SpaceX has won a contract for two more private astronaut missions to the ISS, using its Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon. These missions are for Vast Space, a company developing a private space station. The partnership highlights SpaceX’s continued growth in the commercial space sector and underscores its role in the future of space exploration.
SpaceX launched three Falcon 9 missions in under 24 hours, bringing its 2024 launch total to 128. While falling short of its initial 144-launch goal, SpaceX aims for 30 more launches before year’s end, maintaining a rapid launch pace.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket booster, designated B1067, has made history by completing its 24th flight, setting a new record for reusable rockets. This milestone underscores SpaceX’s commitment to cost-effective space travel and its ambitious goals for future missions.
SpaceX has marked a significant milestone by completing its 400th successful Falcon launch, sending a Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station with supplies. However, the company has acknowledged it will not meet its ambitious goal of 144 launches this year, but remains committed to achieving at least 30 more launches by year’s end.
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket experienced an off-nominal deorbit burn during the Crew-9 mission, resulting in the second stage landing outside of the targeted area in the ocean. SpaceX is investigating the root cause of the anomaly and will resume launching after a thorough understanding is achieved.
SpaceX has been cleared to resume launches of its Falcon 9 rocket after a brief grounding caused by a failed landing of a rocket booster during a Starlink mission. The FAA, after an investigation, determined that the anomaly did not affect public safety, paving the way for SpaceX to launch 21 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit on Saturday.
The FAA has grounded SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket following a fiery landing mishap that occurred after a successful launch of 21 Starlink satellites. The incident, which involved the rocket tipping over and bursting into flames, is under investigation. This grounding has impacted the planned launch of the Polaris Dawn mission and marks the second time this year that the Falcon 9 has been temporarily halted.
The FAA has grounded SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket following a booster explosion during a Starlink mission. The booster tipped over after landing on a droneship and exploded upon returning to Earth. This incident marks the second time in recent months that SpaceX has faced launch delays due to technical issues.
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket has been grounded by the FAA after a booster exploded shortly after landing. The incident occurred following a successful launch of Starlink satellites, marking the first failed Falcon 9 landing since 2021. The FAA is investigating the cause of the explosion and will not allow further flights until the investigation is complete. This grounding could impact the upcoming Polaris Dawn mission, which has already faced delays.
SpaceX successfully launched its 375th mission, the Transporter 11 rideshare program, carrying 116 spacecraft to orbit. This milestone highlights the company’s rapid growth and increasing launch capabilities, making them a key player in the space industry.
