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SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch Creates Visual Phenomenon Over Florida
SpaceX launched the CRS-35 mission to the International Space Station, creating a notable atmospheric visual effect known as a space jellyfish.
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NASA Prepares Artemis III Hardware for Pad Testing
NASA is preparing the Artemis III short stack for a tanking test and crew rehearsal at Launch Pad 39B, following the completion of booster stacking and engine installation.
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SpaceX Prepares for Upcoming CRS-35 Cargo Mission
SpaceX is preparing for the CRS-35 cargo mission to the ISS, with the Falcon 9 rocket currently positioned at the SLC-40 launch complex in Florida.
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Blue Origin Targets Year-End Launch Resumption and Confirms Crew Vehicle Development
Blue Origin is accelerating the reconstruction of Launch Complex-36 to resume New Glenn flights by year-end while confirming development of a new orbital crew vehicle.
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ESA Moves Toward Independent Orbital Infrastructure
The European Space Agency is developing plans for an independent orbital station and expanding its launch capabilities to reduce reliance on international partners by 2030.
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SpaceX Completes 14th Successful Falcon Heavy Mission
SpaceX has completed its 14th successful Falcon Heavy mission, delivering a payload for the US National Reconnaissance Office from the Kennedy Space Center.
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SpaceX Prepares Falcon Heavy for Classified NROL-97 Mission
SpaceX is set to launch the classified NROL-97 payload for the National Reconnaissance Office using a Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center on October 1.
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SpaceX Transporter-18 Mission to Deploy 130 Payloads
SpaceX is launching the Transporter-18 mission from Vandenberg, carrying 130 payloads including AI prototypes and pharmaceutical labs.
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SpaceX Completes 14th Starship Mission With First Operational Payload
SpaceX has completed the 14th Starship mission, successfully deploying 26 Starlink V3 satellites into orbit during the first morning launch in two years.
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SpaceX Prepares Falcon Heavy for Classified NROL-97 Mission
SpaceX has moved the Falcon Heavy rocket to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center for the classified NROL-97 mission scheduled for October 1, 2026.
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SpaceX Schedules Four Orbital Missions for the Week
SpaceX is preparing for four orbital launches this week, including the Crew-13 mission to the ISS, a classified Falcon Heavy flight, and two rideshare missions from Vandenberg.
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NASA Expands Launch Provider List With Blue Origin's New Glenn
NASA has expanded its Launch Services II contract by adding the Blue Origin New Glenn 9x4 vehicle to its list of available launch options.
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SpaceX Prepares for Inaugural Orbital Starship Flight
SpaceX is set to conduct the first orbital flight of its Starship-Super Heavy rocket on September 28, carrying 26 Starlink V3 satellites.
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SaxaVord Abandons Shared Launch Infrastructure Plans
SaxaVord Spaceport has abandoned plans for a shared launch rail, requiring HyImpulse to deploy its own infrastructure for the upcoming second flight of the SR75 rocket.
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Avio Completes Second Vega C Mission of 2026
Avio has completed its second Vega C mission of 2026, successfully deploying the Sentinel-3C and FLEX satellites into orbit from the Guiana Space Centre.
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