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US Space Force is launching more missions than ever. Lawmakers worry America's spaceports can't keep up
By Brett Tingley published
The House Armed Services Committee has raised concerns about whether Space Force's two main coastal ranges can keep up with rising launch demands.
China launches new mystery Shiyan satellite (video)
By Andrew Jones published
China launched the latest in its secretive Shiyan satellite series on May 12 atop a Long March 4C rocket. China's space agency says the satellite will be used for "space environment monitoring."
What time is Blue Origin's private NS-25 astronaut launch on May 19?
By Tariq Malik published
A Blue Origin rocket will launch its first private astronaut spaceflight since 2022 this weekend. Here's what time to watch.
Japanese-European spacecraft bound for Mercury weakened by thruster glitch
By Robert Lea published
The thrusters of Mercury-bound spacecraft BepiColombo are operating at less than full capacity, and operators are racing to find a solution.
SpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites on 50th mission of the year (video)
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX launched 20 of its Starlink internet satellites today (May 14), on the company's 50th orbital mission of 2024.
SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites from Florida (video)
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX launched 23 of its Starlink satellites from Florida on Sunday (May 12), adding to its huge and ever-growing broadband megaconstellation.
SpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites from California (video)
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX launched 20 Starlink internet satellites from California early Friday morning (May 10), including 13 with direct-to-cell capability.
China launches 4 satellites on 1st flight of new Long March 6C rocket (video)
By Brett Tingley published
China launched its first Long March 6C rocket, helping the nation further its goal of launching 100 orbital missions this year.
SpaceX launches 23 satellites from Florida on 1st leg of Starlink doubleheader (video)
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX launched another batch of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida today (May 8), on the first leg of a planned spaceflight doubleheader for the company.
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