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Gilmour Space touts permit for launch of Australia’s first orbital-class rocket
The Eris rocket was first vertically raised at the Bowen Orbital Spaceport in Australia on April 4, 2024. A specific launch date for Eris TestFlight 1 hasn’t been announced, but is anticipated between “early December or mid-January,” per Gilmour Space.
As it happened: SpaceX’s Cargo Dragon docks with the International Space Station
SpaceX's Cargo Dragon spacecraft docked to the International Space Station to begin a one-month stay at the orbiting outpost. Dragon launched atop a Falcon 9 rocket from NASA's Kennedy Space Center at 9:29 p.m. EST (0229 UTC) for the Commercial Resupply Services 31 (CRS-31) mission.
VideoSpaceX launches 400th Falcon rocket on 31st cargo resupply mission to the space station for NASA
A Cargo Dragon spacecraft launched to begin its fifth journey to the International Space Station, carrying with it more than 6,000 pounds of science and supplies. Liftoff happened at 9:29 p.m. EST Monday (0229 UTC Tuesday).
VideoHelium issue on Falcon 9 booster scrubs Starlink 6-77 mission at Cape Canaveral
Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station was set for 4:57 p.m. EST (2157 UTC) Sunday before the mission was scrubbed. SpaceX has not announce a new launch date or time for the mission.
VideoULA’s Vulcan rocket in “final phase” of certification, awaiting first national security launch date
Vulcan completed the second of two planned certification mission on Oct. 4. ULA began stacking the rocket for the USSF-106 mission on Oct. 21.
VideoStarship booster catch brings NASA, SpaceX closer to Artemis 3 Moon landing
As a milestone for NASA’s Human Landing System program, SpaceX is working towards an on-orbit propellant transfer demonstration campaign, beginning in spring 2025. The Artemis 3 Moon landing is targeting touchdown in Fall 2026.
VideoSpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
The second Falcon 9 launch of the day was the 71st dedicated Starlink mission of 2024. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station happened at 5:10 p.m. EDT (2110 UTC).
VideoChina taikonaut trio arrives at the Tiangong space station
The launch features two crew members who are making their first trip to space. Liftoff happened at 4:27 a.m. BJT on Oct. 30 (4:27 p.m. EDT, 2027 UTC on Oct. 29).
VideoSpaceX closes in on Direct to Cell Starlink constellation completion
The launch added another 13 satellites featuring Direct to Cell capabilities to SpaceX’s growing constellation. Liftoff happened at 5:07 a.m. PDT (8:07 a.m. EDT, 1207 UTC)
VideoSpaceX launches Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
The SpaceX Falcon 9 lifted off from Cape Canaveral at 5:47 p.m. EDT (2147 UTC) on Saturday, Oct. 26, breaking the record for the most number of launches from Florida's Space Coast in a calendar year.