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SpaceX's next astronaut launch for NASA is officially on for Feb. 11 as FAA clears Falcon 9 rocket to fly again

By Mike Wall published

The FAA has cleared the Falcon 9 rocket to return to flight, freeing NASA and SpaceX to target Feb. 11 for the launch of the Crew-12 astronaut mission to the International Space Station.

Launches & Spacecraft
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When will SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket return to flight after 4 upper-stage issues in 19 months?

By Mike Wall published

For the fourth time in the last 19 months, the upper stage of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket experienced a problem during a mission. How long will the vehicle be grounded this time?

Launches & Spacecraft
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SpaceX Dragon arrives for Crew-12 launch | Space photo of the day for Feb. 6, 2026

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

Crew-12's timeline has been unusually dynamic.

Launches & Spacecraft
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China joins race to develop space-based data centers with 5-year plan

By Julian Dossett published

China will work on establishing space-based data centers as a part of a larger five-year plan to expand the nation's already significant presence in space.

Satellites
View from the upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket during a launch of 25 Starlink satellites on Feb. 2, 2026. The upper stage failed to deorbit as planned on that mission, after successfully deploying the satellites.

SpaceX grounds its Falcon 9 rocket after a problem with its upper stage. Will the Crew-12 astronaut mission be affected?

By Mike Wall published

SpaceX has temporarily grounded its Falcon 9 rocket after an upper stage failed to deorbit as planned during a Feb. 2 launch. Will the issue affect the company's Crew-12 astronaut mission?

Launches & Spacecraft
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Groundhog Day launch sends SpaceX Starlink satellites into Earth orbit from California (video)

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 25 Starlink satellites launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026.

Launches & Spacecraft
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NASA's Artemis 2 mission to the moon puts Crew-12 SpaceX launch in delicate dance

By Josh Dinner published

SpaceX launch date of Crew-12 astronauts to the International Space Station will depend on the outcome of the Artemis 2 wet dress rehearsal and launch attempts.

Human Spaceflight
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Blue Origin pausing space tourism flights for at least 2 years to focus on moon plans

By Mike Wall published

Blue Origin will ground its New Shepard suborbital vehicle for at least two years, in order to devote more resources to the company's crewed moon plans.

Private Spaceflight
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SpaceX launches Starlink satellites from two coasts in two days

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 25 Starlink satellites lifted off from California on Jan. 29, 2026. The company repeated the feat the next day with 29 satellites from Florida.

Launches & Spacecraft
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NASA and SpaceX move up launch of Crew-12 astronauts to Feb. 11 as relief crew after ISS medical evacuation

By Josh Dinner published

NASA and SpaceX are proceeding ahead of schedule with their next astronaut launch to the International Space Station, which is currently operating with a skeleton crew.

Human Spaceflight
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