband internet constellation so far in 2026. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base happened at 8:59:19 p.m. PDT (11:59:19 p.m. EDT / 0359:19 UTC).