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While launch activities have temporarily halted as SpaceX transitions to the Block 3 version of its Starship, the company is actively preparing for a robust launch schedule from its base at Starbase in Texas and its facilities on the East Coast. In Florida, the Starship will be launched from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) and Space […]

The Crew-11 mission has successfully returned to Earth, marking the end of its journey aboard the International Space Station as the Crew Dragon Endeavour splashed down in the Pacific Ocean at 12:40 AM PST on January 15. The crew, which included two NASA astronauts, one astronaut from Japan, and one Russian cosmonaut, was initially scheduled […]

This week promises a busy schedule for orbital launches, featuring eight attempts predominantly led by SpaceX and various missions from China. SpaceX is planning to deploy two groups of Starlink satellites into the expanding constellation, alongside a mission for the National Reconnaissance Office, which will enhance its satellite capabilities. In parallel, China is set for […]

SpaceX achieved a significant milestone with the successful launch of its first rideshare mission of 2026 from Space Launch Complex-4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base on January 11. Dubbed the Twilight mission, this launch marks an inaugural venture for SpaceX, diverging from its traditional Transporter and Bandwagon series. The mission lifted off at 5:44 AM […]

SpaceX is ramping up its production efforts for the next iteration of its Starship vehicles at the Starfactory facility located in Starbase, Texas. Currently, the company is working on various phases of assembly for vessels, including up to Ship 48. The spotlight now shifts to the initial two Block 3 vehicles, which are expected to […]

SpaceX is set to dominate the upcoming launch week with three missions on its schedule, continuing its strong start to the year as the provider for the first five launches of 2026. In addition to two flights that expand its Starlink constellation, SpaceX will facilitate a rideshare mission that will include a NASA exoplanet observation […]

SpaceX’s Starship program experienced a pivotal year in 2025, completing five full-stack test flights, though only two achieved successful landing outcomes. The company also made significant advancements in establishing its infrastructure, including the construction of Giga Bays in Texas and Florida, as well as progress on launch pads at Cape Canaveral. At the Starbase facility […]

SpaceX is making strides in its Starship program with the successful testing of a specialized transport barge designed to ferry enormous Starship vehicles from its Starbase facility in Texas to launch sites along Florida’s Space Coast. The barge, identified as the Marmac 31, was confirmed by Kiko Dontchev, SpaceX’s Vice President of Launch, after being […]

As the transition from 2025 to 2026 approaches, the global launch schedule is slowing down, with just four launches lined up for the coming week. Among these, two are Chinese missions and two stem from SpaceX’s Falcon 9, aimed at deploying the CSG-3 satellite and a batch of Starlink satellites. On December 30, a Chang […]

SpaceX is making significant strides in the assembly of its Super Heavy Booster 19 at the Starbase facility, with plans to have the stacking completed by the end of December. This effort aims to mitigate any setbacks to the upcoming orbital flight test program, especially following the issues encountered with Booster 18 last month. In […]