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VideoSpaceX launches 26 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB
The Falcon 9 rocket flew in a south-easterly trajectory once its lifts off from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base. The mission launched at 6:15 p.m. PDT (9:15 p.m. EDT, 0115 UTC).
VideoSpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites using Falcon booster making a record 28th flight
The Starlink 6-83 mission will also mark SpaceX’s 100th Falcon 9 launch from Launch Complex 39A. Liftoff is targeted for Tuesday, May 13, at 1:02 a.m. EDT (0502 UTC).
Rocket Lab to debut point-to-point cargo transportation capability on 2026 Air Force mission
Rocket Lab is working towards the debut of its medium-lift reusable Neutron rocket in the second half of 2025. The company didn’t announce whether the rocket used on this mission would carry a payload onboard.
VideoSpaceX launches 900th Starlink satellite of 2025 during Saturday morning flight
The Starlink 6-91 mission was the 38th mission featuring Starlink V2 Mini satellites in 2025. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station happened on Saturday, May 10 at 2:28 am EDT (0628 UTC).
VideoSpaceX launches 26 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg
The mission launched after a six-day delay. Liftoff of the Starlink 15-3 mission from pad 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base happened at 5:19 p.m. PDT (8:19 p.m. EDT, 0019 UTC).
VideoWhite House taps former Air Force colonel for NASA Deputy Administrator role
President Donald Trump sent the nomination of Matthew Anderson to the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation on May 6, but it was announced by the Space Force Association where Anderson serves as the Chief Growth Officer.
VideoVast to complete Haven-1 primary structure in July 2025, ahead of target May 2026 launch date
Vast CEO said the company’s next big announcement will be revealing the crew who will be the first to fly on their commercial space station. The timing of that reveal has not been made public.
VideoSpaceX launch 28 Starlink satellites on 470th Falcon 9 rocket launch
The mission will be SpaceX’s 470th Falcon 9 rocket launch to date. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is targeted at 9:17 p.m. EDT (0117 UTC).
VideoSpaceX launches largest batch of Starlink V2 Mini satellites to date
The ability to launch 29 Starlink V2 Mini satellites comes from a shift by SpaceX to an “optimized” version of the spacecraft introduced in 2024. Liftoff from pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center is targeting 4:54 a.m. EDT (0854 UTC).
SpaceX puts Vandenberg launch on hold
SpaceX decided to scrub a launch attempt on Saturday, May 3 and then postponed the launch with new launch date announced.