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Falcon 9 breaks reuse record on twin Starlink mission
space-exploration5 days ago

Falcon 9 breaks reuse record on twin Starlink mission

SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 missions to deploy Starlink satellites on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. The second booster, B1067, marked a record 33rd flight, delivering 28 satellites and returning to Earth after landing on a droneship in the Atlantic, while the first-stage booster B1063 from the California launch completed its 31st flight and landed on a Pacific droneship. Together the two launches placed a combined 53 Starlink satellites into orbit, marking SpaceX's 21st and 22nd Falcon 9 launches of the year.

Rocket Developments: China Tests Falcon 9 Clone, NASA Completes Moon Rocket Stack
space-industry4 months ago

Rocket Developments: China Tests Falcon 9 Clone, NASA Completes Moon Rocket Stack

The article covers recent developments in space launch technology, including SpaceX's record-breaking Falcon 9 reuse, China's Falcon 9 lookalike test, NASA's Artemis II spacecraft stacking, and advancements in space-based missile interceptors by US companies, alongside new launches and investments in space technology.

SpaceX Starship Program: Milestones, Challenges, and Recent Developments
space5 months ago

SpaceX Starship Program: Milestones, Challenges, and Recent Developments

SpaceX's Starship program has completed 10 flight tests, experiencing successes like controlled landings and reentries, as well as failures such as explosions and fires. The program has made significant improvements over time, culminating in a successful catch and reuse of a booster in Flight 5, and is now transitioning to the next phase with Block 3 vehicles aimed at operational missions and Starlink launches.

technology6 months ago

SpaceX Launches 28 Starlink Satellites, Marks 450th Falcon Flight

SpaceX launched its 450th flight-proven Falcon booster during the Starlink 10-30 mission from Cape Canaveral, marking a significant milestone in rocket reuse. The booster, used for the 21st time, successfully landed on a droneship after launch amid challenging weather conditions, contributing to SpaceX's ongoing Starlink satellite deployment efforts in 2025.

"SpaceX Successfully Launches 6000th Starlink Satellite and Super Heavy-Starship Rocket"
space1 year ago

"SpaceX Successfully Launches 6000th Starlink Satellite and Super Heavy-Starship Rocket"

SpaceX successfully launched its 6,000th Starlink satellite using a Falcon 9 rocket, tying its rocket-reuse record with the 19th liftoff of the first stage. The launch took place at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, with the first stage landing on the droneship "A Shortfall of Gravitas" in the Atlantic Ocean. The company's focus on extensive rocket reuse aligns with its goal of making Mars settlement economically feasible, as demonstrated by the recent test flight of its next-generation vehicle, Starship, in South Texas.