NOAA's SWFO-L1 satellite launches aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center
On Wednesday, Sept. 24, a NOAA satellite launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center to begin its mission of monitoring space weather.
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NOAA's SWFO-L1 satellite launches September 24 to enhance early warning of solar storms impacting Earth
NOAA is launching a permanent eye fo the Sun after the work of aging satellites and will monitor the solar climate to deliver warnings.
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Why NASA was forced to postpone planned docking of private spacecraft Cygnus XL with ISS
The Northrop Grumman CRS-23 mission, a cargo flight launched on September 14 on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, was scheduled for September 17 arrival at ISS.
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Falcon 9 to deliver 24 new starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base on September 17
SpaceX aims to launch 24 internet satellites into low-Earth orbit at 11:41 a.m. ET, with a backup launch time at 3:41 p.m. ET.
Sep 16, 2025
China plans advanced mission to hit an asteroid with spacecraft and alter its course
This ambitious project aims to prove a new planetary defense strategy by intentionally crashing a spacecraft into a distant asteroid, a technique known as kinetic impact.
Sep 10, 2025
International Space Station prepares for two back-to-back resupply missions launching this week
The ISS is gearing up for a busy week as two cargo missions are scheduled to launch just days apart, bringing vital supplies to the orbiting outpost.
Sep 10, 2025
SpaceX prepares for a busy September with five major Falcon 9 launches
This September, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rockets have a dual mandate: deploying more Starlink satellites to expand global internet access and launching a vital resupply mission to the ISS.
Sep 2, 2025
SpaceX's Starship deploys eight dummy satellites in latest launch, splashes down in the Indian Ocean
The latest test of SpaceX’s mega rocket Starship achieved the first-ever deployment of a test payload into space before return.
Aug 28, 2025
NASA and SpaceX launch 33rd commercial resupply mission to International Space Station
On Sunday morning, August 24, at 2:45 a.m. ET, SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Aug 25, 2025
New astonishing images from DART asteroid impact reveal shocking force of debris plume
Captured just 53 miles away from the asteroid's surface, these are the only on-site images of the historic impact.
Aug 23, 2025
33rd SpaceX commercial resupply mission to launch with key bone health research
While bones are well-understood on Earth, scientists are still trying to figure out why astronauts in space lose up to 2% of their bone density monthly despite rigorous workouts.
Aug 20, 2025
After ninth test flight's failure, SpaceX's Starship prepares for a critical tenth test with major upgrades
After making significant hardware and operational changes, SpaceX is targeting a launch window opening at 6:30 p.m. CT. on August 24.
Aug 18, 2025
Scientists design giant spacecraft that could carry up to 2,400 people on a one-way journey to Alpha Centauri
The proposed journey would take an estimated 400 years, making it a multigenerational mission where many passengers would live their entire lives aboard the ship.
Aug 18, 2025
In photos: ULA's Vulcan rocket launches historic first national security mission from Florida
The USSF-106 mission lifted off at 8:56 p.m. EDT on August 12, marking a new era in the nation's space defense.
Aug 14, 2025
NASA's Artemis II Orion spacecraft advances in launch preparations at Kennedy Space Center
After weeks of preparation, the Orion capsule has been fully fueled and loaded with propellants, gases, and coolants required for its ten-day mission.
Aug 12, 2025
NASA planning to build a 100 kilowatt nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030
The directive establishes an aggressive new timeline, aiming to launch a lunar reactor by 2030 despite NASA's significant budget cuts.
Aug 8, 2025
NASA and SpaceX delay Crew-10's return due to unfavorable weather conditions
With a new undocking time of no earlier than 6:05 p.m. EDT on Friday, August 8, the crew is now slated to return to Earth on Saturday, August 9.
Aug 7, 2025
NASA's Europa Clipper successfully completes critical radar test for Jupiter's moon Europa: 'We got everything we dreamed'
Scientists announced the instrument is ready for its primary mission after a successful test, which had been impossible to carry out on Earth.
Aug 6, 2025
NASA's Lunar Trailblazer mission concludes after failed communication
Launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center on February 26, the spacecraft was tasked with creating detailed maps of lunar water.
Aug 5, 2025
NASA's Curiosity has learned four new tricks to boost efficiency after 13 years exploring Mars
These enhancements ensure that Curiosity's mission to uncover the secrets of Mars' past climate continues for years to come.
Aug 5, 2025