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SpaceX launches NROL-95 classified payload for NRO on Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral
SpaceX's Falcon 9 lifted off at 3:10 a.m. EDT on July 30, delivering the classified NROL‑95 payload for the National Reconnaissance Office.
Space Force raises Phase 3 Lane 1 launch contract ceiling to $17 billion amid surge in missions
The U.S. Space Force tripled the Phase 3 Lane 1 launch contract ceiling to $17 billion, expanding competition as satellite demand surges through 2029.
NASA Opens Media Accreditation for Roman Telescope Launch Aug 30 and Crew‑13 Mission
NASA invites global media to cover the upcoming launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope on Aug 30 and the Crew‑13 ISS mission slated for September.
SpaceX Starship’s 13th Test Flight Abort: Engines Fail Seconds Before Liftoff
Starship’s 13th test launch was aborted seconds before liftoff when four of its 33 engines failed to ignite, prompting a fuel drain and engine replacements.
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 booster B1080 hits 600th flight, adds 29 Starlink satellites
SpaceX launched the Starlink 10-45 mission, marking the 600th flight of a flight‑proven Falcon 9 booster and delivering 29 new internet satellites.
SpaceX Targets July 16 for Starship Flight 13 Test Launch of Version 3 Rocket
SpaceX announced a no‑earlier‑than July 16 launch window for Starship Flight 13, the second test of its upgraded Version 3 vehicle.
SpaceX schedules Starship Flight 13 for July 16 and addresses prior launch engine sequencing error
SpaceX plans to launch Starship Flight 13 on July 16, after fixing the engine sequencing issue that caused a 90-degree orientation error on Flight 12.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Delivers 7.5-Ton SiriusXM Satellite, Enhancing Radio Broadcast Coverage
SpaceX launched a 7.5-ton SiriusXM satellite to replace aging spacecraft. This mission enhances signal reception and expands coverage for radio services across North America.