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SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral

December 7, 2024 Will Robinson-Smith

The Starlink 12-5 mission includes 13 satellites featuring Direct to Cell capabilities. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station happened at 12:12 a.m. EST (0512 UTC).

SpaceX launches latest broadcast satellite for SiriusXM on Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Center

December 5, 2024 Will Robinson-Smith

This was the third satellite launched by SpaceX for the broadcast radio corporation. Liftoff from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center happened at the opening of the 90-minute launch window at 11:10 a.m. EST (1610 UTC).

SpaceX launches 350th mission using a flight-proven Falcon 9 rocket booster during Starlink mission from California

December 4, 2024 Will Robinson-Smith

The Starlink 9-14 mission launching from Vandenberg Space Force Base is also set to feature the 300th successful SpaceX droneship booster landing. Liftoff from pad 4 East happened at 7:05 p.m. PST (10:05 p.m. EST, 0305 UTC).

Trump nominates Jared Isaacman to serve as next NASA administrator

December 4, 2024 William Harwood

If confirmed, Isaacman, 41, would be the fifth NASA administrator with spaceflight experience, replacing former Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson, who flew into orbit aboard the space shuttle Columbia in early 1986.

SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket booster for record 24th time

December 3, 2024 Will Robinson-Smith

The Starlink 6-70 mission will mark the 86th orbital launch from Florida and the 120th SpaceX orbital launch of the year. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station happened at 5:13 a.m. EST (1013 UTC).

SpaceX launches combination of NRO Starshield and Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 flight

November 29, 2024 Will Robinson-Smith

The mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base was the seventh flight for the NRO in 2024 and included 20 Starlink satellites. Liftoff from pad 4 East occurred at 12:10 a.m. PST (3:10 a.m. EST, 0810 UTC).

SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral

November 29, 2024 Will Robinson-Smith

The mission is set to be the first of a pair of Falcon 9 launches in the span of just a few hours. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is set for no earlier than 12:00 a.m. EST (0500 UTC) on Nov. 30.

SpaceX launches Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Center

November 25, 2024 Will Robinson-Smith

The mission is likely the last for SpaceX before the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday. Liftoff of the Starlink 6-76 mission from pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center happened at 11:41 p.m. EST (0441 UTC on Nov. 27).

SpaceX breaks turnaround record, launching Falcon 9 booster, B1080, twice in less than 2 weeks

November 24, 2024 Will Robinson-Smith

SpaceX’s senior director of satellite engineering said following regulatory approval, the DTC constellation will allow texting at the onset and data usage beginning in 2025. Liftoff of the Starlink 12-1 mission from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is set for 5:02 a.m. EST (1002 UTC).

SpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites on the 400th Falcon 9 rocket

November 24, 2024 Will Robinson-Smith

The Saturday night launch included another batch of 20 Starlink satellites that include Direct to Cell capabilities. The Starlink 9-13 mission lifted off from pad 4E at 9:25 p.m. PST (12:25 a.m. EST, 0525 UTC).