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U.S. Space Force, Lockheed Martin launch newest GPS satellite on SpaceX Falcon rocket

May 30, 2025 Will Robinson-Smith

The mission represented a short turnaround time for a national security mission, launching just three months after getting the call up from the government. Liftoff occurred at 1:37 p.m. EDT (1737 UTC).

SpaceX launches 27 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center

May 28, 2025 Will Robinson-Smith

The Starlink 10-32 mission saw a Falcon 9 rocket fly in a north-easterly trajectory after launching from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. SpaceX launched the mission at 9:30 a.m. EDT (1330 UTC).

SpaceX launches first flight-proven Super Heavy booster, loses control of Starship mid-flight

May 28, 2025 Will Robinson-Smith

The mission saw the Block 2 version of the upper stage get further than the previous two flights, but the rocket succumbed to leaks that caused a loss of attitude control.

Launch preview: SpaceX to launch its Starship-Super Heavy rocket on its 9th test flight

May 26, 2025 Will Robinson-Smith

The launch will be preceded by a company talk from Elon Musk, discussing SpaceX’s plans for developing the rocket for Mars exploration. Launch teams are targeting a liftoff from Pad A at Starbase, Texas, on Tuesday, May 27, at 6:30 p.m. CDT (7:30 p.m. EDT, 2330 UTC).

SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites to polar orbit from California

May 26, 2025 Will Robinson-Smith

The mission was SpaceX’s 480th Falcon 9 rocket launch to date. Launch teams completed the liftoff from Space Launch Complex 4 East at 9:57 a.m. PDT (12:57 p.m. EDT, 1657 UTC).

SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites on Memorial Day weekend Falcon 9 flight

May 24, 2025 Will Robinson-Smith

The Starlink 12-22 mission was the 45 Starlink mission of the year. SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on May 24 at 1:19 p.m. EDT (1719 UTC).

FAA clears SpaceX to launch its 9th Starship super heavy rocket, while Flight 8 mishap investigation continues

May 23, 2025 Will Robinson-Smith

A series of aviation and marine warnings suggest the launch could be as soon as Tuesday, May 27, following the Memorial Day holiday, which was confirmed by SpaceX on Friday.

SpaceX completes 450th Falcon booster landing during Friday Starlink mission

May 23, 2025 Will Robinson-Smith

The touchdown of booster 1075 marked SpaceX’s 450th Falcon booster landing. Liftoff from pad 4 East happened at 3:32 p.m. PDT (6:32 p.m. EDT, 2232 UTC).

SpaceX scrubs Monday night Falcon 9 launch minutes before liftoff

May 19, 2025 Will Robinson-Smith

The Starlink 12-15 mission is SpaceX’s 60th Falcon 9 launch of 2025. Liftoff from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is targeting no earlier than Tuesday, May 20.

Department of the Air Force issues draft documents for new SpaceX launch site at Vandenberg Space Force Base

May 19, 2025 Will Robinson-Smith

The proposal would allow SpaceX to take over Space Launch Complex 6, United Launch Alliance’s former Delta 4 launch site, and convert it for use to launch both Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets.