Launches & Spacecraft

Rocket issue delays 1st orbital rocket launch from the UK

By Elizabeth Howell Published 2 August 26

While testing a rocket on the launch pad at the U.K.'s SaxaVord Spaceport, RFA found 'an issue with the vehicle that requires further investigation.'

SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites to orbit from California (photos)

By Mike Wall Published 1 August 26

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 24 more of the company's Starlink internet satellites from California's central coast late on Friday night (July 31).

SpaceX's Starship seen in space by next-gen Starlink satellite (video)

By Mike Wall Published 31 July 26

We just got an amazing new view of SpaceX's Starship vehicle in space, thanks to one of the company's Starlink V3 broadband satellites.

NASA is sending 2 probes to the moon to test complex 'three-body orbits'

By Brett Tingley Published 31 July 26

NASA is planning to send two maneuverable probes to lunar orbit in order to learn how spacecraft are affected by the complex gravity environment near the moon.

Watch SpaceX's Starship land at sea in these stunning new videos

By Elizabeth Howell Published 31 July 26

SpaceX used drones and a special 'buoy cam' to capture incredible footage of its Starship upper stage making a soft ocean landing after its 13th test flight on July 24.

The US government wants to bypass environmental laws for commercial launches and spacecraft reentries

By Elizabeth Howell Published 30 July 26

The FAA, facing a backlog in demand for space missions, is proposing to cut down on environmental reviews to accelerate launches and re-entries.

SpaceX launches secret US spy satellite from Florida (video)

By Mike Wall Last updated 30 July 26

SpaceX launched a secret reconnaissance mission for the U.S. government early on Thursday morning, July 30, 2026 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

NASA launched this spacecraft to save a space telescope. Now, it needs saving too

By Brett Tingley Published 29 July 26

NASA launched the Swift Boost mission earlier this month to try and save one of its aging science observatories, but the rescue spacecraft is now experiencing control issues.

SpaceX Starship still floating 5 days after flight | Space photo of the day for July 29, 2026

By Brett Tingley Published 29 July 26

SpaceX continues to collect imagery of the vehicle as it floats in the Indian Ocean five days after its most recent flight test.

SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites to orbit in wake of Starship test flight (video)

By Robert Z. Pearlman Published 28 July 26

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 Starlink satellites lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Saturday, July 25, 2026.