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"SpaceX Falcon 9 Failure Grounds Starlink Satellites, Triggers FAA Probe"
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket malfunctioned during a launch, leaving 20 Starlink satellites in a low orbit where they are expected to reenter the atmosphere and burn up. The failure, attributed to a liquid oxygen leak, marks SpaceX's first rocket failure in nearly a decade. The Federal Aviation Administration has mandated that the issue be resolved before further Falcon rocket flights. The incident's impact on upcoming crewed missions remains uncertain.
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"NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter: A Farewell and Final Tribute"
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"SpaceX's 40th Mission: Launching 23 Starlink Satellites on Falcon 9"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Space.com
SpaceX is set to launch its 40th mission of the year, sending 23 Starlink internet satellites into orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage is expected to make a vertical landing on a droneship in the Atlantic Ocean, marking its seventh launch and landing. This launch is part of SpaceX's efforts to expand the Starlink megaconstellation, which currently consists of over 5,760 operational satellites.
"SpaceX Successfully Launches 23 Starlink Satellites on 40th Mission from Cape Canaveral"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Spaceflight Now
SpaceX is set to launch 23 Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 mission from Cape Canaveral's Space Launch Complex 40, with a 90 percent chance of favorable conditions at launch. The mission will see the reuse of the Falcon 9 first stage booster, which will make its seventh flight and is expected to land on the SpaceX droneship, 'A Shortfall of Gravitas.'
"SpaceX Successfully Executes Back-to-Back Starlink Launches from Florida's Space Coast"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Orlando Sentinel
SpaceX is set to launch its second rocket in two days from the Space Coast, carrying batches of Starlink satellites. The first launch, carrying 23 satellites, took place from Kennedy Space Center, and the second is scheduled for Thursday evening from Cape Canaveral. This will mark the 157th and 158th overall Starlink launches, contributing to SpaceX's growing constellation of internet satellites. The company aims to send up more than 6,250 satellites, with the majority still in orbit and assessed as working. With the potential for 148 orbital missions this year, SpaceX continues to dominate space launches, with the majority dedicated to Starlink.
"Ingenuity: Mars Helicopter's Final Data Collection and Farewell Message"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Register
NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter concluded its mission but will continue to collect data as a "stationary testbed" on Mars, waking up daily to test its equipment and take pictures. The data will remain stored on the craft, which relies on radio contact with the Perseverance Rover. Despite losing contact and suffering rotor damage, Ingenuity exceeded expectations by flying 72 times and setting records. Its final gift of data will await future visits to Mars, showcasing its resilience and the achievements of its team.
"SpaceX Successfully Launches 23 Starlink Satellites from Florida Coast"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WESH 2 Orlando
SpaceX successfully launched 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 rocket, marking the 12th flight for the first stage booster. The booster landed on a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean following stage separation.
"Ingenuity's Farewell: NASA's Mars Helicopter's Final Message"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Forbes
NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter, which recently flew its last flight on Mars, sent its final transmission to Earth as a touching tribute to its team. The resilient machine sustained damage during a rough landing but continued to collect data and communicate with the Perseverance rover. Now grounded with a broken rotor blade, it will continue to collect data about its solar panels and equipment, take color pictures of the planet’s surface, and gather temperature information as part of an unusual retirement program. Despite its eventual demise due to Martian conditions, Ingenuity leaves behind an impressive legacy of aerial achievement and will serve as a time capsule of data for future exploration.
"SpaceX Successfully Deploys 23 Starlink Satellites from Florida in Latest Falcon 9 Launch"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Space.com
SpaceX successfully launched 23 Starlink internet satellites into low Earth orbit from Florida, marking the 39th orbital mission of the year for the company. The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage landed on SpaceX's droneship as planned, although the livestream feed cut out shortly after liftoff. This launch was the 12th for this particular booster, bringing it eight missions shy of the company's reuse record. With over 5,700 operational satellites already in orbit, SpaceX has permission to deploy 12,000 Starlink craft and has applied for approval for an additional 30,000.
"Final Transmission: Mars Helicopter's Last Message to NASA"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Futurism
NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, which made history as the first aircraft to fly on another planet, has sent its final transmission before becoming a stationary monitor on Mars following a crash in January. The helicopter, originally intended for a month-long mission, exceeded expectations with almost three years of exploration and 72 flights. Despite the crash, many of its components remain functional, allowing it to collect data for future Mars explorers.
"SpaceX Super Heavy-Starship Successfully Launches with Incredible Earth Re-Entry Views"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by 550 KTSA
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship rocket is set for its second test flight on Saturday, aiming to boost the unpiloted Starship upper stage into space for the first time. After receiving the required launch license from the Federal Aviation Administration, the rocket, standing 397 feet tall and weighing over 11 million pounds when fully fueled, has undergone over 1,000 upgrades and improvements following its maiden flight failure in April. The goal of the upcoming flight is to send the Starship on a looping trajectory around the planet before re-entry and splashdown in the Pacific Ocean north of Hawaii, marking a major milestone for both SpaceX and NASA's lunar exploration plans.
"SpaceX Achieves Back-to-Back Launches from Florida's Space Coast"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Orlando Sentinel
SpaceX successfully launched the first of two rockets carrying Starlink satellites from the Space Coast, with another launch scheduled for the following day. The company's Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Kennedy Space Center, marking the 28th launch from the Space Coast in 2024. With plans for more Starlink launches and a potential record-breaking number of orbital missions, SpaceX continues to expand its satellite constellation and maintain a busy launch schedule.