Wednesday night SpaceX launch from Kennedy Space Center sends SpainSat to orbit
The SpainSat NG-1 satellite launched right on time at 8:34 p.m. from Kennedy Space Center's Pad 39A. The rocket rumbled as it headed on an eastern trajectory. Just over eight minutes into the flight, the second-stage and satellite were safely in Earth orbit, headed for its final position and altitude.
SpaceX sends up Spanish satellite for 10th Space Coast launch of the year
SpaceX sent up the Space Coast’s 10th launch of the year Wednesday night, but skipped any landing attempt of its booster. A Falcon 9 rocket on the SpainSat NG I mission carrying a communications satellite developed by Spanish company Hisdesat and the European Space Agency lifted off at 8:34 p.
What to know: Next SpaceX launch from Florida will deliver SpainSat satellite
The next SpaceX launch from Florida will occur between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, and it's not a Starlink. Here's what to know.
Launch recap: SpaceX launch from Florida delivers SpainSat, no booster recovery
SpaceX was targeting launch of the SpainSat satellite during a two-hour launch window which opened at 8:34 p.m. ET. Liftoff was right on time without delay. The rocket launched from Kennedy Space Center Pad 39A and traveled on an eastern trajectory.
Scotlands rocket launch is set to boost the UK space ambitions
The Prime rocket is set to benefit from Scotland’s unique geographical position, offering easier access to valuable polar orbits. The positioning of SaxaVord, one of only two licensed vertical launch spaceports in Europe, further improves the UK’s capability to serve the growing satellite market.
SpaceX launches from Florida, retires first-stage booster because of extra power needed
SpaceX on Wednesday night launched a Spanish communications satellite from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida and retired the first-stage booster rather than landing on a drone.
SpaceX Falcon 9 launches next-gen SpainSat NG-1 satellite into orbit (video)
The Falcon 9's upper stage hauled the SpainSat NG-1 satellite to a geosynchronous transfer orbit, where it was deployed 31.5 minutes after liftoff. The satellite will then propel
SpaceX Falcon 9 launch of the Hisdesat SpainSat NG I mission
SpaceX on Wednesday launched the Spanish communications satellite Hisdesat SpainSat NG I atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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Europe plans to launch advanced Mars lander in 2035
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Trump says he told Elon Musk and SpaceX to 'go get' astronauts who have been in space for 7 months. But NASA has said there's a plan to bring them home.
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SMILE! Europe and China move toward 2026 launch of space weather mission
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