SpaceX Launch Recap: Live Updates from Starlink Mission
Launch Recap:
Scroll down for live updates from the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch on January 21, as part of the Starlink 13-1 mission from Cape Canaveral. [Read the full story here.]
Falcon 9 Launches Starlink Mission from Kennedy Space Center
Early Tuesday morning, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully lifted off at 12:24 a.m. EST from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, marking the eighth launch of 2025 from the Space Coast. The mission was to deploy 21 Starlink internet satellites into low-Earth orbit. [Read the full story here.]
Space Perspective Faces Eviction at Space Coast Airport
Space Perspective has received a five-day eviction notice for its high-altitude balloon manufacturing facility at Space Coast Regional Airport in Titusville due to over $90,000 in unpaid rent. This comes just 17 months after a grand opening ceremony for their new 700-foot balloon factory. [Read the full story here.]
President Trump’s Vision for Mars
Minutes after taking the Oath of Office, President Donald Trump proclaimed that American astronauts would plant the Stars and Stripes on Mars. He emphasized a vision of the U.S. as a growing nation, eager to explore new frontiers. [Read the full story here.]
NASA Day of Remembrance at Kennedy Space Center
During NASA’s annual Day of Remembrance, the names of fallen astronauts were solemnly read, accompanied by the tolling of a bell for each individual. This event honors the memories of Apollo 1, Challenger, and Columbia crews, reflecting on the sacrifices made in the pursuit of space exploration. [Read the full story here.]
Upcoming SpaceX Launch Target
SpaceX is aiming for an afternoon launch window on Monday for another Falcon 9 rocket carrying Starlink satellites. The launch window is set between 2:21 p.m. and 6:52 p.m. EST, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. [Read the full story here.]
Tribute to NASA Astronauts in Titusville
During a remembrance ceremony in Titusville, Andrew Allen recalled the Challenger disaster, reflecting on the impact of such tragedies on the nation. Allen, a former U.S. Marine Corps pilot, shared his memories of the day the Challenger exploded in 1986, emphasizing the lasting significance of these events. [Read the full story here.]