SpaceX & Nasa, Space News
SpaceX is launching a new batch of satellites from California today (Jan. 14). A Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to carry 131 payloads into orbit on the Transporter 12 mission, with a launch window opening at 1:49 p.m. EST (1849 GMT; 10:49 a.m. local time in California) from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Although 131 payloads … Read more
On Wednesday, January 15, SpaceX is set to launch two private moon landers in a historic mission that will help pave the way for future lunar exploration. The two landers, Blue Ghost and Resilience, will be launched aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 1:11 a.m. EST (0611 GMT). … Read more
The prospect of SpaceX successfully completing its Mars mission represents one of the most ambitious undertakings in human history. Spearheaded by Elon Musk, SpaceX has set its sights on making humanity a multiplanetary species by establishing a sustainable settlement on the Red Planet. While success is far from guaranteed, the combination of technological innovation, strategic … Read more
SpaceX has once again demonstrated its industry-leading prowess in space exploration and satellite deployment with its latest Starlink launch. On the morning of January 13, 2025, a Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at precisely 11:47 a.m. EST (1647 GMT). This mission carried 21 Starlink satellites, including 13 equipped … Read more
The race for space dominance continues to heat up as two of the world’s leading private aerospace companies, Blue Origin and SpaceX, make strides in rocket reusability and ambitious missions. Blue Origin, known for its steady but deliberate approach to space exploration, delayed its highly anticipated New Glenn rocket debut due to rough seas, rescheduling … Read more
The year 2025 is poised to be a transformative one for SpaceX’s Starship program, as the massive spacecraft gears up for its first flight test of the year on Monday, marking the seventh uncrewed flight test overall. With ambitions to conduct a record-breaking 25 launches this year, SpaceX is navigating the complexities of securing Federal … Read more
SpaceX’s journey toward becoming a leader in the aerospace industry began with its smallest rocket, the Falcon 1. The Falcon 1 was designed as a lightweight, cost-efficient launch vehicle for smaller payloads. However, the early years were marked by several setbacks. SpaceX encountered multiple failures during the initial Falcon 1 launches. The company’s first three … Read more
Space Exploration Technologies Corp., commonly known as SpaceX, was founded by Elon Musk. The primary objective was to reduce the cost of space travel and make interplanetary colonization possible, especially focusing on Mars. The company began developing the Falcon 1 rocket and the Merlin engine, laying the foundation for reusable rocket technology and advanced space … Read more
Two private lunar landers are set to launch this week aboard a single rocket, marking the start of a busy year for lunar exploration. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to launch early Wednesday morning (Jan. 15) at 1:11 a.m. EST (0611 GMT) from Launch Complex-39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The … Read more
SpaceX has announced a 48-hour delay for the seventh launch of its Starship megarocket, pushing the liftoff to Wednesday, January 15. The company shared the update on X (formerly Twitter) but did not provide a specific reason for the postponement. Potential causes could include unfavorable weather conditions or technical adjustments that require resolution before the … Read more