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science4 days ago•1 min saved

SpaceX Kicks Off 2026 with Vandenberg Launch of Italian Earth Satellite

SpaceX is launching a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base to deliver the Twilight mission, which includes multiple small payloads such as satellites from Umbra and NASA's Pandora and SPARCS. The launch is scheduled between 5:19 a.m. and 6:19 a.m. with a backup window on Monday, and residents may hear sonic booms. The first-stage booster will land at Landing Zone 4 after the launch, and the event can be watched live online or in person from various locations near Vandenberg.

via Noozhawk|

#falcon-9 #science #sonic-booms

science-and-technology11 days ago•2 min saved

SpaceX Kicks Off 2026 with Multiple Satellite Launches and Sightings

SpaceX launched the Cosmo-SkyMed Second Generation Flight Model 3 satellite for Italy on January 2, 2026, using a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg, marking the first Falcon launch in 16 days after previous delays. The satellite, designed for dual civilian and military Earth observation, will operate in a Sun-synchronous orbit and utilize synthetic aperture radar to capture images through clouds and darkness, enhancing Italy's defense and research capabilities.

via Spaceflight Now|

#cosmo-skymed #earth-observation #falcon-9

science11 days ago•2 min saved

SpaceX kicks off 2026 with multiple satellite launches across the U.S.

SpaceX launched its first mission of 2026, deploying an Italian Earth-observing satellite into low Earth orbit using a Falcon 9 rocket from California. The satellite will use synthetic aperture radar to monitor Earth for various applications, marking the start of a busy year for space launches.

via Space|

#2026-launches #cosmo-skymed #earth-observing-satellite

science13 days ago•3 min saved

SpaceX and Florida Set New Records in Space Launches for 2026

In 2025, SpaceX set a new record with 165 orbital launches, primarily using Falcon 9 rockets, dominating the US space launch market and launching over 9,300 Starlink satellites, while also advancing its Starship program for future missions to Mars.

via Space|

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science16 days ago•1 min saved

SpaceX Delays Italian Satellite Launch, Reschedules for Year-End

SpaceX's planned launch of the Italian COSMO-SkyMed satellite from Vandenberg Space Force Base has been postponed for a second day due to ground system issues, with a new launch date yet to be confirmed. The delay may impact the final SpaceX launch of 2025 and could involve sonic booms in nearby counties, with weather conditions also a concern.

via Noozhawk|

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science-and-technology18 days ago•1 min saved

SpaceX to Launch Italian Satellite on Final Falcon 9 Flight of 2025 Saturday

SpaceX is scheduled to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Saturday at 6:08 p.m., with a backup on Sunday, to deliver the COSMO-SkyMed Next Generation mission for Italy. The first-stage booster will land about eight minutes after launch, and residents in nearby counties may hear sonic booms. The launch will be webcast live, and viewing spots are available around Lompoc.

via Noozhawk|

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science18 days ago•1 min saved

SpaceX's Upcoming Vandenberg Launch to Deliver Italy's COSMO-SkyMed Satellite

A sonic boom advisory has been issued for a planned SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Saturday evening, targeting the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation mission for the Italian Space Agency, with a backup launch opportunity on Sunday. The first stage of the rocket is expected to land back on Vandenberg, producing a sonic boom audible in surrounding communities.

via KSBY News|

#falcon-9 #launch #science

space27 days ago•4 min saved

Max Space Announces Commercial Space Station Project

Max Space plans to develop Thunderbird Station, a scalable, expandable commercial space station that can launch on a single Falcon 9 rocket, supporting four people and supporting in-space manufacturing and research, with a prototype set to launch in 2027.

via SpaceNews|

#commercial-space-station #expandable-module #falcon-9

space27 days ago•1 min saved

SpaceX Achieves Multiple Starlink Launches and Record-Breaking Landings

SpaceX successfully launched its 30th flight of the Falcon 9 booster B1063 from Vandenberg, deploying Starlink satellites and continuing its certification process for up to 40 flights per booster, with a total of 167 Falcon 9 launches expected in 2025.

via Spaceflight Now|

#falcon-9 #rocket-launch #space

science-and-technology29 days ago•2 min saved

SpaceX's Busy 2025 with Multiple Starlink Launches from Florida and Vandenberg

SpaceX launched its 100th Falcon 9 rocket from Florida in 2025, successfully deploying 29 new Starlink satellites despite challenging windy weather conditions, marking a significant milestone in its space launch program.

via Spaceflight Now|

#falcon-9 #florida #launch

science1 month ago•2 min saved

SpaceX Achieves Milestones with 100th Falcon 9 Launch and Starlink Deployment in 2025

SpaceX successfully launched 29 Starlink satellites from Florida on its 100th Falcon 9 flight of 2025, marking a significant milestone with the rocket's first stage returning safely to the Atlantic Ocean after deployment.

via Space|

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science-and-technology1 month ago•3 min saved

SpaceX's Ongoing Launch Successes from Florida and Vandenberg

A Falcon 9 rocket launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base successfully deploying 27 Starlink satellites amid dense fog, continuing SpaceX's busy launch schedule with reusable boosters and fairings that reduce costs and turnaround times.

via Noozhawk|

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space1 month ago•1 min saved

SpaceX's Falcon 9 Launches and Milestones in Florida and Vandenberg

SpaceX's Falcon 9 launch of 29 Starlink V2 Mini satellites from Kennedy Space Center has been delayed from Monday to Tuesday due to weather concerns, with liftoff now scheduled for no earlier than 7:45 a.m. EST. The mission will use booster B1094 for its sixth flight, aiming for an autonomous landing on a drone ship in the Atlantic.

via Spaceflight Now|

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science1 month ago•1 min saved

SpaceX Launches Multiple Starlink Satellites from Florida and Vandenberg

SpaceX successfully launched 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral using a Falcon 9 rocket, which completed its 25th flight and safely landed back on a drone ship, contributing to SpaceX's extensive satellite constellation and record number of launches in 2025.

via Space|

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science1 month ago•1 min saved

SpaceX Launches Visible from Southern California with New Satellite Deployments

SpaceX is launching a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Monday night to deploy 27 Starlink satellites, with the launch visible from Southern California if weather permits, and a webcast available online.

via fox5sandiego.com|

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