SpaceX Begins Big Vent and Static Fire Ahead of Crew‑12
The so-called 'big vent' is underway at pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station as SpaceX continues to fuel its Falcon 9 rocket. T-0 for the static fire test is anticipated at 3:16 a.m. EST (0816 UTC). This is a precursor to the Crew-12 launch NET Feb. 11. Watch live: https://t.co/YTr5GdXDll
SpaceX Countdown to Falcon 9 Starlink 17‑33 Launch
SpaceX is counting down towards the launch of its Falcon 9 rocket on the Starlink 17-33 mission at 12:58:09 p.m. PST (3:58:09 p.m. EST / 2058:09 UTC) from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Watch live: https://t.co/cWkTUo51Hh
Live Coverage: SpaceX to Launch Return to Flight Falcon 9 Mission Following Brief Stand Down
SpaceX is slated to launch the Falcon 9 Starlink 17‑33 mission from Vandenberg on Feb 7, marking its first return‑to‑flight after a brief stand‑down caused by a second‑stage anomaly on Feb 2. The launch will deploy 25 additional Starlink satellites, pushing the constellation past...
FAA Says Falcon 9 Investigation Still Ongoing, Launch Uncertain
An FAA spokesperson told us within the past hour that Falcon 9 rocket mishap investigation, stemming from the Starlink 17-32 mission, remains ongoing. The FAA didn't speculate as to whether it would be resolved prior to the scheduled launch on...
ULA Offloads First Vulcan Rocket at Vandenberg at It Preps Its Next Cape Launch
United Launch Alliance has offloaded the first Vulcan rocket booster and upper stage at Vandenberg Space Force Base, marking the inaugural West Coast launch of its next‑generation launch vehicle. The hardware arrived via the R/S RocketShip barge after transiting from...
NASA Greenlights Two $355M Earth Observation Missions
NASA announced two Earth observation missions for continued development as part of its Earth System Explorers Program. STRIVE (Stratosphere Troposphere Response using Infrared Vertically-resolved light Explorer) and EDGE (Earth Dynamics Geodetic Explorer) will go through confirmation review in 2027 and,...
SpaceX Deploys Giant Crane to Dismantle Crew Access Arm
SpaceX set up a Leibherr LR 13000 crane alongside the crew access tower at Launch Complex 39A. The company appears to be readying the removal of the crew access arm. Watch live: https://t.co/tm2wZQn8Lb https://t.co/oXRoyniGM8
NASA Addresses TSMU Leaks After SLS Wet Rehearsal
Following the wet dress rehearsal for the SLS rocket on Feb. 2, NASA leadership discussed, among other aspects of the test, the leaks that cropped up connected to the tail service mast umbilical (TSMU), and the next steps towards launch. Full...
NASA Explains Sudden Stop at T‑5:15 Countdown
Here's the latest from NASA on why the terminal count stopped at T-5 minutes, 15 seconds: https://t.co/D3mBeV9dAl
NASA Aborts Wet Dress Rehearsal with 5 Minutes Left
NASA terminated the wet dress rehearsal at T-5 minutes, 15 seconds. The plan originally was to take the count down to T-33 seconds. Standing by for further information from NASA as to why the test ended early. Watch live: https://t.co/NhtPQ5dawt https://t.co/oYOBPw51y0
NASA Begins Final Minutes of Wet Dress Rehearsal Countdown
The terminal count is underway with less than five minutes remaining in this launch simulation. NASA will go through just one terminal countdown tonight as part of the wet dress rehearsal tanking test. Watch live: https://t.co/NhtPQ5cCGV
NASA Closes Abort Hatch, Opts for Single Terminal Count
As of 10:30 p.m. EST (0330 UTC), NASA says the Launch Abort System hatch is closed and the closeout crew is going through its final work before leaving the pad. Also, the decision was made to perform one terminal count,...
Orion Hatch Pressurization Valve Accidentally Vented, Delays Continue
Teams ran into another issue tonight. This time concerning "a valve associated with Orion's hatch pressurization" that was "inadvertently vented." Read the latest statement from the agency below. Watch live: https://t.co/NhtPQ5dawt https://t.co/VGAUhia5fa
Closeout Crew Arrives, First T‑0 Scheduled for 11:40 P.m. EST
The closeout crew arrived at the pad shortly after 7 p.m. EST (0000 UTC) tonight. Per the original timeline of events, the closeout crew was set to arrive at the white room at about L-4 hours, 40 minutes ahead of...
Live Stream: NASA's SLS Wet Dress Rehearsal Continues
We're continuing our coverage of NASA's wet dress rehearsal of its Space Launch System rocket on a new stream to account for the potential length of the WDR. Join us for live coverage here: https://t.co/NhtPQ5dawt
NASA Preps Artemis Rocket: Replenish Phase and Fast Fill
In its latest update, NASA says core stage LOX and LH2 as well as LOX on the ICPS are all in the replenish phase. Meanwhile, the ICPS LH2 tank is now in fast fill. "Following both stages of the rocket being...
NASA Admits LH2 Loading Leak Fix Unsuccessful
NASA said in its latest update that its efforts to troubleshoot the leak affecting the core state LH2 loading process "proved unsuccessful." See full statement below. Watch live: https://t.co/UakXJtXzE1 https://t.co/83zcSxPGWq
SLS Core Stage LOX Rises to 68% as Temperature Climbs
NASA shared another snapshot of the fueling progress on its Space Launch System rocket. Since they last showed this graphic, a little more than 30 minutes ago, the core stage LOX increased from 50% to 68% and the LH2 on...
NASA Delays Core Stage Liquid Hydrogen Loading Amid Troubleshooting
Here's a look at where things stand with fueling at this point in the count from this NASA-provided graphic. The loading of liquid hydrogen on the core stage is still on hold for the time being as troubleshooting continues. Watch live:...
NASA Halts LH2 Flow, Continues LOX During Fast Fill
In an update, NASA says “Core stage liquid hydrogen flow stopped for troubleshooting; liquid oxygen flow continues.” LH2 fast fill began at 12:31 p.m. EST (1731 UTC) and was expected to take about an hour and 20 minutes before getting...
NASA Fuels SLS for Critical Artemis 2 Test
NASA is loading propellants aboard its Space Launch System rocket for a crucial fueling test ahead of the Artemis 2 mission to send a crew of four on a loop around the Moon and back. Watch live coverage: https://youtube.com/live/49suQC9qjH4
SLS Begins 45‑Minute Liquid Hydrogen Load, Reflects Artemis 1 Lessons
Liquid hydrogen loading on the SLS rocket's Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage began ~1:09 p.m. EST (1809 UTC) and should run for ~45 minutes. Hear what Artemis Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson said about lessons learned from the fueling campaigns of Artemis...
Hold Lifted, T‑Minus Resumes – Live SLS Tank Test
The planned hold lifted on schedule at L-9 hours and 20 minutes at 11:40 a.m. EST (1640 UTC). At that point, the T-minus clock resumed at T-08:10:00. Our live coverage of the SLS rocket tanking test begins now: https://t.co/UakXJtXzE1
Artemis Launch Director Greenlights Propellant Loading, Weather Clear
Artemis Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson gave the 'go' for the start of propellant loading on the Space Launch System rocket at pad 39B at about 11:25 a.m. EST (1625 UTC). "While teams continue to monitor cold weather that would impact launch day, they...
NASA Advances SLS Wet Dress Rehearsal Tanking Test
NASA teams are pressing on with the wet dress rehearsal tanking test for the Space Launch System rocket today. Here’s an update on what to expect from SFN Reporter @w_robinsonsmith. https://t.co/GJw5dgUZSP
NASA's SLS Wet Dress Rehearsal Begins Under Snow Moon
NASA's wet dress rehearsal countdown continues tonight as the 'Snow Moon' rises behind the Space Launch System rocket at pad 39B at @NASAKennedy. NASA will conduct a Go/No-Go poll ahead of fueling at about 10:40 a.m. EST (1540 UTC) on...
NASA Begins Countdown for SLS Tanking Test
NASA said the countdown for the SLS rocket tanking test began Jan. 31 at 8:13 pm ET (0113 UTC) at L-48 hours, 40 minutes. The window for the simulated T-0 opens at 9 pm ET on Feb. 2 (0200 UTC...
Cold Weather Pushes Artemis 2 Tanking Test to Feb 2
Because of the cold weather anticipated this weekend, NASA decided to delay the start of the SLS rocket's tanking test. The simulated T-0 is now on Feb. 2 and the launch of Artemis 2 is no earlier than Feb. 8. Read...
Blue Origin Pauses New Shepard Flights for Two Years
In a statement, @blueorigin announced it is shifting its focus to its lunar human spaceflight program. This means they are stopping flights of their suborbital New Shepard rocket "for no less than two years." Full statement: https://t.co/YIgMXGl99i
Crew‑12 Launch Timing Hinges on Artemis 2 Schedule
During a SpaceX Crew-12 briefing, NASA's Steve Stich lays out a few scenarios for planning the launch of this ISS mission vs Artemis 2. • If Artemis 2 launches on Feb. 8, Crew-12 would push to NET Feb. 19 • If A2...
NASA Pushes Wet Dress Rehearsal to Feb 2, Launch Feb 8
This morning, NASA confirmed that teams were not called to stations last night and that the simulated T-0 for the wet dress rehearsal is now Feb. 2. This is due to cold weather conditions. The NET date for launch is...
Artemis 2 Moon Rocket Fuel Test Delayed 48 Hours
Good morning from NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The countdown clock should be ticking right now for a crucial fueling test of the Artemis 2 moon rocket. According to multiple sources, the test has been delayed 48 hours but still no...
NASA Pushes SLS Tanking Test Back 48 Hours
NASA is reportedly delaying the wet dress rehearsal tanking test for the SLS rocket by at least 48 hours. Teams were expected to be called to stations shortly after 8 pm ET (0100 UTC). @NASA has made no comments and...
Falcon 9 Upright Timelapse Prepares for Starlink Launch
A timelapse of SpaceX's Falcon 9 going upright at pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station around 10 p.m. tonight. Liftoff of the Starlink 6-101 mission is scheduled for 2:22 a.m. EST (0722 UTC). Read more: https://t.co/4qeVAXF2ky 📹: @ABernNYC https://t.co/dKrtCSnAv1
Rocket Lab Pauses Countdown, Targets 2:21 Pm NZDT Window
During the countdown of the mission ‘Bridging The Swarm’, @RocketLab had to pause the count at T-00:08:59 and recycled the clock. Teams are now aiming for the end of the window at 2:21 pm NZDT (8:21 pm EST / 0121...
Lightning Tower and SLS Rocket Form Giant Sundial
The shadow from a lightning tower and NASA's SLS moon rocket create a giant sundial at launch complex 39B at the Kennedy Space Center. https://t.co/DehX6uR5mZ
SpaceX Reuses Starship Heat‑shield Tiles on Falcon 9
SpaceX once again is flying what appear to be Starship thermal protection system tiles on the Falcon 9 payload fairing. Liftoff of the Starlink 17-19 mission from Vandenberg SFB at 9:53:20 a.m. PST (12:53:20 p.m. EST / 1753:20 UTC). Watch live:...
SpaceX Pushes Starlink 17‑19 Launch to 9:53 A.m. PST
SpaceX adjusted the T-0 liftoff time for the Starlink 17-19 mission. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base is now scheduled for 9:53:20 a.m. PST (12:53:20 p.m. EST / 1753:20 UTC). Read more: https://t.co/Gr4Hp5pOSh
Live Coverage: SpaceX to Launch 11,000th Starlink Satellite to Date on Thursday
SpaceX is slated to launch its penultimate Falcon 9 of the month from Vandenberg, carrying the Starlink 17‑19 payload that will place 25 satellites into low‑Earth orbit. Among them is the company’s 11,000th Starlink satellite, a milestone since the first...
Eastern Range Ready for Same Day Fueling of Space Launch System, Vulcan Rockets
The Eastern Range has successfully deconflicted resources to enable same‑day fueling of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) and United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket on Feb. 2, 2026. The coordination includes shared GN2 pipelines and additional truck capacity to meet both missions’...
Live Coverage: Space Falcon 9 Rocket Counting Down to Starlink Delivery Mission
SpaceX is set to launch 29 Starlink V2 Mini satellites on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, from Cape Canaveral’s pad 40. The mission, designated Starlink 6-100, has a four‑hour window that opens at 6:31:40 p.m. EST and closes at 9:04 p.m. EST, with...
Live Coverage: NRO, SpaceX to Launch Reconnaissance Satellites From Vandenberg
SpaceX will launch the NRO’s NROL‑105 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Friday night, carrying a batch of classified Starshield satellites into low‑Earth orbit. The Falcon 9 booster B1100, on its second flight, is slated to return to Landing Zone 4,...
U.S. Space Force Switches Rockets for Upcoming GPS Satellite Launch
The U.S. Space Force has reassigned the GPS III‑9 satellite from United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket to SpaceX’s Falcon 9, aiming for a launch within weeks. In exchange, ULA will now launch the GPS IIIF‑13 satellite on Vulcan, while the previously...
SpaceX Scrubs Midday Starlink Mission Launch From Cape Canaveral
SpaceX scrubbed the early‑afternoon Falcon 9 launch of the Starlink 6‑96 mission on Jan. 8, pushing the next attempt to Jan. 9. The delay was attributed to late arrival of the payload fairings containing 29 Starlink V2 Mini Optimized satellites. The booster, tail‑number B1069,...
NASA Weighs an Earlier End to the Crew-11 Mission After a ‘Medical Situation’ with an ISS Crew Member Postpones First...
NASA announced it is evaluating an early termination of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission after a medical situation involving an ISS crew member was reported. The issue prompted the postponement of the first scheduled spacewalk of 2026, originally set for Jan....
SpaceX Opens 2026 with Launch of Cosmo-SkyMed Earth Observation Satellite for Italy
SpaceX launched the Cosmo‑SkyMed Second Generation Flight Model 3 (CSG‑FM3) on Jan 2, 2026 from Vandenberg, marking the first Falcon 9 flight after a 16‑day pause. The 1,700‑kg Italian Earth‑observation satellite is the third of four SAR platforms destined for a Sun‑synchronous orbit...
H3 Rocket Suffers Upper Stage Anomaly, Fails to Correctly Deploy Navigation Satellite
Japan’s H3 launch on Dec. 22 failed when the LE-5B-3 upper‑stage engine did not ignite properly, causing a premature shutdown. The second‑stage anomaly prevented the QZS‑5 navigation satellite from reaching its intended orbit, resulting in mission failure. This is the...
