Falcon 9 Block 5, launch vehicle, SpaceX, Hawthorne, California, USA

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Family of Falcon (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falcon_9) on Wikipedia

Falcon 9 Block 5 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falcon_9_Block_5) on Wikipedia

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Falcon 9 Block 5 aborted launch with Bangabandhu Satellite-1

Published on May 10, 2018


SpaceX’s first Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket launch was aborted at T-58 seconds on 10 May 2018 due to unknown error. The Falcon 9 Block 5 was supposed to launch the Bangabandhu Satellite-1 from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on 10 May 2018, at 21:47 UTC (17:47 EDT).
Credit: SpaceX

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Falcon 9 Block 5 first launch & landing

Published on May 11, 2018


SpaceX’s first Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket launched the Bangabandhu Satellite-1 from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on 11 May 2018, at 20:14 UTC (16:14 EDT). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. According to SpaceX, Falcon 9 Block 5 is “designed to be capable of 10 or more flights with very limited refurbishment”. Bangabandhu-1 is Bangladesh’s first geostationary communications satellite.

Credit: SpaceX

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Falcon 9 launches Es’hail-2 & Falcon 9 first stage landing

Published on Nov 15, 2018


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the Es’hail-2 satellite to a Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO) from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on 15 November 2018, at 20:46 UTC (15:46 EST). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage (Block 5 B1047) landed on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage for the Es’hail-2 mission previously supported the Telstar 19 VANTAGE mission in July 2018. Es'hail 2 is a communications satellite operated by Es’hailSat.
Credit: SpaceX

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Falcon 9 launches Spaceflight SSO-A & Falcon 9 first stage landing

Published on Dec 3, 2018


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the Spaceflight SSO-A: SmallSat Express mission to low Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, on 3 December 2018, at 18:34 UTC (10:34 PST). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on the “Just Read the Instructions” droneship, stationed in the Pacific Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage for the Spaceflight SSO-A mission (Block 5 B1046) previously supported previously supported the Bangabandhu Satellite-1 mission in May 2018 and the Merah Putih mission in August 2018.

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Liftoff! SpaceX launches CRS-16 cargo mission to Space Station

Published on Dec 5, 2018


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the CRS-16 cargo mission to the International Space Station on Dec. 5, 2018.

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Falcon 9 water landing, 5 December 2018

Published on Dec 5, 2018


Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage suffered a landing anomaly, failing to land on Landing Zone 1 (LZ-1) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. Instead, the Falcon 9 first stage made a water landing in the Atlantic Ocean. The Falcon 9 rocket launched the CRS-16 Dragon spacecraft from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, on 5 December 2018, at 18:16 UTC (13:16 EST).
Credit: Elon Musk/SpaceX
#CRS16

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Blastoff! SpaceX launches GPS III satellite for US Air Force

Published on Dec 23, 2018


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the United States Air Force’s first Global Positioning System III space vehicle (SV) from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida on Dec. 23, 2018.

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Falcon 9 launches Iridium-8 and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Published on Jan 11, 2019


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the Iridium-8 NEXT mission, 10 satellites to low- Earth orbit for Iridium, from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, on 11 January 2019, at 15:31 UTC (07:31 PST). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage (Block 5 B1049) landed on the “Just Read the Instructions” droneship, stationed in the Pacific Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage for the Iridium-8 mission previously supported the Telstar 18 VANTAGE mission in September 2018.

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Falcon 9 launches Nusantara Satu mission and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Published on Feb 21, 2019


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the Nusantara Satu satellite, the Beresheet lunar spacecraft and Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) S5 spacecraft from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, on 22 February 2019, at 01:45 UTC (21 February, 20:45 EST). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage (Block 5 B1048) landed on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage previously supported the Iridium-7 mission in July 2018 and the SAOCOM 1A mission in October 2018.
Credit: SpaceX

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CRS-17 mission

Streamed live May 4, 2019


SpaceX is targeting Saturday, May 4 for an instantaneous launch of its seventeenth Commercial Resupply Services mission (CRS-17) at 2:48 a.m. EDT, or 6:48 UTC, from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. Dragon will separate from Falcon 9’s second stage about 9 minutes after liftoff and attach to the space station on Monday, May 6.

The Dragon spacecraft that will support the CRS-17 mission previously supported the CRS-12 mission in August 2017. Following stage separation, SpaceX will attempt to recover Falcon 9’s first stage on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.

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Falcon 9 launches CRS-17 Dragon & Falcon 9 first stage landing

Published on May 4, 2019


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the CRS-17 Dragon spacecraft from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, on 4 may 2019, at 06:48 UTC (02:48 EDT). The CRS-17 Dragon spacecraft previously supported the CRS-12 mission in August 2017. Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage (Block 5 B1056) landed on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. The CRS-17 Dragon is scheduled to rendezvous with the International Space Station on 6 May 2019, with capture scheduled for 11:00 UTC (07:00 EDT).
Credit: NASA/SpaceX

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Blastoff! SpaceX launches 60 Internet-beaming Satellites

Published on May 23, 2019


The first 60 satellites of SpaceX’s Starlink (https://pr.ai/showthread.php?20541) megaconstellation were launched atop a Falcon 9 rocket on May 23, 2019.

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SpaceX lands thrice-flown rocket after launching 60 satellites

Published on May 23, 2019


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A SpaceX Falcon 9 first stage landed on the “Of Course I Still Love You” drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean after launching the first 60 satellites of the Starlink megaconstellation.

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Streamed live Jun 12, 2019


SpaceX is targeting Wednesday, June 12 for launch of RADARSAT Constellation Mission from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The primary launch window opens at 7:17 a.m. PDT, or 14:17 UTC, and closes at 7:30 a.m. PDT, or 14:30 UTC. The satellites will begin deployment approximately 54 minutes after launch. A backup launch window opens on Thursday, June 13 at 7:17 a.m. PDT, or 14:17 UTC, and closes at 7:30 a.m. PDT, or 14:30 UTC.

Falcon 9’s first stage for launch of RADARSAT Constellation Mission previously supported Crew Dragon’s first demonstration mission in March 2019. Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage will return to land on SpaceX’s Landing Zone 4 (LZ-4) at Vandenberg Air Force Base.

RADARSAT Constellation (https://pr.ai/showthread.php?t=20754)

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SpaceX CRS-18 launch & Falcon 9 first stage landing

Published on Jul 25, 2019


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the CRS-18 Dragon spacecraft from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, on 25 July 2019 at 22:01 UTC (18:01 EDT). The CRS-18 Dragon spacecraft previously supported the CRS-6 mission in April 2015 and the CRS-13 mission in December 2017. Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage (Block 5 B1056 that previously supported the CRS-17 mission in May 2019) landed on Landing Zone 1 (LZ-1) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. The CRS-18 Dragon is scheduled to rendezvous with the International Space Station on 27 July 2019, with capture scheduled for 14:00 UTC (10:00 EDT).
Credit: NASA/SpaceX

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CRS-18 mission

Streamed live on Jul 25, 2019


At 6:01 p.m. EDT, or 22:01 UTC, on Thursday, July 25, SpaceX launched its eighteenth Commercial Resupply Services mission (CRS-18) from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. Dragon separated from Falcon 9’s second stage about nine minutes after liftoff.

The Dragon spacecraft supporting the CRS-18 mission previously supported the CRS-6 mission in April 2015 and the CRS-13 mission in December 2017. Following stage separation, SpaceX recovered Falcon 9’s first stage on Landing Zone 1 (LZ-1) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida.

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SpaceX CRS-18 cargo launch to the International Space Station

Streamed live on Jul 25, 2019


SpaceX’s 18th Commercial Resupply Services mission to the International Space Station lifted off on Thursday, July 25, at 6:01 p.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, next to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Dragon spacecraft will deliver more than 5,000 pounds of research and supplies to the orbiting laboratory. Replay the countdown and liftoff!

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Blastoff! SpaceX launches CRS-18 Mission to Space Station (https://www.space.com/spacex-crs-18-launch-third-dragon-flight.html)

Published on Jul 25, 2019


SpaceX launched the CRS-18 Mission to the International Space Station on July 25, 2019.

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SpaceX CRS-18 - Falcon 9 landing

Published on Jul 25, 2019


Just a great view of the Falcon 9 first stage coming home to land . Thanks for watching - why not support this channel and help us grow.

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SpaceX Falcon 9 First Stage Landing - Sonic Boom and 4 Views

Published on Jul 30, 2019


SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk shared a 4 view look of the Falcon 9 rocket first stage landing after it launched the CRS-18 mission to the International Space Station.

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Blastoff! SpaceX Launches Israeli Amos-17 Satellite

Published on Aug 6, 2019


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the Amos-17 communications satellite for Spacecom Ltd. of Israel on Aug. 6, 2019.

"Twice-Flown SpaceX Rocket Launches Huge Communications Satellite (https://www.space.com/spacex-launches-amos17-communications-satellite.html)"
There was no landing attempt today, however.

by Amy Thompson
August 6, 2019

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AMOS-17 mission

Streamed live on Aug 6, 2019


*The YouTube event start time reflects the targeted liftoff time for this mission. The live webcast will begin about 15 minutes before liftoff.

SpaceX is targeting Tuesday, August 6 for launch of AMOS-17 from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. The launch window opens at 6:53 p.m. EDT, or 22:53 UTC, and closes at 8:21 p.m. EDT, or 00:21 UTC on August 7. The satellite will be deployed approximately 31 minutes after liftoff.

Falcon 9’s first stage for the AMOS-17 mission previously supported the Telstar-19 VANTAGE mission in July 2018 and the Es’hail-2 mission in November 2018.

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Starlink Mission

Nov 11, 2019


SpaceX is targeting Monday, November 11 at 9:56 a.m. EST, 14:56 UTC, for launch of 60 Starlink satellites from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. A backup launch opportunity is available at 9:34 a.m. EST, 14:34 UTC, on Tuesday, November 12.

Falcon 9’s first stage supported the Iridium-7, SAOCOM-1A, and Nusantara Satu missions, and the fairing was previously flown on Falcon Heavy’s Arabsat-6A mission earlier this year. Following stage separation, SpaceX will land Falcon 9’s first stage on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.

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SpaceX Starlink launch & Falcon 9 first stage landing

Nov 11, 2019


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the second batch of 60 Starlink satellites from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, on 11 November 2019, at 14:56 UTC (09:56 EST). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage (Block 5 B1048) landed on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage for this mission previously supported the Iridium-7, SAOCOM-1A, and Nusantara Satu missions. The fairing was previously flown on Falcon Heavy’s Arabsat-6A mission.
Credit: SpaceX/Elon/Musk

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SpaceX CRS-19 Launch: Falcon 9 Mission to Resupply the ISS

Dec 5, 2019


Spacex Falcon 9 launched on Thursday 5th December carrying a cargo resupply Dragon capsule.

The spacecraft launched on a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida and is scheduled to arrive at the orbital outpost on Sunday, Dec. 8. Coverage of the spacecraft’s approach and arrival at the space station will begin at 4:30 a.m. on NASA Television and the agency’s website.

Dragon will join three other spacecraft currently at the station. Expedition 61 Commander Luca Parmitano of ESA (European Space Agency) will grapple Dragon with NASA astronaut Andrew Morgan acting as a backup. NASA’s Jessica Meir will assist the duo by monitoring telemetry during Dragon’s approach. Coverage of robotic installation to the Earth-facing port of the Harmony module will begin at 8 a.m.

This delivery, SpaceX’s 19th cargo flight to the space station under NASA’s Commercial Resupply Services contract, will support dozens of new and existing investigations. NASA’s research and development work aboard the space station contributes to the agency’s deep space exploration plans, including future Moon and Mars missions.

Here are details about some of the scientific investigations Dragon is delivering:

A Better Picture of Earth’s Surface
The Hyperspectral Imager Suite (HISUI) is a next-generation, hyperspectral Earth imaging system. Every material on Earth’s surface – rocks, soil, vegetation, snow/ice and human-made objects – has a unique reflectance spectrum. HISUI provides space-based observations for tasks such as resource exploration and applications in agriculture, forestry and other environmental areas.

Malting Barley in Microgravity
Malting ABI Voyager Barley Seeds in Microgravity tests an automated malting procedure and compares malt produced in space and on the ground for genetic and structural changes. Understanding how barley responds to microgravity could identify ways to adapt it for nutritional use on long-duration spaceflights.

Spread of Fire
The Confined Combustion investigation examines the behavior of flames as they spreads in differently shaped confined spaces in microgravity. Studying flames in microgravity gives researchers a better look at the underlying physics and basic principles of combustion by removing gravity from the equation.

Keeping Bones and Muscles Strong
Rodent Research-19 (RR-19) investigates myostatin (MSTN) and activin, molecular signaling pathways that influence muscle degradation, as possible targets for preventing muscle and bone loss during spaceflight and enhancing recovery following return to Earth. This study also could support the development of therapies for a wide range of conditions that cause muscle and bone loss on Earth.

Checking for Leaks
NASA is launching Robotic Tool Stowage (RiTS), a docking station that allows Robotic External Leak Locator (RELL) units to be stored on the outside of space station, making it quicker and simpler to deploy the instruments. The leak locator is a robotic, remote-controlled tool that helps mission operators detect the location of an external leak and rapidly confirm a successful repair. These capabilities can be applied to any place that humans live in space, including NASA’s lunar Gateway and eventually habitats on the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

These are just a few of the hundreds of investigations providing opportunities for U.S. government agencies, private industry, and academic and research institutions to conduct microgravity research that leads to new technologies, medical treatments and products that improve life on Earth. Conducting science aboard the orbiting laboratory will help us learn how to keep astronauts healthy during long-duration space travel and demonstrate technologies for future human and robotic exploration beyond low-Earth orbit to the Moon and Mars.

For almost 20 years, humans have lived and worked continuously aboard the International Space Station, advancing scientific knowledge and demonstrating new technologies, making research breakthroughs not possible on Earth that will enable long-duration human and robotic exploration into deep space. As a global endeavor, more than 230 people from 18 countries have visited the unique microgravity laboratory that has hosted more than 2,500 research investigations from researchers in 106 countries.

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CRS-19 Mission

Streamed live Dec 5, 2019


SpaceX is targeting Thursday, December 5 for launch of its nineteenth Commercial Resupply Services mission (CRS-19) at 12:29 p.m. EST, or 17:29 UTC, from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. Dragon will separate from Falcon 9’s second stage about nine minutes after liftoff and attach to the space station on Saturday, December 7.

The Dragon spacecraft that will support the CRS-19 mission previously supported the CRS-4 mission in September 2014 and the CRS-11 mission in June 2017. Following stage separation, SpaceX will attempt to recover Falcon 9’s first stage on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.

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SpaceX CRS-19 Dragon launch & Falcon 9 first stage landing

Dec 5, 2019


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the CRS-19 Dragon spacecraft from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, on 5 December 2019 at 17:29 UTC (12:29 EST). The CRS-19 Dragon spacecraft previously supported the CRS-4 mission in September 2014 and the CRS-11 mission in June 2017. Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage (Block 5 B1059) landed on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. The CRS-19 Dragon is scheduled to rendezvous with the International Space Station on 8 December 2019, with capture scheduled for 10:00 UTC (06:00 EST).

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SpaceX JCSAT-18/Kacific1 launch & Falcon 9 first stage landing

Dec 16, 2019


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the JCSAT-18/Kacific1 satellite from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, on 17 December 2019, at 00:10 UTC (16 December, 19:10 EST). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage (Block 5 B1056) landed on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage for this mission previously supported the CRS-17 mission in May 2019 and the CRS-18 mission in July 2019.

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JCSAT-18/Kacific1 Mission

Streamed Dec 16, 2019


SpaceX is targeting Monday, December 16 for launch of JCSAT-18/Kacific1 from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. The launch window opens at 7:10 p.m EST, or 00:10 UTC on December 17, and closes at 8:38 p.m. EST, 01:38 UTC on December 17. A backup launch window is available on Tuesday, December 17 that opens at 7:10 p.m EST, or 00:10 UTC on December 18, and closes at 8:38 p.m. EST, 01:38 UTC on December 18. The satellite will be deployed at approximately 33 minutes after liftoff.

Falcon 9’s first stage for the JCSAT-18/Kacific1 mission previously supported the CRS-17 mission in May 2019 and the CRS-18 mission in July 2019. Following stage separation, SpaceX will land Falcon 9’s first stage on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Approximately 45 minutes after liftoff, SpaceX’s two fairing recovery vessels, “Ms. Tree” and “Ms. Chief,” will attempt to recover the two fairing halves.

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Starlink mission

Streamed live Jan 6, 2020


SpaceX is targeting Monday, January 6 at 9:19 p.m. EST, or 2:19 UTC on January 7, for its third launch of Starlink satellites from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. A backup launch opportunity is available on Tuesday, January 7 at 8:57 p.m. EST, or 1:57 UTC on January 8.
Falcon 9’s first stage supported a Starlink mission in May 2019, the Iridium-8 mission in January 2019, and the Telstar 18 VANTAGE mission in September 2018. Following stage separation, SpaceX will land Falcon 9’s first stage on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Approximately 45 minutes after liftoff, SpaceX’s fairing recovery vessel, “Ms. Tree,” will attempt to recover a payload fairing half.

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Starlink mission

Streamed live Jan 29, 2020


SpaceX is targeting Wednesday, January 29 at 9:09 a.m. EST, or 14:09 UTC, for its fourth launch of Starlink satellites from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida.

Falcon 9’s first stage previously launched Crew Dragon on its first demonstration mission in March 2019 and the RADARSAT Constellation Mission in June 2019. Following stage separation, SpaceX will land Falcon 9’s first stage on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Approximately 45 minutes after liftoff, SpaceX’s two fairing recovery vessels, “Ms. Tree” and “Ms. Chief,” will attempt to recover the two fairing halves.

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SpaceX Starlink launch & Falcon 9 first stage landing, 29 January 2020

Jan 29, 2020


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the fourth batch of 60 Starlink satellites (Starlink-3) from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, on 29 January 2020, at 14:06 UTC (09:06 EST). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage (Block 5 B1051) landed on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage for this mission previously launched Crew Dragon on its first demonstration mission in March 2019 and the RADARSAT Constellation Mission in June 2019.

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SpaceX caught rocket's payload fairing on net-weilding boat

Jan 29, 2020


Watch as a rocket fairing half that was used on a Falcon 9 rocket sways in the netting of SpaceX's 'Ms. Tree' boat after landing.

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Starlink mission

Feb 17, 2020


SpaceX is targeting Monday, February 17 at 10:05 a.m. EST, or 15:05 UTC, for its fifth launch of Starlink satellites from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. A backup launch opportunity is available on Tuesday, February 18 at 9:42 a.m. EST, or 14:42 UTC.

Falcon 9’s first stage previously launched the CRS-17 mission in May 2019, the CRS-18 mission in July 2019, and the JCSAT-18/Kacific1 mission in December 2019. Following stage separation, SpaceX will land Falcon 9’s first stage on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Approximately 45 minutes after liftoff, SpaceX’s two fairing recovery vessels, “Ms. Tree” and “Ms. Chief,” will attempt to recover the two fairing halves.

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SpaceX Starlink launch & Falcon 9 first stage failed landing, 17 February 2020

Feb 17, 2020


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the fifth batch of 60 Starlink satellites (Starlink-4) from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, on 17 February 2020, at 15:05 (10:05 EST). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage (Block 5 B1056) failed to land on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage for this mission previously launched the CRS-17 mission in May 2019, the CRS-18 mission in July 2019, and the JCSAT-18/Kacific1 mission in December 2019.

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CRS-20 mission

Streamed Mar 6, 2020


SpaceX is targeting Friday, March 6 for launch of its twentieth Commercial Resupply Services mission (CRS-20), which will launch from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. Launch is targeted for 11:50 p.m. EST, or 4:50 UTC on Saturday, March 7. Dragon will separate from Falcon 9’s second stage about nine minutes after liftoff and attach to the space station on Monday, March 9. A backup launch opportunity is available on Saturday, March 7 at 11:27 p.m. EST, or 4:27 UTC on Sunday, March 8.

The Dragon spacecraft that will support the CRS-20 mission previously supported the CRS-10 mission in February 2017 and the CRS-16 mission in December 2018, and the Falcon 9 first stage booster supporting this mission previously flew on the CRS-19 mission in December 2019. Following stage separation, SpaceX will recover Falcon 9’s first stage on Landing Zone-1 (LZ-1) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida.

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Blastoff! SpaceX CRS-20 mission launches to Space Station

Mar 6, 2020


A Falcon 9 rocket launched the SpaceX CRS-20 mission to the International Space Station on Mar. 6, 2020. The Dragon capsule is filled with more than 4,300 lbs. (1,950 kilograms) of supplies, including more than 2,100 lbs. (950 kg) of science equipment.

"SpaceX launches cargo toward space station, aces 50th rocket landing (https://www.space.com/spacex-launches-cargo-international-space-station.html)"
SpaceX's Dragon capsule should arrive at the orbiting lab early Monday (March 9).

by Amy Thompson
March 6, 2020

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Starlink mission

Streamed live on Mar 18, 2020


SpaceX is targeting Wednesday, March 18 at 8:16 a.m. EDT, or 12:16 UTC, for its sixth launch of Starlink satellites. Falcon 9 will lift off from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, with a backup opportunity on Thursday, March 19 at 7:56 a.m. EDT, or 11:56 UTC.

Falcon 9’s first stage supported the Iridium-7 NEXT mission in July 2018, the SAOCOM 1A mission in October 2018, the Nusantara Satu mission in February 2019, and the second launch of Starlink in November 2019. Following stage separation, SpaceX will land Falcon 9’s first stage on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s fairing previously supported the first launch of Starlink in May 2019. Approximately 45 minutes after liftoff, SpaceX’s fairing recovery vessels, “Ms. Tree” and “Ms. Chief,” will attempt to recover the two fairing halves.

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Starlink mission

Apr 22, 2020


SpaceX is targeting Wednesday, April 22 at 3:30 p.m. EDT, or 19:30 p.m. UTC, for its seventh launch of Starlink satellites. Falcon 9 will lift off from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. A backup opportunity is available on Thursday, April 23 at 3:15 p.m. EDT, or 19:15 UTC.

Falcon 9’s first stage previously supported Crew Dragon’s first flight to the International Space Station, launch of the RADARSAT Constellation Mission, and the fourth Starlink mission. Following stage separation, SpaceX will land Falcon 9’s first stage on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s fairing previously supported the AMOS-17 mission.

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SpaceX Starlink 7 launch & Falcon 9 first stage landing, 22 April 2020

Apr 22, 2020


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched another 60 Starlink satellites (Starlink-7) from Launch Complex (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on 22 April 2020, at 19:30 UTC (15:30 EDT). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage (Block B1051) landed on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage for this mission previously supported Crew Dragon’s first flight to the International Space Station, launch of the RADARSAT Constellation Mission, and the fourth Starlink mission. Falcon 9’s fairing previously supported the AMOS-17 mission.
Credit: SpaceX

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Blastoff! SpaceX launches Starlink 7 mission, another 60 satellites

Jun 3, 2020


SpaceX launched 60 Starlink satellites atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on June 3, 2020. The launch brings the number of satellites in orbit for the megaconstellation to 482.

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SpaceX Starlink 8 launch & Falcon 9 first stage landing, 4 June 2020

Jun 3, 2020


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched another 60 Starlink satellites (Starlink-8) from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, on 4 June 2020, at 01:25 UTC (3 June, at 21:25 EDT). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage (Block B1049) landed on the “Just Read the Instructions” droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage for this mission previously supported the Telstar 18 VANTAGE mission in September 2018, the Iridium-8 mission in January 2019, and two separate Starlink missions in May 2019 and in January 2020.

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Starlink mission

Jun 3, 2020


SpaceX is targeting Wednesday June 3 at 9:25 p.m. EDT, 1:25 UTC on June 4, for its eighth launch of Starlink satellites. Falcon 9 will lift off from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. A backup opportunity is available on Thursday, June 4 at 9:03 p.m. EDT, 1:03 UTC on June 5.

Falcon 9’s first stage previously supported the Telstar 18 VANTAGE mission in September 2018, the Iridium-8 mission in January 2019, and two separate Starlink missions in May 2019 and in January 2020. Following stage separation, SpaceX will land Falcon 9’s first stage on the “Just Read the Instructions” droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.

The Starlink satellites will deploy in an elliptical orbit approximately 15 minutes after liftoff. Prior to orbit raise, SpaceX engineers will conduct data reviews to ensure all Starlink satellites are operating as intended. Once the checkouts are complete, the satellites will then use their onboard ion thrusters to move into their intended orbits and operational altitude of 550 km.

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Starlink Mission

Streamed live Jun 13, 2020


SpaceX is targeting Saturday, June 13 at 5:21 a.m. EDT, 9:21 UTC, for launch of its ninth Starlink mission, which will include 58 Starlink satellites and three of Planet’s SkySats. Falcon 9 will lift off from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, and a backup opportunity is available on Sunday, June 14 at 4:59 a.m. EDT, 8:59 UTC. This mission marks SpaceX’s first SmallSat Rideshare Program launch.

Falcon 9’s first stage previously supported Dragon’s 19th and 20th resupply missions to the International Space Station. Following stage separation, SpaceX will land Falcon 9’s first stage on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Half of Falcon 9’s fairing previously flew on the JCSAT-18/Kacific1 mission, and the other half previously flew on SpaceX’s third Starlink mission.

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SpaceX Starlink 9 launch & Falcon 9 first stage landing, 13 June 2020

Jun 13, 2020


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 58 Starlink satellites (Starlink-9) and 3 PlanetLabs SkySats satellites from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, on 13 June 2020, at 09:21 UTC (05:21 EDT). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage (Block B1059) landed on the “Of Course I Still Love You” drone-ship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage previously supported Dragon’s 19th and 20th resupply missions to the International Space Station.

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Falcon 9 launches GPS III SV03 & Falcon 9 first stage landing

Jun 30, 2020


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the GPS III Space Vehicle 03 mission (GPS III SV03) from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, on 30 June 2020, at 20:10 UTC (16:10 EDT). GPS III SV03, named Columbus, is the United States Space Force’s third Global Positioning System III space vehicle (SV). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage (Block B1060) landed on the “Just Read the Instructions” drone-ship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.

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Blastoff! SpaceX Demo-2 rocket flies again to launch military satellite

July 20, 2020


SpaceX launched South Korea's Anasis-II military communications satellite from Space Launch Complex 40 of the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on July 20, 2020. The first stage of the Falcon 9 rocket was previously used on the historic Demo-2 launch.

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Falcon 9 launches ANASIS-II & Falcon 9 first stage landing

Jul 20, 2020


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the ANASIS-II mission from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, on 20 July 2020, at 21:30 UTC (17:30 EDT). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage (Block B1058) landed on the “Just Read the Instructions” drone-ship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage previously launched the Crew Dragon Demo-2 mission to the International Space Station with NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley on board. ANASIS-II is South Korea’s first dedicated military satellite.

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ANASIS-II Mission

July 20, 2020


SpaceX is targeting Monday, July 20 for Falcon 9’s launch of the ANASIS-II mission, which will lift off from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. The primary launch window opens at 5:00 p.m. EDT, or 21:00 UTC, and closes at 8:55 p.m. EDT, or 00:55 UTC on July 21. A backup launch opportunity is available on Tuesday, July 21 that opens at 5:00 p.m. EDT, or 21:00 UTC, and closes at 8:55 p.m. EDT, or 00:55 UTC on July 22.

Falcon 9’s first stage previously launched Crew Dragon to the International Space Station with NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley on board. Following stage separation, SpaceX will land Falcon 9’s first stage on the “Just Read the Instructions” droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. The ANASIS-II spacecraft will deploy about 32 minutes after liftoff.

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SpaceX Starlink 10 launch & Falcon 9 first stage landing, 7 August 2020

August 9, 2020


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 57 Starlink satellites (Starlink-10) and two BlackSky Earth-imaging satellites from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on 7 August 2020, at 05:12 UTC (01:12 EDT). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage (Block B1051) landed on the “Of Course I Still Love You” drone-ship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage previously supported Crew Dragon’s first demonstration mission to the International Space Station, launch of the RADARSAT Constellation Mission, and the fourth and seventh Starlink missions.

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SpaceX Starlink 11 launch & Falcon 9 first stage landing, 18 August 2020

Aug 18, 2020


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 58 Starlink satellites (Starlink-11) and three of Planet’s SkySats from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, on 18 August 2020, at 14:31 UTC (10:31 EDT). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage (Block B1049) landed on the “Of Course I Still Love You” drone-ship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage previously supported the Telstar 18 VANTAGE mission in September 2018, the Iridium-8 mission in January 2019, and three separate Starlink missions in May 2019, January 2020, and June 2020.

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SAOCOM 1B Mission

Aug 30, 2020


SpaceX is targeting Sunday, August 30 at 7:18 p.m. EDT, or 23:18 UTC, for Falcon 9’s launch of the SAOCOM 1B mission, which will carry the SAOCOM 1B spacecraft to orbit in addition to two rideshare payloads, Tyvak-0172 and PlanetiQ’s GNOMES-1. The mission will lift off from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. A backup launch opportunity is available on Monday, August 31 at 7:19 p.m. EDT, or 23:19 UTC. This mission marks SpaceX’s first launch to a polar orbit from the East Coast, and the first polar launch from Florida in decades.

Falcon 9’s first stage previously launched Dragon to the International Space Station for SpaceX’s 19th and 20th commercial resupply missions, and it also supported launch of SpaceX’s ninth Starlink mission. Following stage separation, SpaceX will land Falcon 9 on Landing Zone 1 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. SAOCOM 1B will deploy approximately 14 minutes after launch, GNOMES-1 and Tyvak-0172 will deploy approximately 61 and 62 minutes after liftoff.

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Falcon 9 launches SAOCOM 1B & Falcon 9 first stage landing

Aug 30, 2020


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the SAOCOM 1B spacecraft, along with the rideshare payloads Tyvak-0172 and PlanetiQ’s GNOMES-1, from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, on 30 August 2020, at 23:18 UTC (19:18 EDT). SAOCOM 1B is an Earth observation satellite (Satélite Argentino de Observación COn Microondas, Argentine Microwaves Observation Satellite). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage (B1059) landed on Landing Zone 1 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The Block 5 booster previously launched Dragon to the International Space Station for CRS-19 and CRS-20, and SpaceX’s ninth Starlink mission.

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Starlink mission

Sep 3, 2020


SpaceX is targeting Thursday, September 3 at 8:46 a.m. EDT, 12:46 UTC, for launch of its twelfth Starlink mission, which will launch 60 Starlink satellites to orbit. Falcon 9 will lift off from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. A backup opportunity is available on Friday, September 4 at 8:24 a.m. EDT, 12:24 UTC.

Falcon 9’s first stage previously supported launch of the GPS III Space Vehicle 03 mission in June 2020. Following stage separation, SpaceX will land Falcon 9’s first stage on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.

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SpaceX Starlink 12 launch & Falcon 9 first stage landing, 3 September 2020

Sep 3, 2020


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 60 Starlink satellites (Starlink-12) from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on 3 September 2020, at 12:46 UTC (08:46 EDT). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage (B1060) landed on the “Of Course I Still Love You” drone-ship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage previously launched the GPS III Space Vehicle 03 mission in June 2020

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How not to land an orbital rocket booster

Sep 14, 2017

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SpaceX Starlink mission highlights (launch, landing and deployment)

Oct 6, 2020


SpaceX Tuesday, October 6 at 7:29 a.m. EDT, 11:29 UTC, for its thirteenth Starlink mission, which launched 60 Starlink satellites to orbit. Falcon 9 lifted off from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Falcon 9’s first stage previously supported launch of Crew Dragon’s first flight to the International Space Station with NASA astronauts onboard and the ANASIS-II mission. Following stage separation, SpaceX will land Falcon 9’s first stage on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. One of Falcon 9’s fairing halves supported two previous Starlink launches.

The Starlink satellites will deploy approximately 1 hour and 1 minute after liftoff.

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Starlink mission

Streamed live on Oct 18, 2020


SpaceX is targeting Sunday, October 18 at 8:25 a.m. EDT, 12:25 UTC, for its fourteenth Starlink mission, which will launch 60 Starlink satellites to orbit. Falcon 9 will lift off from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, and a backup opportunity is available on Monday, October 19 at 8:06 a.m. EDT, 12:06 UTC.

Falcon 9’s first stage previously supported Crew Dragon’s first demonstration mission to the International Space Station, launch of the RADARSAT Constellation Mission, and three Starlink missions this year. Following stage separation, SpaceX will land Falcon 9’s first stage on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s fairing halves each previously supported two missions.

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SpaceX Starlink 14 launch & Falcon 9 first stage landing, 18 October 2020

Oct 18, 2020


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 60 Starlink satellites (Starlink-14) from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on 18 October 2020, at 12:25 UTC (8:25 EDT). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage (B1051) landed on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage previously supported Crew Dragon Demo-1, RADARSAT and three Starlink missions this year.

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Starlink mission

Streamed live Oct 24, 2020


On Saturday, October 24 at 11:31 a.m. EDT, 11:31 UTC, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launched 60 Starlink satellites to orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.

Falcon 9’s first stage previously supported the GPS III Space Vehicle 03 mission in June 2020 and a Starlink mission in September 2020. Following stage separation, SpaceX landed Falcon 9’s first stage on the “Just Read the Instructions” droneship, which was stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. The Starlink satellites deployed approximately 1 hour and 3 minutes after liftoff.

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SpaceX Starlink 15 launch & Falcon 9 first stage landing, 24 October 2020

Oct 24, 2020


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 60 Starlink satellites (Starlink-15) from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, on 24 October 2020, at 15:31 UTC (11:31 EDT). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage (B1060) landed on the “Just Read the Instructions” droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage previously supported the GPS III Space Vehicle 03 mission in June 2020 and a Starlink mission in September 2020.
Credit: SpaceX

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GPS III space vehicle 04 mission

Nov 5, 2020


SpaceX is targeting Thursday, November 5 for a Falcon 9 launch of the United States Space Force’s GPS III Space Vehicle 04 from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. The 15-minute launch window opens at 6:24 p.m. EST, 23:24 UTC, and a backup opportunity is available on Friday, November 6 with a 15-minute backup window opening at 6:20 p.m. EST, 23:20 UTC.

Following stage separation, SpaceX will land Falcon 9’s first stage on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. The spacecraft will deploy approximately 1 hour and 29 minutes after liftoff.

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Falcon 9 launches GPS III SV04 and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Nov 5, 2020


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the GPS III Space Vehicle 04 mission (GPS III SV04) from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, on 5 November 2020, at 23:24 UTC (18:24 EST). GPS III SV04 is the United States Space Force’s fourth Global Positioning System III space vehicle (SV). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage (Block 5 B1062) landed on the “Of Course I Still Love You” drone-ship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.
Credit: SpaceX

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Crew-1 Mission

Nov 15, 2020


SpaceX and NASA are targeting Sunday, November 15 for Falcon 9’s launch of Dragon’s first operational crew mission (Crew-1) to the International Space Station (ISS) from historic Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The instantaneous launch window opens at 7:27 p.m. EST on November 15, 00:27 UTC on November 16. Following stage separation, SpaceX will attempt to land Falcon 9’s first stage on the “Just Read the Instructions” droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. The launch webcast will go live about 4 hours before liftoff. Tune in here to watch live.

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Launch of SpaceX Crew-1 Mission on Falcon 9 with 4 Astronauts

Nov 15, 2020


SpaceX have successfully launched the first operational crewed mission for NASA, the 2nd crewed flight if you include Demo-2, on November 16th at 00:27 UTC, November 15th 19:27 Local time from Launch Pad 39A of Kennedy Space Center.

The Falcon 9 rocket carried the Dragon capsule 'Resilience' carrying NASA and Spacecraft commander Michael S. Hopkins, NASA astronaut and pilot Victor J. Glover, JAXA astronaut and Mission Specialist 1 Soichi Noguchi and NASA astronaut and Mission Specialist 2 Shannon Walker.

This was the first time Dragon carries 4 astronauts into orbit and onwards to the International Space Station.

Docking to the Space Station is set for 04:00 UTC on November 16th 2020.

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Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich launch and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Nov 21, 2020


The Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite was launched by a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, on 21 November 2020, at 17:17 UTC (09:17 PST). The Sentinel-6 mission is part of the European Union’s family of Copernicus satellite missions and consists of two satellites: Copernicus Sentinel-6A and Copernicus Sentinel-6B, scheduled to launch in 2025. The Copernicus Sentinel-6 mission aims to provide the most accurate data yet on sea level and how it changes over time. NASA’s contribution to the mission are three science instruments for each of the two satellites, the Advanced Microwave Radiometer, the Global Navigation Satellite System – Radio Occultation, and the Laser Retroreflector Array, as well as launch services, awarded for Sentinel-6A to SpaceX for approximately 97 million USD, and supporting operations of the NASA science instruments. The Sentinel-6A satellite was renamed in honor of Dr. Michael H. Freilich, the former director of NASA’s Earth Science Division. Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on Landing Zone 4 at Vandenberg Air Force Base.

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Starlink mission

Nov 24, 2020


SpaceX is targeting Tuesday, November 24 for launch of its sixteenth Starlink mission, which will launch 60 Starlink satellites from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The instantaneous launch window is at 9:13 p.m. EST, or 02:13 UTC on Wednesday, November 25.

The Falcon 9 first stage rocket booster supporting this mission previously flew on six other missions: the Telstar 18 VANTAGE mission in September 2018, the Iridium-8 mission in January 2019, and four Starlink missions in May 2019, January 2020, June 2020, and August 2020. Following stage separation, SpaceX will land Falcon 9’s first stage on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship, which will be located in the Atlantic Ocean. One half of Falcon 9’s fairing previously supported a mission, and the other half previously two.

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SpaceX Starlink 16 launch & Falcon 9 first stage landing, 25 November 2020

Nov 24, 2020


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 60 Starlink satellites (Starlink-16) from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, on 25 November 2020, at 02:13 UTC (24 November, 21:13 EDT). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage (B1049) landed on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage previously supported six other missions: the Telstar 18 VANTAGE mission in September 2018, the Iridium-8 mission in January 2019, and four Starlink missions in May 2019, January 2020, June 2020, and August 2020.

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CRS-21 mission

Dec 6, 2020


SpaceX is targeting Sunday, December 6 for launch of its twenty-first Commercial Resupply Services mission (CRS-21), which will launch from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. L is targeted for 11:17 a.m. EST, or 16:17 UTC. Dragon will separate from Falcon 9’s second stage about eleven minutes after liftoff and autonomously dock to the space station on Monday, December 7.

This is the first flight of the updated cargo version of Dragon, which is capable of carrying about 20 percent more volume than the previous version of Dragon and has double the amount of powered locker cargo capability. Dragon is now designed for up to five flights to and from the space station, and this cargo version of the spacecraft can stay on station for a duration more than twice as long as the previous version of Dragon.

The Falcon 9 first stage rocket booster supporting this launch previously supported launch of Dragon’s first flight with NASA astronauts to the International Space Station (Demo-2), the ANASIS-II mission, and a Starlink mission. Following stage separation, SpaceX will land Falcon 9’s first stage on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship, which will be located in the Atlantic Ocean.

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SpaceX CRS-21 launch and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Dec 6, 2020


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the CRS-21 Dragon spacecraft from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on 6 December 2020 at 16:17 UTC (11:17 EST). The CRS-21 spacecraft is the first Dragon expected to autonomously dock to the International Space Station, on 6 December 2020. Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship, located in the Atlantic Ocean. The first stage booster (Block 5 B1058) previously supported launch of Dragon’s first flight with NASA astronauts to the International Space Station (Demo-2), the ANASIS-II mission, and a Starlink mission.

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SXM-7 mission

Dec 13


SpaceX is targeting Sunday, December 13 at 12:30 p.m. EST, or 17:30 UTC, for the launch of the SXM-7 mission, which will launch from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. The launch window closes at 1:21 p.m. EST, or 17:21 UTC, and a backup launch opportunity is available on Monday, December 14 with a one-hour and 59-minute launch window opening at 11:22 a.m. EST, or 16:22 UTC.

The Falcon 9 first stage rocket booster supporting this launch previously supported Crew Dragon’s first flight to the International Space Station (Demo-1), launch of the RADARSAT Constellation Mission, and four Starlink launches in 2020. Following stage separation, SpaceX will land Falcon 9’s first stage on the “Just Read the Instructions” droneship, which will be located in the Atlantic Ocean. One half of Falcon 9’s fairing previously supported the ANASIS-II mission in July 2020.

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NROL-108 mission

Dec 19, 2020


SpaceX is now targeting Saturday, December 19 for launch of the NROL-108 mission from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Saturday’s three-hour launch window opens at 9:00 a.m. EST, or 14:00 UTC, and closes at 12:00 p.m. EST, or 17:00 UTC.

Falcon 9’s first stage booster previously supported launch of SpaceX’s 19th and 20th cargo resupply missions to the International Space Station, a Starlink mission, and the SAOCOM 1B mission. Following stage separation, SpaceX will land Falcon 9’s first stage on Landing Zone 1 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

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Turksat 5A mission

Jan 7, 2021


SpaceX is targeting 9:15 p.m. EST on Thursday, January 7 for launch of the Turksat 5A mission from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. There is a back-up opportunity available on Friday, January 8, with a four-hour launch window opening at 8:28 p.m. EST, or 01:28 UTC on January 9.

Falcon 9’s first stage booster previously supported launch of GPS III Space Vehicle 03 and two Starlink missions. Following stage separation, SpaceX will land Falcon 9’s first stage on the Just Read the Instructions droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s fairing is also flight-proven: one half previously supported the GPS III Space Vehicle 03 mission and the other flew aboard the ANASIS-II mission.

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Starlink mission

Streamed live Jan 20, 2021


SpaceX is targeting Wednesday, January 20 for its seventeenth Starlink mission, which will launch 60 Starlink satellites from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center. The instantaneous window is at 8:02 a.m. EST, or 13:02 UTC.

The Falcon 9 first stage rocket booster supporting this mission previously flew on seven other missions: the SXM-7 mission in December 2020, launch of the RADARSAT Constellation Mission in June 2019, launch of Crew Dragon’s first demonstration mission in March 2019, and four Starlink missions. Following stage separation, SpaceX will land Falcon 9’s first stage on the “Just Read the Instructions” droneship, which will be located in the Atlantic Ocean. One half of Falcon 9’s fairing previously supported a Starlink mission and the other previously supported two.

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SpaceX Starlink 17 launch & Falcon 9 first stage landing, 20 January 2021

Jan 20, 2021


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 60 Starlink satellites (Starlink-17) from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center, on 20 January 2021, at 13:02 UTC (08:02 EST). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage (B1051) landed on the “Just Read the Instructions” droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage previously supported seven other missions: the SXM-7 mission in December 2020, launch of the RADARSAT Constellation Mission in June 2019, launch of Crew Dragon’s first demonstration mission in March 2019, and four Starlink missions.

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Transporter-1 mission

Jan 24, 2021


SpaceX is targeting Sunday, January 24 for launch of Transporter-1, SpaceX’s first dedicated SmallSat Rideshare Program mission, from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The 22-minute launch window opens at 10:00 a.m. EST, or 15:00 UTC.

Falcon 9’s first stage booster previously supported launch of Crew Dragon’s second demonstration mission, the ANASIS-II mission, a Starlink mission, and launch of Dragon’s 21st cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station. Following stage separation, SpaceX will land Falcon 9’s first stage on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.

On board this launch are 133 commercial and government spacecraft (including CubeSats, microsats, and orbital transfer vehicles) and 10 Starlink satellites – the most spacecraft ever deployed on a single mission. The Starlink satellites aboard this mission will be the first in the constellation to deploy to a polar orbit.

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Starlink Mission

Streamed live Feb 4, 2021


SpaceX is targeting Thursday, February 4 for launch of 60 Starlink satellites from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The instantaneous window is at 1:19 a.m. EST, or 6:19​ UTC.

The Falcon 9 first stage rocket booster supporting this mission previously flew on four missions: the launches of GPS III Space Vehicle 03 and Turksat 5A and two Starlink missions. Following stage separation, SpaceX will land Falcon 9’s first stage on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship, which will be located in the Atlantic Ocean. One half of Falcon 9’s fairing previously flew on the SAOCOM-1B mission, and the other previously flew in support of the GPS III Space Vehicle 03 mission.

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SpaceX Starlink 19 launch & Falcon 9 first stage failed landing, 16 February 2021

Feb 16, 2021


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 60 Starlink satellites (Starlink-18) from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center, on 16 February 2021, at 03:59 UTC (15 February, at 22:59 EST). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage (B1059) failed to land on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage previously supported five other missions: Dragon’s 19th and 20th commercial resupply missions to the International Space Station, a Starlink mission, the SAOCOM 1B mission, and the NROL-108 mission.
Credit: SpaceX

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SpaceX Starlink 20 launch & Falcon 9 first stage landing, 4 March 2021

Mar 4, 2021


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 60 Starlink satellites (Starlink-20) from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center, on 4 March 2021, at 08:24 UTC (03:24 EST). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage (B1049) landed on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage previously supported seven missions: the Iridium-8 mission, the Telstar 18 VANTAGE mission, and five Starlink missions.
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SXM-8 mission

Jun 6, 2021


SpaceX is targeting Sunday, June 6 for Falcon 9’s launch of the SXM-8 mission from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The one-hour and 59-minute launch window opens at 12:26 a.m. EDT, 4:26 UTC, and a backup launch opportunity is available on Monday, June 7 with the same one-hour and 59-minute launch window.

Falcon 9’s first stage booster previously supported SpaceX’s Crew-1 and Crew-2 missions, which launched astronauts to the International Space Station. Following stage separation, SpaceX will land Falcon 9’s first stage on the “Just Read the Instructions” droneship, which will be located in the Atlantic Ocean.

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Falcon 9 launches SXM-8 and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Jun 6, 2021


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the SXM-8 satellite from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, on 6 June 2021, at 04:26 UTC (12:26 EDT). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on the “Just Read the Instructions” droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1061) previously supported SpaceX’s Crew-1 and Crew-2 missions.

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GPS III Space Vehicle 05 Mission

Streamed live Jun 17, 2021

On Thursday, June 17 at 12:09 p.m. EDT, Falcon 9 launched the GPS III Space Vehicle 05 mission from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This was the second launch and landing of this Falcon 9
stage booster, which previously supported launch of GPS III Space Vehicle 04. Following stage separation, SpaceX landed Falcon 9’s first stage on the “Just Read the Instructions” droneship, located in the Atlantic Ocean.

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Falcon 9 launches GPS III SV05 and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Jun 17, 2021


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the GPS III Space Vehicle 05 mission (GPS III SV05) from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, on 17 June 2021, at 16:09 UTC (14:09 EDT). GPS III SV05 is the United States Space Force’s fifth Global Positioning System III space vehicle (SV). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage (B1062) landed on the “Just Read the Instructions” drone-ship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean, having previously supported launch of GPS III Space Vehicle 04

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Transporter-2 mission

Streamed live Jun 30, 2021


SpaceX is targeting Wednesday, June 30 at 3:31 p.m. EDT for launch of Transporter-2, SpaceX’s second dedicated SmallSat Rideshare Program mission, from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This mission also marks SpaceX’s second launch to a polar orbit from Florida. On its way to space, Falcon 9 will fly on a southern trajectory along Florida’s eastern coast over the Atlantic ocean and may be visible from the ground.

Falcon 9’s first stage booster previously supported launch of GPS III Space Vehicle 03, Turksat 5A, and five Starlink missions. Following stage separation, SpaceX will land Falcon 9’s first stage on Landing Zone 1 (LZ-1) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. One half of Falcon 9’s fairing previously supported Transporter-1 and a Starlink mission, and the other previously flew on SAOCOM 1B and a Starlink mission.

On board this launch are 85 commercial and government spacecraft (including CubeSats, microsats, and orbital transfer vehicles) and 3 Starlink satellites. While there are fewer spacecraft on board compared to Transporter-1, this mission is actually launching more mass to orbit for SpaceX’s customers.

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SpaceX Transporter-2 launch and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Jun 30, 2021


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched Transporter-2, SpaceX’s second dedicated SmallSat Rideshare Program mission with 85 commercial and government small satellites and 3 Starlink satellites, from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, on 30 June 2021, at 19:31 UTC (15:31 EDT). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on Landing Zone 1 (LZ-1) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1060) previously supported seven missions: GPS-III Space Vehicle 03, Turksat 5A and five Starlink missions.

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CRS-23 mission

Streamed live Aug 29, 2021


SpaceX is targeting Sunday, August 29 for Falcon 9’s launch of Dragon's 23rd Commercial Resupply Services (CRS-23) mission. Liftoff is targeted for 3:14 a.m. EDT, or 7:14 UTC, from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center, Florida.

Falcon 9’s first stage booster previously supported SpaceX’s Crew-1 and Crew-2 missions, which launched astronauts to the International Space Station, and launch of SXM-8. Following stage separation, SpaceX will land Falcon 9’s first stage on the “A Shortfall of Gravitas” droneship, which will be located in the Atlantic Ocean.

The Dragon spacecraft supporting this mission previously supported SpaceX’s 21st Commercial Resupply Services (CRS-21) mission. Dragon will separate from Falcon 9’s second stage about twelve minutes after liftoff and autonomously dock to the space station on Monday, August 30 at approximately 11:00 a.m. EDT, 15:00 UTC.

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SpaceX CRS-23 launch and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Aug 29, 2021


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the CRS-23 Dragon spacecraft from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on 29 August 2021 at 07:14 UTC (03:14 EDT). The CRS-23 Dragon spacecraft previously supported the CRS-21 mission and is scheduled to autonomously dock to the International Space Station on 30 August 2021, at approximately 15:00 UTC (11:00 EDT). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage (B1061) landed on the “A Shortfall of Gravitas” droneship, located in the Atlantic Ocean. The booster previously supported SpaceX’s Crew-1 and Crew-2 missions, and the launch of SXM-8.

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Inspiration4 | Q&A with Inspiration4 Crew

Sep 14, 2021


Inspiration4, the world’s first all-civilian mission to orbit, is targeted to launch no earlier than 8:02 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. Watch the crew discuss their mission from historic Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Inspiration4 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inspiration4) on Wikipedia

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Inspiration4 | Launch

Streamed live Sept 15, 2021


On Wednesday, September 15 at 8:02 p.m. EDT, 00:02 UTC on September 16, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 successfully launched the Inspiration4 mission – the world’s first all-civilian human spaceflight to orbit – from historic Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Approximately three days after liftoff, Dragon and the crew of Inspiration4 will splash down at one of several possible landing sites off the Florida coast. Follow Dragon’s journey in the tracker above as the Inspiration4 crew orbits Earth approximately every 90 minutes.

Inspiration4 is commanded by Jared Isaacman, founder and CEO of Shift4 Payments and an accomplished pilot and adventurer. Joining him are Medical Officer Hayley Arceneaux, a physician assistant at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® and pediatric cancer survivor; Mission Specialist Chris Sembroski, an Air Force veteran and aerospace data engineer; and Mission Pilot Dr. Sian Proctor, a geoscientist, entrepreneur, and trained pilot.

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Inspiration4 launch and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Sep 16, 2021


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the Crew Dragon Resilience for the Inspiration4 mission from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on 16 September 2021, at 00:02 UTC (15 September, at 20:02 EDT). Inspiration4 is SpaceX’s first orbital mission with space tourists: Jared Isaacman, Hayley Arceneaux, Chris Sembroski and Sian Proctor. Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage (B1062) landed on the “Just Read the Instructions” droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean, having previously supported launch of GPS III Space Vehicle 04 (GPS III SV04) and GPS III SV05. Crew Dragon Resilience previously supported the Crew-1 mission.

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Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) Mission

Dec 9, 2021


SpaceX is targeting Thursday, December 9 for Falcon 9’s launch of NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) mission to low Earth orbit from historic Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The instantaneous launch window is at 1:00 a.m. EST (6:00 UTC). A backup opportunity is available on Friday, December 10 at 1:00 a.m. EST (6:00 UTC), should it be needed.

This will be the fifth flight for this Falcon 9’s first stage booster, which previously supported launch of Crew-1, Crew-2, SXM-8, and CRS-23. Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage will land on the Just Read the Instructions droneship, which will be located in the Atlantic Ocean.

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IXPE launch and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Dec 9, 2021


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) mission from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on 9 December 2021 at 06:00 UTC (01:00 EST). The IXPE spacecraft includes three space telescopes with sensitive detectors capable of measuring the polarization of cosmic X-rays, allowing scientists to answer fundamental questions about extremely complex environments in space where gravitational, electric, and magnetic fields are at their limits. The project is a collaboration between NASA and the Italian Space Agency. Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on the “Just Read the Instructions” droneship, located in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1061) previously supported launch of Crew-1, Crew-2, SXM-8, and CRS-23.

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IXPE separation

Dec 9, 2021


NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) spacecraft has successfully separated from the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket that launched it from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on 9 December 2021 at 06:00 UTC (01:00 EST). The IXPE spacecraft includes three space telescopes with sensitive detectors capable of measuring the polarization of cosmic X-rays, allowing scientists to answer fundamental questions about extremely complex environments in space where gravitational, electric, and magnetic fields are at their limits. The project is a collaboration between NASA and the Italian Space Agency.

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Turksat 5B mission

Dec 19, 2021


On Saturday, December 18 at 10:58 p.m. EST, Falcon 9 launched the Turksat 5B mission to geostationary transfer orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This was the third launch and landing of this booster, which previously supported launch of CRS-22 and Crew-3.

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Falcon 9 launches Turksat-5B and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Dec 19, 2021


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the Turksat-5B mission from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, on 19 December 2021, at 03:58 UTC (18 December, at 22:58 EST). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage (B1067) landed on the “A Shortfall of Gravitas” droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean, having previously supported the CRS-22 and Crew-3 missions.

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Transporter-3 mission

Jan 13, 2022


SpaceX is targeting Thursday, January 13 for a Falcon 9 launch of Transporter-3 to orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The 29-minute launch window opens at 10:25 a.m. EST, or 15:25 UTC, and a backup opportunity is available on Friday, January 14 with the same window.

Falcon 9’s first stage booster previously launched Crew Demo-2, ANASIS-II, CRS-21, Transporter-1, and five Starlink missions. Following stage separation, SpaceX will land Falcon 9’s first stage on Landing Zone 1 (LZ-1) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

Transporter-3 is SpaceX’s third dedicated rideshare mission, and on board this launch are 105 spacecraft (including CubeSats, microsats, PocketQubes, and orbital transfer vehicles).

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SpaceX Transporter-3 launch and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Jan 13, 2022


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched Transporter-3, SpaceX’s third dedicated SmallSat Rideshare Program mission with 105 small spacecraft, from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, on 13 January 2022, at 15:25 UTC (10:25 EST). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on Landing Zone 1 (LZ-1) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1058) previously supported nine missions: Crew Demo-2, ANASIS-II, CRS-21, Transporter-1 and five Starlink missions.

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COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation FM2 Mission

Feb 1, 2022


SpaceX is targeting Monday, January 31 for launch of the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation FM2 mission to low Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The instantaneous launch window is at 6:11 p.m. EST, or 23:11 UTC.

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Falcon 9 launches CSG-2 and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Feb 1, 2022


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the CSG-2 satellite from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, on 31 January 2022, at 23:11 UTC (18:11 EST). The second COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation satellite (CSG-2) is an Earth observation spacecraft launched for the Italian Space Agency (ASI). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on Landing Zone 1 (LZ-1) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1052) previously supported two Falcon Heavy missions: Arabsat-6A and STP-2.

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NROL-87 mission

Feb 2, 2022


SpaceX is targeting Wednesday, February 2 for Falcon 9’s launch of NROL-87 to orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The instantaneous launch window is at 12:27 p.m. PST (20:18 UTC), and a backup opportunity is available on February 3 at 12:18 p.m. PST (20:18 UTC).

Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage will land on Landing Zone 4 at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

A live webcast of this mission will begin about 15 minutes prior to liftoff.

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Falcon 9 launches NROL-87 and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Feb 2, 2022


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the NROL-87 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, on 2 February 2022, at 20:27 UTC (12:27 PST). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage (B1071) landed on Landing Zone 4 at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

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Transporter-4 mission

Apr 1, 2022


On Friday, April 1 at 12:24 p.m. ET, Falcon 9 launched Transporter-4, SpaceX’s fourth dedicated smallsat rideshare program mission, from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This was the seventh launch and landing of this Falcon 9 stage booster, which previously supported launch of Crew-1, Crew-2, SXM-8, CRS-23, IXPE, and one Starlink mission. Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on the Just Read the Instructions droneship, which was stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.

On board this flight were 40 spacecraft, including CubeSats, microsats, picosats, non-deploying hosted payloads, and an orbital transfer vehicle carrying spacecraft to be deployed at a later time.

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SpaceX Transporter-4 launch and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Apr 1, 2022


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched Transporter-4, SpaceX’s fourth dedicated SmallSat Rideshare Program mission with 40 small spacecraft, from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, on 1 April 2022, at 16:24 UTC (12:24 EDT). Falcon 9’s first stage landed on the “Just Read the Instructions” droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1061) previously supported six missions: Crew-1, Crew-2, SXM-8, CRS-23, IXPE and one Starlink mission.

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Falcon 9 launches NROL-85 and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Apr 17, 2022


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the NROL-85 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, on 17 April 2022, at 13:13 UTC (06:13 PDT). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on Landing Zone 4 at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1071) previously launched the NROL-87 mission.

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Transporter-5 mission

May 25, 2022


SpaceX is targeting Wednesday, May 25 for a Falcon 9 launch of Transporter-5 to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The 57-minute launch window opens at 2:35 p.m. ET, or 18:35 UTC. A backup opportunity is available on Thursday, May 26, with the same launch window. Falcon 9 will fly along Florida’s eastern coast over the ocean and may be visible from the ground.

Falcon 9’s first stage booster previously launched Crew-1, Crew-2, SXM-8, CRS-23, IXPE, one Starlink mission, and Transporter-4. After stage separation, Falcon 9 will return to Earth and land on Landing Zone 1 (LZ-1) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

Transporter-5 is SpaceX’s fifth dedicated smallsat rideshare mission. On this flight are 59 spacecraft, including CubeSats, microsats, non-deploying hosted payloads, and orbital transfer vehicles.

A live webcast of this mission will begin about 10 minutes prior to liftoff.

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SpaceX Transporter-5 launch and Falcon 9 first stage landing

May 25, 2022


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched Transporter-5, SpaceX’s fifth dedicated SmallSat Rideshare Program mission with 59 small spacecraft, from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, on 25 May 2022, at 18:35 UTC (14:35 EDT). Falcon 9’s first stage landed on Landing Zone 1 (LZ-1) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1061) previously supported seven missions: Crew-1, Crew-2, SXM-8, CRS-23, IXPE, Transporter-4 and one Starlink mission.

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Falcon 9 launches Nilesat 301 and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Jun 9, 2022


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the Nilesat 301 communications satellite from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, on 8 June 2022, at 21:04 UTC (17:04 EDT). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on the “Just Read the Instructions” droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1062) previously supported six missions: GPS III SV04, GPS III SV05, Inspiration4, Axiom-1 and two Starlink missions.

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Nilesat 301 mission

Streamed live on Jun 8, 2022


On Wednesday, June 8 at 5:04 p.m. ET, Falcon 9 launched Nilesat 301 to a geosynchronous transfer orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

This was the seventh launch and landing of this booster, which previously supported the launch of GPS III Space Vehicle 04, GPS III Space Vehicle 05, Inspiration4, Ax-1, and two Starlink missions.

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SARah-1 mission

Jun 18, 2022


SpaceX is targeting Saturday, June 18 for a Falcon 9 launch of the SARah-1 mission from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The instantaneous launch window is at 7:19 a.m. PT, 14:19 UTC, and a backup opportunity is available on Monday, June 20 at 7:19 a.m. PT, 14:19 UTC.

The Falcon 9 first stage booster supporting this mission previously launched the NROL-87 and NROL-85 missions. Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage will return to land on Landing Zone 4 at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

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Falcon 9 launches SARah-1 and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Jun 18, 2022


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the SARah-1 Earth observation satellite from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, on 18 June 2022, at 14:19 UTC (07:19 PDT). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on Landing Zone 4 at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1071) previously launched the NROL-87 and NROL-85 missions. SARah is a new operational reconnaissance system consisting of several satellites developer and built by Airbus Defence and Space.

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Globalstar FM15 mission

Jun 19, 2022


On Sunday, June 19 at 12:27 a.m. ET, Falcon 9 launched Globalstar FM15 to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

This was the ninth launch and landing of this booster, which previously supported the launch of Crew-1, Crew-2, SXM-8, CRS-23, IXPE, one Starlink mission, Transporter-4, and Transporter-5.

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Falcon 9 launches Globalstar-2 FM15 and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Jun 19, 2022


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the Globalstar-2 FM15 mission from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, on 19 June 2022, at 04:27 UTC (12:27 EDT). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on the Just Read the Instructions droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1061) previously supported eight missions: Crew-1, Crew-2, SXM-8, CRS-23, IXPE, Transporter-4, Transporter-5 and one Starlink mission.

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SES-22 Mission

Streamed live on Jun 29, 2022


On Wednesday, June 29 at 5:04 p.m. ET, Falcon 9 launched SES-22 to a geosynchronous transfer orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

This was the second launch and landing of this booster, which previously supported the launch of one Starlink mission.

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Falcon 9 launches SES-22 and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Jun 30, 2022


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the SES-22 communications satellite from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, on 29 June 2022, at 21:04 UTC (17:04 EDT). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on the “A Shortfall of Gravitas” droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1073) previously supported the launch of one Starlink mission.

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KPLO mission

Streamed live on Aug 5, 2022


On Thursday, August 4 at 7:08 p.m. ET, Falcon 9 launched KPLO to a ballistic lunar transfer orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

This was the sixth launch and landing of this booster, which previously supported the launch of Arabsat-6A, STP-2, COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation FM2, and two Starlink missions.

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Falcon 9 launches KPLO (Danuri) and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Aug 5, 2022


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the KPLO mission to a ballistic lunar transfer orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, on 4 August 2022, at 23:08 UTC (19:08 EDT). The Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (KPLO), also known as Danuri ( 다누리) is the first lunar probe from the Republic of Korea. The KPLO unmanned lunar probe is expected to carry out the mission of lunar observation while flying at an altitude of 100km over the Moon. Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on the “Just Read the Instructions” droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1052) previously supported two Falcon Heavy missions, Arabsat-6A and STP-2, and launched CSG-2 and two Starlink mission.
Credit: SpaceX/KARI

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Intelsat G-33/G-34 Mission

Oct 9, 2022


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the Intelsat Galaxy 33 and Galaxy 34 (G-33/G-34) geosynchronous communications satellites from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, on 8 October 2022, at 23:05 UTC (19:05 EDT). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on the “A Shortfall of Gravitas” droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1060) previously supported thirteen missions: Transporter-2, GPS-III Space Vehicle 03, Turksat-5A and ten Starlink missions.

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Falcon 9 launches Intelsat G-33/G-34 and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Oct 9, 2022


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the Intelsat Galaxy 33 and Galaxy 34 (G-33/G-34) geosynchronous communications satellites from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, on 8 October 2022, at 23:05 UTC (19:05 EDT). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on the “A Shortfall of Gravitas” droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1060) previously supported thirteen missions: Transporter-2, GPS-III Space Vehicle 03, Turksat-5A and ten Starlink missions.

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Eutelsat HOTBIRD 13F Mission

Oct 15, 2022


SpaceX is targeting Saturday, October 15 at 1:22 a.m. ET for launch of the Eutelsat HOTBIRD 13F mission to a geosynchronous transfer orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. A 116-minute backup launch opportunity is available on Saturday, October 15 opening at 11:26 a.m. ET (3:26 UTC on October 16).

The Falcon 9 first stage booster supporting this mission previously launched CRS-24 and one Starlink mission. After stage separation, the first stage will land on the Just Read the Instructions droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.

A live webcast of this mission will begin about 15 minutes prior to liftoff.

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Falcon 9 launches Eutelsat Hotbird 13F & Falcon 9 first stage landing

Oct 15, 2022


A SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle launched the Eutelsat Hotbird 13F communications satellite from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, on 15 October 2022, at 05:22 UTC (01:22 EDT). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on the “Just Read the Instructions” droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1069) previously launched CRS-24 and one Starlink mission.

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Falcon 9 launches Intelsat G-31/G-32

Nov 12, 2022


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the Intelsat Galaxy 31 and Galaxy 32 (G-31/G-32) geosynchronous communications satellites from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, on 12 November 2022, at 16:06 UTC (11:06 EST). Falcon 9’s first stage (B1051) previously supported thirteen missions: SXM-7, RADARSAT Constellation Mission, Demo-1 (Crew Dragon’s first demonstration mission) and ten Starlink missions. Due to mission requirements, Falcon 9’s first stage was not planned to be recovered on this mission.

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Falcon 9 launches Eutelsat 10B

Nov 23, 2022


A SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle launched the Eutelsat 10B communications satellite from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, on 23 November 2022, at 02:57 UTC (22 November, at 21:57 EST). Falcon 9’s first stage (B1049) previously supported ten missions: Iridium-8, Telstar 18 VANTAGE and eight Starlink missions. SpaceX did not attempt to recover Falcon 9’s first stage on this mission.

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https://youtu.be/Dm_OjZ5gBLA

OneWeb 1 Mission

Dec 9, 2022


On Thursday, December 8 at 5:27 p.m. ET, SpaceX launched the OneWeb 1 mission to low-Earth orbit from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

This was the fourth launch and landing of this Falcon 9 first stage booster, which previously launched CRS-24, Eutelsat HOTBIRD 13F, and one Starlink mission.

OneWeb satellite constellation (https://pr.ai/showthread.php?t=21756)

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https://youtu.be/PhrFwoVBfdM

SWOT launch and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Dec 16, 2022


A SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle launched the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, on 16 December 2022, at 11:46 UTC (03:46 PST). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage (B1071) landed on Landing Zone 4 (LZ-4) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, having previously supported five missions: NROL-87, NROL-85, SARah-1 and two Starlink missions. SWOT was jointly developed by NASA and Centre National D'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) with contributions from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and United Kingdom Space Agency. SWOT will survey nearly all water on Earth’s surface for the first time, measuring the height of the world’s oceans, rivers, and lakes, helping scientists track how fresh and saltwater bodies change over time.

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SES O3b mPOWER Mission

Dec 17, 2022


SpaceX is targeting Friday, December 16 for a Falcon 9 launch of the SES O3b mPOWER mission to medium-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Liftoff is targeted for 5:48 p.m. ET (22:48 UTC), and a backup opportunity is available on Saturday, December 17 with an 87-minute launch window opening at 4:21 p.m. ET (21:21 UTC).

The first stage booster supporting this mission previously launched CRS-22, Crew-3, Turksat 5B, Crew-4, CRS-25, Eutelsat HOTBIRD 13G and one Starlink mission. Following stage separation, the first stage will land on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.

A live webcast of this mission will begin about 15 minutes prior to liftoff.

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Falcon 9 launches the first two SES O3b mPOWER satellites and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Dec 17, 2022


A SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle launched the first two SES O3b mPOWER satellites from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, on 16 December 2022, at 22:48 UTC (17:48 EST). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on the “A Shortfall of Gravitas” droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1067) previously supported seven missions: CRS-22, Crew-3, Turksat-5B, Crew-4, CRS-25, Eutelsat HOTBIRD 13G and one Starlink mission.

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Falcon 9 launches EROS C-3, Falcon 9 first stage landing and EROS C-3 separation

Dec 30, 2022


A SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle launched the Israeli Earth Observation (ISI) EROS C-3 satellite to a low-earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, on 30 December 2022, at 07:38 UTC (29 December, at 23:38 local time). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on Landing Zone 4 (LZ-4) at Vandenberg Space Force Base. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1061) previously supported ten missions: Crew-1, Crew-2, SXM-8, CRS-23, IXPE, Transporter-4, Transporter-5, Globalstar-2 FM15 and two Starlink missions.

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SpaceX Transporter-6 launch and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Jan 3, 2023

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched Transporter-6, SpaceX’s sixth dedicated SmallSat Rideshare Program mission with 114 small spacecraft, from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, on 3 January 2023, at 14:56 UTC (09:56 EST). Falcon 9’s first stage landed on Landing Zone 1 (LZ-1) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1060) previously supported fourteen missions: Transporter-2, GPS-III Space Vehicle 03, Turksat-5A, Intelsat G-33/G-34 and ten Starlink missions.

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https://youtu.be/ksoi_hMEVA8

OneWeb 16 launch and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Jan 10, 2023


A SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle launched 40 OneWeb satellites (OneWeb 16) from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, on 10 January 2023, at 04:50 UTC (9 January, at 23:50 EST). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage (B1076) landed on Landing Zone 1 (LZ-1) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, having previously supported the CRS-26 mission.

OneWeb satellite constellation (https://pr.ai/showthread.php?t=21756)

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https://youtu.be/Gu71k4FUjCY

Falcon 9 launches GPS III SV06 and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Jan 18, 2023


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the GPS III Space Vehicle 06 mission (GPS III SV06) from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, on 18 January 2023, at 12:24 UTC (07:24 EST). GPS III SV06 is the United States Space Force’s sixth Global Positioning System III space vehicle (SV). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage (B1077) landed on the “A Shortfall of Gravitas” drone-ship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean, having previously supported the Crew-5 mission.

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https://youtu.be/A_6EogVXdYA

Falcon 9 launches Hispasat Amazonas Nexus and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Feb 7, 2023


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the Hispasat Amazonas Nexus communications satellite to a geosynchronous transfer orbit, from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, on 7 February 2023, at 01:32 UTC (6 February, 20:32 EST). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on the “Just Read the Instructions” drone-ship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1073) previously supported five missions: SES-22, Hakuto-R M1 and three Starlink missions.

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https://youtu.be/GKI9zcd_MpI

Inmarsat-6 F2 launch and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Feb 18, 2023


A SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle launched the Inmarsat-6 F2 (I-6 F2) satellite from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, on 18 February 2023, at 03:59 UTC (17 February, at 22:59 EST). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on the “Just Read the Instructions” droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1077) previously supported two missions: Crew-5 and GPS III SV06. Inmarsat-6 F2 is the second satellite in Inmarsat’s sixth series of communications satellites.

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https://youtu.be/_fR4sgsTzq8

Falcon 9 launches SES-18/SES-19 and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Mar 18, 2023


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the SES-18 and SES-19 communications satellites from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, on 17 March 2023, at 23:38 UTC (19:38 EDT). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on the “Just Read the Instructions” droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1069) previously supported five missions: CRS-24, Eutelsat HOTBIRD 13F, OneWeb 15 and two Starlink mission.

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https://youtu.be/cfg6TGsdvkQ

Falcon 9 launches Tranche 0 and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Apr 2, 2023


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the Tranche 0 mission for the Space Development Agency (SDA), from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, on 2 April 2023, at 14:29 UTC (07:29 PDT). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on Landing Zone 4 (LZ-4) at Vandenberg Space Force Base. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1075) previously supported one Starlink mission. According to SDA, “Tranche 0 will comprise 28 satellites: 20 in the Transport Layer for communications and data; and eight in the missile warning/tracking Tracking Layer”.

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https://youtu.be/Ro4VwEiZ-Xk

Falcon 9 launches IS-40e and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Apr 7, 2023


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the Intelsat IS-40e satellite, with NASA’s TEMPO (Tropospheric Emissions Monitoring of Pollution instrument) onboard, from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, on 7 April 2023, at 04:30 UTC (00:30 EDT). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on the “A Shortfall of Gravitas” droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1076) previously supported three missions: CRS-26, OneWeb 16 and one Starlink mission.

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https://youtu.be/JJ_ruhGDsnU

SpaceX Transporter-7 launch and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Apr 15, 2023


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched Transporter-7, SpaceX’s seventh dedicated SmallSat Rideshare Program mission with 51 payloads, from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, on 14 April 2023, at 06:48 UTC (13 April, at 23:48 PDT). Falcon 9’s first stage landed on Landing Zone 4 (LZ-4) at Vandenberg Space Force Base. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1063) previously supported nine missions: Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich, DART, and seven Starlink missions.
For the first time, a shorter second stage MVac nozzle was because Falcon 9 didn’t need as much performance to get the payload to its final destination.

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https://youtu.be/PEJ90QFQw9E

Falcon 9 launches SES O3b mPOWER 3 & 4 satellites and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Apr 29, 2023


A SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle launched SES’s third and fourth O3b mPOWER satellites from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, on 28 April 2023, at 22:12 UTC (18:12 EDT). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on the “Just Read the Instructions” droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1078) previously supported the Crew-6 mission.

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https://youtu.be/H900nKvkqqg

Falcon 9 launches Arabsat BADR-8 and Falcon 9 first stage landing

May 27, 2023


A SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle launched the Arabsat BADR-8 satellite to a geosynchronous transfer orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, on 27 May 2023, at 04:30 UTC (00:30 EDT). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on the “Just Read the Instructions” droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1062) previously supported thirteen missions: GPS III SV04, GPS III SV05, Inspiration4, Ax-1, Nilesat 301, OneWeb 17 and seven Starlink missions.

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https://youtu.be/OwVXuL1TJ-M

SpaceX Transporter-8 launch and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Jun 13, 2023


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched Transporter-8, SpaceX’s eighth dedicated SmallSat Rideshare Program mission with 72 payloads, from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, on 12 June 2023, at 21:35 UTC (14:35 PDT). Falcon 9’s first stage landed on Landing Zone 4 (LZ-4) at Vandenberg Space Force Base. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1071) previously supported eight missions: NROL-87, NROL-85, SARah-1, SWOT and four Starlink missions.

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https://youtu.be/4K0UchLliiY

Falcon 9 launches SATRIA-1 and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Jun 19, 2023


A SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle launched the PSN SATRIA-1 satellite to a geosynchronous transfer orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, on 18 June 2023, at 22:21 UTC (18:21 EDT). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on the “A Shortfall of Gravitas” droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1067) previously supported eleven missions: CRS-22, Crew-3, Turksat-5B, Crew-4, CRS-25, Eutelsat HOTBIRD 13G, O3b mPOWER-a and four Starlink missions.

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https://youtu.be/lysDdLHlKDY

Falcon 9 launches Intelsat G-37 and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Aug 3, 2023


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the Intelsat Galaxy 37/Horizons-4 (G-37/H-4) geosynchronous communications satellite from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, on 3 August 2023, at 05:00 UTC (01:00 EST). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on the “Just Read the Instructions” droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1077) previously supported five missions: Crew-5, GPS III SV06, Inmarsat-6 F2, CRS-28 and one Starlink mission.

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https://youtu.be/3hubWBKEoMo?si=6T4q1qX3L9YV1IUS

Falcon 9 launches Tranche 0B and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Sep 2, 2023


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the second Tranche 0 mission (Tranche 0B) for the Space Development Agency (SDA), from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, on 2 September 2023, at 14:25 UTC (07:25 PDT). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on Landing Zone 4 (LZ-4) at Vandenberg Space Force Base. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1063) previously supported twelve missions: Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich, DART, Transporter-7, OneWeb 19/Iridium-9 and eight Starlink missions. According to SDA, “Tranche 0 will comprise 28 satellites: 20 in the Transport Layer for communications and data; and eight in the missile warning/tracking Tracking Layer”.

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https://youtu.be/ksMuT6d_nP8?si=nFXuN83Gp-kPegF-

Falcon 9 launches SES O3b mPOWER 5 & 6 satellites and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Nov 12, 2023


A SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle launched SES’s fifth and sixth O3b mPOWER satellites from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, on 12 November 2023, at 21:08 UTC (16:08 EST). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on the “A Shortfall of Gravitas” droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1076) previously supported eight missions: CRS-26, OneWeb 16, Intelsat IS-40e and five Starlink missions.

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https://youtu.be/An0ng93CYH8?si=N8HaRabh2tz-QYJE

Falcon 9 launches Korea 425 & Falcon 9 first stage landing

Dec 1, 2023


A SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle launched the Korea 425 mission (25 spacecraft) to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, on 1 December 2023, at 18:19 UTC (10:19 PST). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on the Landing Zone 4 (LZ-4) at Vandenberg Space Force Base. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1061) previously supported 16 missions: Crew-1, Crew-2, SXM-8, CRS-23, IXPE, Transporter-4, Transporter-5, Globalstar-2 FM15, EROS C-3 and 7 Starlink missions.

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https://youtu.be/pVpNjsLrel0?si=95M5qv5jA5dPcnXz

Falcon 9 launches SARah-2 & SARah-3 and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Dec 24, 2023


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the SARah-2 and SARah-3 reflector satellites built by OHB from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, on 24 December 2023, at 13:11 UTC (05:11 PST). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on Landing Zone 4 (LZ-4) at Vandenberg Space Force Base. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1075) previously supported seven missions: SDA Tranche 0 (SDA-0A) and six Starlink missions.

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https://youtu.be/oUVoCPbSjs4?si=Ts3CqdOyi8Ur3l7Q

Falcon 9 launches Ovzon 3 & Falcon 9 first stage landing

Jan 4, 2024


A SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle launched the Ovzon 3 satellite to geosynchronous transfer orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, on 3 January 2024, at 23:04 UTC (18:04 EST). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on Landing Zone 1 (LZ-1) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1076) previously supported nine missions: CRS-26, OneWeb 16, Intelsat IS-40e, SES O3b mPOWER 5 & 6 and five Starlink missions.

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https://youtu.be/oYLXMFdTDiI?si=i4bhRGqQrhT75pjP

PACE launch & Falcon 9 first stage landing

Feb 8, 2024


A SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle launched NASA’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) mission to a sun-synchronous orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, on 8 February 2024, at 06:33 UTC (01:33 EST). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on Landing Zone 1 (LZ-1) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1081) previously supported Crew-7, CRS-29 and one Starlink mission.

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https://youtu.be/H0or6YwbZpQ?si=V5wmZQBdoH1kN9bE

Falcon 9 launches USSF-124 and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Feb 15, 2024


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the USSF-124 mission to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, on 14 February 2024, at 22:30 UTC (17:30 EST). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on Landing Zone 2 (LZ-2) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1078) previously supported six missions: Crew-6, SES O3b mPOWER and four Starlink missions.

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Falcon 9 launches Merah Putih 2 and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Feb 20, 2024


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the Telkomsat Merah Putih 2 mission to geosynchronous transfer orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, on 20 February 2024, at 20:11 UTC (13:11 EST). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on the “Just Read the Instructions” droneship, Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1067) previously supported 16 missions: CRS-22, Crew-3, Turksat-5B, Crew-4, CRS-25, Eutelsat HOTBIRD 13G, O3b mPOWER-a, PSN SATRIA-1 and eight Starlink missions.

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https://youtu.be/foP7bSjtffM?si=LzAgAs7zOigilJiH

SpaceX Transporter-10 launch and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Mar 5, 2024


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched Transporter-10, SpaceX’s tenth dedicated SmallSat Rideshare Program mission with 53 payloads, from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, on 4 March 2024, at 22:05 UTC (14:05 PST). Falcon 9’s first stage landed on Landing Zone 4 (LZ-4) at Vandenberg Space Force Base. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1081) previously supported four missions: Crew-7, CRS-29, PACE and one Starlink mission.

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https://youtu.be/OAaaFuzL9Jk?si=RAprksdOZRfHjo4R

Falcon 9 launches Eutelsat 36D and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Mar 31, 2024


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the Eutelsat 36D mission to geosynchronous transfer orbit from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on 30 March 2024, at 21:52 UTC (17:52 EDT). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on the “Just Read the Instructions” droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1076) previously supported 11 missions: CRS-26, OneWeb 16, Intelsat IS-40e, SES O3b mPOWER 5 & 6, Ovzon 3 and six Starlink missions.

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https://youtu.be/DEu2q_CdZVw?si=tcgjJBx25zzELyVO

SpaceX Bandwagon-1 launch and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Apr 8, 2024


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched Bandwagon-1, a SpaceX dedicated rideshare mission to a mid-inclination orbit, from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on 7 April 2024, at 23:16 UTC (19:16 EDT). Falcon 9’s first stage landed on Landing Zone 1 (LZ-1) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1073) previously supported 13 missions: Hispasat Amazonas Nexus, SES-22, Hakuto-R M1, CRS-27 and 9 Starlink missions.

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https://youtu.be/y-4l5OJw8f8?si=6A9GPbGsW_PAnZHf

SpaceX USSF-62 launch and Falcon 9 first stage landing

Apr 11, 2024


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the USSF-62 mission, the first USSF Weather System Follow- on-Microwave (WSF-M) satellite, to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, on 11 April 2024, at 14:25 UTC (07:25 PDT). Falcon 9’s first stage landed on Landing Zone 4 (LZ-4) at Vandenberg Space Force Base. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1082) previously supported two Starlink missions.

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https://youtu.be/F5OAhe4TteI?si=fz4bzLJLQNqoYmtt

Falcon 9 launches NROL-146 and Falcon 9 first stage landing

May 22, 2024


A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the NROL-146 mission from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, on 22 May 2024, at 08:00 UTC (01:00 PDT). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship, stationed in the Pacific Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1071) previously supported 15 missions: NROL-87, NROL-85, SARah-1, SWOT, Transporter-8, Transporter-9 and nine Starlink missions.