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SpaceX rocket sets reuse record on 500th Falcon 9 launch

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

SpaceX launched 27 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit today (July 2), on the 500th Falcon 9 rocket launch in the company's history.

Launches & Spacecraft
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches the MTG-S1 weather satellite for EUTEMSAT on July 1, 2025.

SpaceX launches advanced European weather satellite, lands rocket at sea (video, photos)

By Mike Wall published

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the MTG-S1 weather satellite for EUMETSAT today (July 1), then came back down to Earth for a landing on a ship at sea.

Launches & Spacecraft
a white and black rocket lifts off into a bright blue sky

US set new record with 21 commercial launches in June, FAA says

By Mike Wall published

American companies launched 21 commercial space missions in June 2025, which was a new record for a single month, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

Launches & Spacecraft
portrait of four astronauts — three men and one woman — in black and white spacesuits

SpaceX Axiom-4 mission to the ISS: Live updates

By Mike Wall, Josh Dinner last updated

Read the latest news about SpaceX's Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station.

Human Spaceflight
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SpaceX sends two batches of Starlink satellites on Saturday doubleheader (video)

By Robert Z. Pearlman last updated

Two SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets lifted off with Starlink satellites on June 28, 2025. The first launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida and the second from Vandenberg Space Force Station in California.

Launches & Spacecraft
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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket creates nebula-like ring in night sky | Space photo of the day for June 27, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket with the Dragon spacecraft carrying Axiom-4 astronauts heads to the International Space Station.

Launches & Spacecraft

Mexico threatens lawsuit against SpaceX over Starship explosion 'contamination'

By Brett Tingley published

The Mexican president said there is a "general review underway of the international laws that are being violated."

Private Spaceflight
a white capsule falling to earth

Human remains lost after memorial spaceflight capsule crashes into the sea

By Josh Dinner published

The remains of 166 people part of a Celestis Memorial Spaceflight are presumed lost after The Exploration Company's "Mission Possible" capsule presumably crashes into Pacific Ocean.

Private Spaceflight
SpaceX's Crew Dragon Grace is docked with the International Space Station June 26, 2025.

Axiom-4 astronauts on SpaceX Crew Dragon welcomed aboard International Space Station (video)

By Josh Dinner last updated

After more than 24 hours on orbit, the the private astronaut crew of Axiom-4 has caught up to the International Space Station, docked and been welcomed aboard for their two-week mission.

Private Spaceflight
rows of starlink satellites in the lower left portion of the image with Earth in the background and a slither of black space in the lower right side of the image.

Starlink satellites: Facts, tracking and impact on astronomy

By Tereza Pultarova last updated

Reference Starlink satellites have been developed by SpaceX to provide internet to remote locations. Here we explore the controversial megaconstellation in more detail.

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