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Blue Origin Successfully Launches 35th New Shepard Mission After Prolonged Delay
Blue Origin’s NS-35 mission carried over 40 scientific and student experiments beyond the Kármán Line, showcasing reusable rocket technology. The uncrewed flight ended the operational career of the RSS H.G. Wells capsule, highlighting Blue Origin’s dedication to research and education in space.
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SpaceX Starship Aces 10th Flight, Takes Major Step Toward Reusability
SpaceX’s Starship rocket has scored a landmark success on its 10th test flight. On Aug. 26, 2025, the 400-foot booster launched flawlessly, completed hot-stage separation, and deployed eight dummy Starlink satellites — its first-ever payload. The upper stage then re-entered Earth’s atmosphere, surviving long enough to reignite an engine and s...
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Rocket Lab Launches Five Classified Satellites on 70th Electron Mission
Rocket Lab reached a key milestone with its 70th Electron rocket launch, successfully sending five secret satellites into orbit on Aug. 23, 2025. The mission, called “Live, Laugh, Launch,” lifted off from New Zealand and ended its live stream early at the request of the undisclosed customer. Rocket Lab now looks ahead to the debut of its larger...
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Blue Origin’s NS-34 Mission Successfully Carries Global Crew
Blue Origin’s 14th crewed spaceflight, NS-34, lifted off from West Texas on August 3, 2025. This symbolic flight marked the long-postponed space journey of Justin Sun, crypto billionaire and founder of Tron. Joined by adventurers and professionals from different corners of the world, including India and Puerto Rico, the mission highlighted global...
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SpaceX Launches 28 Starlink Satellites as Booster B1069 Flies for 26th Time
SpaceX successfully launched 28 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit on July 30, 2025, from Cape Canaveral. The Starlink 10-29 mission lifted off at 11:37 p.m. EDT aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, marking the 96th launch of the year for SpaceX. After payload separation, the rocket’s first stage, booster B1069, landed flawlessly on the drones...
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Explained: How Elon Musk's SpaceX Rocket Diplomacy Backfired In Bahamas
The SpaceX rocket landing deal, unlocking a more efficient path to space for SpaceX's reusable Falcon 9, was signed in February last year by Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper.
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Rocket Lab Launches ‘Get the Hawk Outta Here’ Mission with Four Satellites from New Zealand
Rocket Lab launched four satellites for Hawkeye 360 from New Zealand on June 27 aboard its Electron rocket. The mission deployed radio-frequency monitoring satellites and a tech demo into polar orbit, supporting strategic intelligence operations. It marks the company’s 67th launch and ninth of 2025, with several more missions slated before year-e...
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SpaceX's Falcon 9: All About Rocket Taking Shubhanshu Shukla To Space
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is set to lift off today aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket as part of the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4).
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SpaceX's Rocket Explosion Raises Safety Concerns Ahead Of Axiom-4 Mission
Elon Musk's commercial space flight company SpaceX suffered a major setback after its latest reusable rocket that was under development, the massive Starship, exploded on the launch pad, causing a huge fireball.
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Honda Succeeds In Reusable Rocket Test, Aims At 2029 For Spaceflight
Honda R&D, the research arm of Japan's second-biggest carmaker, successfully landed its 6.3-metre (20.6-foot) experimental reusable launch vehicle after reaching an altitude of 271 metres (889 feet) at its test facility in Taiki.
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SpaceX Launches 26 Starlink Satellites from California to Expand Low Earth Orbit Internet Network
SpaceX launched 26 Starlink satellites from California on June 16, advancing its global broadband expansion. The Falcon 9 rocket successfully delivered the payload to low Earth orbit, and its booster completed a third landing on a Pacific droneship. The mission supports Starlink’s growing constellation, which now includes over 7,760 active satell...
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SpaceX Launches 27 Starlink Satellites from California Using Veteran Falcon 9 Booster
SpaceX launched 27 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit on June 4 using a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The mission marked booster B1063’s 26th successful flight and a key milestone in SpaceX’s reusability efforts. The satellites will soon join the Starlink constellation, which comprises over 7,600 active i...
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SpaceX Starship Flight 9 Reuses Booster, Gathers Key Data Despite Loss
SpaceX launched its ninth Starship test flight on May 27, showcasing bold advancements including the first reuse of a Super Heavy booster. Although both rocket stages were lost before completing all mission goals, the test delivered valuable data on reusability, aerodynamic control, and thermal protection. The upper stage reached space and attempte...
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SpaceX Aims to Break Launch Record With 170 Orbital Liftoffs Planned for 2025
SpaceX plans to launch 170 orbital missions in 2025, a new record that underscores the firm’s operational dominance. Anne Mason confirmed the ambitious target, citing reusable rockets and a growing Starlink network. The company must increase its daily rate slightly to meet the goal, excluding suborbital Starship tests aimed at Mars readiness.
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SpaceX Cleared for Starship Flight 9 Launch After FAA Safety Review
The FAA has given SpaceX the green light to launch Starship Flight 9 following a full safety review of the March 6 Flight 8 anomaly. The upcoming launch is set for no earlier than May 27 at 7:30 p.m. EDT from Starbase, Texas. Notably, SpaceX will reuse the Super Heavy booster from Flight 7. Due to debris from earlier missions, the FAA has expanded ...
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Blue Origin Successfully Launches 35th New Shepard Mission After Prolonged Delay
Blue Origin’s NS-35 mission carried over 40 scientific and student experiments beyond the Kármán Line, showcasing reusable rocket technology. The uncrewed flight ended the operational career of the RSS H.G. Wells capsule, highlighting Blue Origin’s dedication to research and education in space.
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SpaceX Starship Aces 10th Flight, Takes Major Step Toward Reusability
SpaceX’s Starship rocket has scored a landmark success on its 10th test flight. On Aug. 26, 2025, the 400-foot booster launched flawlessly, completed hot-stage separation, and deployed eight dummy Starlink satellites — its first-ever payload. The upper stage then re-entered Earth’s atmosphere, surviving long enough to reignite an engine and s...
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Rocket Lab Launches Five Classified Satellites on 70th Electron Mission
Rocket Lab reached a key milestone with its 70th Electron rocket launch, successfully sending five secret satellites into orbit on Aug. 23, 2025. The mission, called “Live, Laugh, Launch,” lifted off from New Zealand and ended its live stream early at the request of the undisclosed customer. Rocket Lab now looks ahead to the debut of its larger...
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Blue Origin’s NS-34 Mission Successfully Carries Global Crew
Blue Origin’s 14th crewed spaceflight, NS-34, lifted off from West Texas on August 3, 2025. This symbolic flight marked the long-postponed space journey of Justin Sun, crypto billionaire and founder of Tron. Joined by adventurers and professionals from different corners of the world, including India and Puerto Rico, the mission highlighted global...
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SpaceX Launches 28 Starlink Satellites as Booster B1069 Flies for 26th Time
SpaceX successfully launched 28 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit on July 30, 2025, from Cape Canaveral. The Starlink 10-29 mission lifted off at 11:37 p.m. EDT aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, marking the 96th launch of the year for SpaceX. After payload separation, the rocket’s first stage, booster B1069, landed flawlessly on the drones...
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Explained: How Elon Musk's SpaceX Rocket Diplomacy Backfired In Bahamas
The SpaceX rocket landing deal, unlocking a more efficient path to space for SpaceX's reusable Falcon 9, was signed in February last year by Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper.
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Rocket Lab Launches ‘Get the Hawk Outta Here’ Mission with Four Satellites from New Zealand
Rocket Lab launched four satellites for Hawkeye 360 from New Zealand on June 27 aboard its Electron rocket. The mission deployed radio-frequency monitoring satellites and a tech demo into polar orbit, supporting strategic intelligence operations. It marks the company’s 67th launch and ninth of 2025, with several more missions slated before year-e...
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SpaceX's Falcon 9: All About Rocket Taking Shubhanshu Shukla To Space
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is set to lift off today aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket as part of the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4).
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SpaceX's Rocket Explosion Raises Safety Concerns Ahead Of Axiom-4 Mission
Elon Musk's commercial space flight company SpaceX suffered a major setback after its latest reusable rocket that was under development, the massive Starship, exploded on the launch pad, causing a huge fireball.
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Honda Succeeds In Reusable Rocket Test, Aims At 2029 For Spaceflight
Honda R&D, the research arm of Japan's second-biggest carmaker, successfully landed its 6.3-metre (20.6-foot) experimental reusable launch vehicle after reaching an altitude of 271 metres (889 feet) at its test facility in Taiki.
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SpaceX Launches 26 Starlink Satellites from California to Expand Low Earth Orbit Internet Network
SpaceX launched 26 Starlink satellites from California on June 16, advancing its global broadband expansion. The Falcon 9 rocket successfully delivered the payload to low Earth orbit, and its booster completed a third landing on a Pacific droneship. The mission supports Starlink’s growing constellation, which now includes over 7,760 active satell...
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SpaceX Launches 27 Starlink Satellites from California Using Veteran Falcon 9 Booster
SpaceX launched 27 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit on June 4 using a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The mission marked booster B1063’s 26th successful flight and a key milestone in SpaceX’s reusability efforts. The satellites will soon join the Starlink constellation, which comprises over 7,600 active i...
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SpaceX Starship Flight 9 Reuses Booster, Gathers Key Data Despite Loss
SpaceX launched its ninth Starship test flight on May 27, showcasing bold advancements including the first reuse of a Super Heavy booster. Although both rocket stages were lost before completing all mission goals, the test delivered valuable data on reusability, aerodynamic control, and thermal protection. The upper stage reached space and attempte...
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SpaceX Aims to Break Launch Record With 170 Orbital Liftoffs Planned for 2025
SpaceX plans to launch 170 orbital missions in 2025, a new record that underscores the firm’s operational dominance. Anne Mason confirmed the ambitious target, citing reusable rockets and a growing Starlink network. The company must increase its daily rate slightly to meet the goal, excluding suborbital Starship tests aimed at Mars readiness.
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SpaceX Cleared for Starship Flight 9 Launch After FAA Safety Review
The FAA has given SpaceX the green light to launch Starship Flight 9 following a full safety review of the March 6 Flight 8 anomaly. The upcoming launch is set for no earlier than May 27 at 7:30 p.m. EDT from Starbase, Texas. Notably, SpaceX will reuse the Super Heavy booster from Flight 7. Due to debris from earlier missions, the FAA has expanded ...
