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VideoSpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
The Starlink 8-19 mission came at the end of the week kicked off by the launch of SpaceX's Starship rocket, a Falcon Heavy rocket and two other Falcon 9 rockets. Liftoff happened at 7:31 p.m. EDT (2331 UTC) on Friday, Oct. 18.
VideoSpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB
The mission was the second Falcon 9 launch of the day for SpaceX. Liftoff occurred at 1:21 a.m. PDT (4:21 a.m. EDT, 0821 UTC) from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base.
VideoSpaceX notches 100th launch of 2024 with Starlink mission on Falcon 9 rocket
The mission also broke SpaceX's record number of orbital launches achieved in 2023. Liftoff happened at 2:10 a.m. EDT (0610 UTC) from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
VideoSpaceX launches $5.2 billion NASA mission to Jupiter’s ocean moon, Europa
The mission featured the launch of NASA’s largest spacecraft bound on a planetary mission. Liftoff from Launch Complex 39A happened 12:06 p.m. EDT (1606 UTC).
VideoLive coverage: SpaceX to attempt first booster catch during the Starship Flight 5 mission
The launch continues SpaceX’s advancement of the rocket, which is key not only to its ambitions, but also to NASA’s Artemis program. Liftoff from Starbase is set for 7 a.m. CDT (1200 UTC), the start of a 30-minute launch window.
VideoESA’s Hera spacecraft launches on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket as Hurricane Milton takes aim at Florida
The mission is a follow-on from NASA’s planetary defense mission, DART, which succeeded in changing the orbit of an asteroid around its larger neighbor. Liftoff happened at 10:52 a.m. EDT (1452 UTC).
VideoSpaceX launches two to space station, giving Starliner astronauts a ride home in February
SpaceX launched a reduced two-man crew on a flight to the International Space Station Saturday, along with supplies and a pair of empty seats for two Starliner astronauts waiting to hitch a ride home in February after an unexpected eight-and-a-half-month stay in orbit.
VideoNASA, SpaceX conduct prelaunch activities as Tropical Storm delays Crew-9 mission
NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexandr Gorbunov walked through a launch day simulation as NASA and SpaceX prepared to conduct a static fire test of the Falcon 9 rocket. Ignition happened at 10:05 p.m. EDT (0205 UTC).
VideoSpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base
The launch came as SpaceX and NASA was also busy preparing fore the next crewed flight the International Space Station. Liftoff happened at 9:01 p.m. PDT (12:01 a.m. EDT, 0401 UTC).
VideoTwo-member SpaceX Crew-9 prepares for late week Dragon launch
NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexandr Gorbunov arrived in Florida on Saturday afternoon ahead of their final launch preparations. A flight readiness review occurred on Monday, Sept. 23.