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SpaceX finally launches Starlink Group 9-10 of 20 smallsats including 13 Direct to Cell — now four launches from DTC goal

On Friday, November 8 at 10:14 p.m. PT, after a two-day delay, Falcon 9 launched 20 Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities, to low-Earth orbit from Space […]

Japan Strengthens Military Communication Capabilities with Launch of Kirameki 3 Satellite Aboard H3 Rocket

On November 4, 2024, Japan took a significant step in enhancing its military communication capabilities by successfully launching a defense communication satellite aboard the H3 rocket from the Tanegashima Space […]

SpaceX orders “Hold, hold, hold” at two minutes left and scrubs Starlink Group 6-77 due to helium leak

All ready to launch SpaceX’s Starlink Group 6-77 of 23 smallsats on Sunday, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, when the call came to scrub with […]

SpaceX’s first Wednesday launch of Starlink Group 9-9 smallsats including 13 Direct to Cell from California, second launch The Cape

A super foggy California Pacific Ocean morning at Vandenberg as Space X has another launch. On Wednesday, October 30 at 5:07 a.m. PT, Falcon 9 launched 20 Starlink satellites, including […]

SpaceX moves Starlink Group 9-9 smallsats launch to Wednesday

SpaceX is targeting Wednesday, October 30 for a Falcon 9 launch of 20 Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities, to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 […]

Blue Origin could cite ‘don’t mess with Texas’ as NS-27 finally launched from Corn Ranch

Today, Blue Origin’s 27th mission debuted the second human-rated vehicle for the New Shepard program, enabling expanded flight capacity to better meet growing customer demand.  “We look forward to welcoming crew […]