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Watch SpaceX launch its Crew Dragon astronaut spacecraft for a key safety test

SpaceX is looking to launch its Crew Dragon spacecraft using a Falcon 9 rocket today, in a crucial test of the human-rated spacecraft’s In-Flight Abort (IFA) system. This safety feature will separate the Crew Dragon from the Falcon 9 rocket early, propelling …

spacex launch - TechCrunch
4:40am PST - January 19th, 2020

Watch as SpaceX’s newest spacecraft attempts to escape a fake rocket emergency

On January 18th, SpaceX is launching one of its last big flight tests for NASA, one that could ultimately pave the way for the company to fly people to space later this year. For this flight, SpaceX will test out the emergency escape system on its new passeng…

spacex launch - The Verge
9:00am PST - January 18th, 2020

SpaceX Successfully Launches 60 More Starlink Satellites

SpaceX had its third launch of Starlink satellites from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air

spacex launch - Next Big Future
9:29pm PST - January 6th, 2020

SpaceX launches 60 more Starlink satellites, this time with dark coating

Astronomers have been worried about the impact on dark skies.

spacex launch - Axios
9:28pm PST - January 6th, 2020

SpaceX launches third batch of 60 Starlink satellites

SpaceX has launched its third batch of 60 mini-satellites into orbit, part of its plans to build a giant constellation of thousands that will form a global broadband internet system.

spacex launch - RTE
8:12pm PST - January 6th, 2020

SpaceX sets key Crew Dragon in-flight abort test for January 18

SpaceX and NASA have shared an official target launch date for the all-important in-flight abort test of Crew Dragon, their commercial crew spacecraft. The in-flight abort test is a required component before NASA astronauts can climb on board and take their f…

spacex launch - TechCrunch
7:51pm PST - January 6th, 2020

SpaceX launch today: 60 Starlink satellites sent into low-Earth orbit — latest updates

The launch boosts the number of Starlink internet relay satellites to 180 as SpaceX builds a vast constellation.

spacex launch - CBS News
7:01pm PST - January 6th, 2020

SpaceX successfully launches 60 more satellites for its Starlink broadband internet constellation

SpaceX successfully launched its third batch of 60 Starlink satellites – the second designated ‘production’ hardware, after launching an initial group of 60 early in 2019 to test the technology. This group launched aboard a Falcon 9 with a first stage booster…

spacex launch - TechCrunch
6:30pm PST - January 6th, 2020

Watch SpaceX Launch Its Next Huge Batch of Starlink Satellites

A Falcon 9 rocket is expected to lift off tonight carrying dozens of internet-beaming satellites. Here's how they'll work.

spacex launch - Wired
12:00pm PST - January 6th, 2020

SpaceX launches latest batch of 60 internet-beaming satellites for Starlink constellation

SpaceX is launching its third group of 60 Starlink satellites into orbit, part of the company’s plan to create a mega-constellation of spacecraft that will beam internet coverage to the Earth below.

spacex launch - The Verge
6:57am PST - January 6th, 2020

SpaceX lifts 24 satellites into orbit after 'most difficult launch'

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket blasted off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday, putting 24 experimental satellites into orbit after what Elon Musk's rocket company called one of its "most difficult" launches ever.

spacex launch - Reuters
2:38pm PDT - June 25th, 2019

6/25: CBSN AM

U.S. Sanctions target Iran's Supreme Leader; SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket

spacex launch - CBS News
8:14am PDT - June 25th, 2019

Third Successful SpaceX Falcon Heavy Launch

The third launch of the SpaceX Falcon Heavy was successful. It was also reusing first stage boosters from the

spacex launch - Next Big Future
7:50am PDT - June 25th, 2019

SpaceX launch today: SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launches 24 satellites and Bill Nye's LightSail into orbit

SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying 24 satellites heads into orbit; also on board: portions of the cremated remains of 152 space enthusiasts

spacex launch - CBS News
7:48am PDT - June 25th, 2019

SpaceX successfully launches Falcon Heavy rocket

SpaceX launched a Falcon Heavy rocket for its third flight, carrying 24 small science and technology satellites into multiple orbits for the Pentagon, NASA and a variety of other agencies. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joined "CBSN AM" to explain the…

spacex launch - CBS News
7:45am PDT - June 25th, 2019

SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket with 24 satellites

SpaceX launched its Falcon Heavy rocket on Tuesday from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, carrying 24 experimental satellites in what Elon Musk's rocket company called one of the most difficult launches it has attempted.

spacex launch - Reuters
7:30am PDT - June 25th, 2019

SpaceX records another first for re-usable rocketry by catching Falcon Heavy fairing with a boat

SpaceX has managed to do another thing which seemed audacious and highly unlikely after a few early botched attempts – it used a ship at sea to catch the falling nosecone that shielded the cargo aboard its Falcon Heavy rocket during launch. The maneuver saw a…

spacex launch - TechCrunch
4:29am PDT - June 25th, 2019

SpaceX loses Falcon Heavy’s center core in an otherwise successful launch

The center core of SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket crashed into the ocean as it attempted to land on a drone ship early on June 25.

spacex launch - The Verge
1:13am PDT - June 25th, 2019

Watch SpaceX's spectacular first Falcon Heavy night launch live

SpaceX is going to launch a Falcon Heavy rocket for only the third time ever tonight, should all go according to the current mission plan. The launch, set to take place during a four-hour launch window that opens at 11:30 PM EDT (8:30 PM PDT) [UPDATE: The lau…

spacex launch - TechCrunch
10:30pm PDT - June 24th, 2019

SpaceX launch today: Watch live stream as SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launches 24 satellites and Bill Nye's LightSail into orbit

SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying 24 satellites prepped for launch; also on board: portions of the cremated remains of 152 space enthusiasts

spacex launch - CBS News
8:35pm PDT - June 24th, 2019

SpaceX's 'challenging' Falcon Heavy mission launch goes 2/3 on booster landings

SpaceX Falcon Heavy STP-2 mission status: Launch successful, two out of three booster rockets landed successfully.

spacex launch - Engadget
7:46pm PDT - June 24th, 2019

Watch SpaceX attempt a 'most challenging' Falcon Heavy launch at 2:30 AM ET

Staying up late? SpaceX's Falcon Heavy launch is scheduled for 2:30 AM ET and you can watch right here.

spacex launch - Engadget
7:46pm PDT - June 24th, 2019

How the launch of a SpaceX rocket today will improve Australian weather forecasting

Australian satellites that will improve the nation's weather forecasting will shoot into space on the back of an American rocket today, with the help of a small team of experts in the NT.

spacex launch - ABC News (AU)
7:03pm PDT - June 24th, 2019

Late night launch: SpaceX preps Falcon Heavy for “most difficult” flight

Mission critical to demonstrating several capabilities for the US Air Force.

spacex launch - Ars Technica
6:44pm PDT - June 24th, 2019

Watch SpaceX's 'most difficult launch ever'

SpaceX successfully launched its Falcon Heavy rocket for the third time. The mission was the first Falcon Heavy launch with reused rockets.

spacex launch - Business Insider
5:00pm PDT - June 24th, 2019

RT @SpaceflightNow: Falcon 9 has landed. This was the fourth flight for this first stage vehicle, designated B1071 in SpaceX's fleet. It wa…

realftenpenny (@realftenpenny)
12:47am PDT - July 20th, 2023
I’m in Santa Barbara for the week, and we were lucky enough to get an incredible view of the SpaceX launch tonight.
The slight fog made for an incredible view once the sunlight was hitting it from beyond the horizon. https://t.co/0w8k8APZJu

I’m in Santa Barbara for the week, and we were lucky enough to get an incredible view of the SpaceX launch tonight. The slight fog made for an incredible view once the sunlight was hitting it from beyond the horizon. https://t.co/0w8k8APZJu

Brian Birmingham (@BrianBirming)
12:46am PDT - July 20th, 2023

RT @CSI_Starbase: To top off the drastic upgrades to the Orbital Launch Mount foundation, SpaceX will be pouring a layer of Fondag RS surro…

HenriJayy the Boom Ship Enjoyer (@OurivesHenrique)
12:46am PDT - July 20th, 2023

RT @CSI_Starbase: To top off the drastic upgrades to the Orbital Launch Mount foundation, SpaceX will be pouring a layer of Fondag RS surro…

Do Good, 1 Day at a Time (@SmileSimplify)
12:46am PDT - July 20th, 2023
RT @0xTomSawyer: Well I think I just caught a Falcon 9 Starlink launch from @SpaceX either that or a UFO https://t.co/MswC6N28k9

RT @0xTomSawyer: Well I think I just caught a Falcon 9 Starlink launch from @SpaceX either that or a UFO https://t.co/MswC6N28k9

StormlightTower (@StormlightTower)
12:45am PDT - July 20th, 2023

SpaceX had plans of launching fifteen satellites into orbit yesterday evening but had to change the launch to July 19. https://t.co/ocZBco4YV4

KGET 17 News (@KGETnews)
8:35pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @RocketRose42: @SpaceX @Starlink SpaceX is targeting Wednesday, July 19 at 9:09 p.m. PT (04:09 UTC on July 20) for a Falcon 9 launch of…

Ken Hudnut (@HudnutKen)
8:34pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @cbs_spacenews: F9/Starlink 6-15: Repeating, this will be the 48th Falcon 9-family launch this year, the 246th overall and the 240th sin…

Marilyn McPoland (@MarilynMcp)
8:30pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @CSI_Starbase: To top off the drastic upgrades to the Orbital Launch Mount foundation, SpaceX will be pouring a layer of Fondag RS surro…

wibashi2067 (@wibashi2067)
8:29pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @CSI_Starbase: To top off the drastic upgrades to the Orbital Launch Mount foundation, SpaceX will be pouring a layer of Fondag RS surro…

Deepu Vishwanath (@direwolf27)
8:28pm PDT - July 19th, 2023
RT @Will_Wilkens: Ready for #SpaceX launch from Vandenberg SFB at 9:04pm PDT. Backyard view! #Starlink https://t.co/BBggsaxRXI

RT @Will_Wilkens: Ready for #SpaceX launch from Vandenberg SFB at 9:04pm PDT. Backyard view! #Starlink https://t.co/BBggsaxRXI

Palms are not Trees Erik (@erik_griswold)
8:27pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @itsALLrisky: Two years ago Elon went on SNL as a financial advisor to hype up $DOGE For many, the skit was a joke, but since then -Te…

Matthew Blake (@DogePhotography)
8:26pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

SpaceX is targeting Wednesday, July 19 at 9:09 p.m. PT (04:09 UTC on July 20) for a Falcon 9 launch of 15 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California https://t.co/ht9bG0CaWg

Palms are not Trees Erik (@erik_griswold)
8:25pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @nickhenning3d: Only 2 years ago today! #SpaceX static fired a #Starship booster for the first time. It was B-03 and used 3 #Raptor

Oscar Pama (@el_lolstructor)
8:24pm PDT - July 19th, 2023
Ready for #SpaceX launch from Vandenberg SFB at 9:04pm PDT. Backyard view! #Starlink https://t.co/BBggsaxRXI

Ready for #SpaceX launch from Vandenberg SFB at 9:04pm PDT. Backyard view! #Starlink https://t.co/BBggsaxRXI

Will Wilkens (@Will_Wilkens)
8:19pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @CSI_Starbase: To top off the drastic upgrades to the Orbital Launch Mount foundation, SpaceX will be pouring a layer of Fondag RS surro…

John M Stark (@johnmstark)
8:19pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @CSI_Starbase: To top off the drastic upgrades to the Orbital Launch Mount foundation, SpaceX will be pouring a layer of Fondag RS surro…

Devon Phillips (@f8b97bad59284fe)
8:19pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

No changes to launch time per SpaceX so far Still on target for 2109 PST https://t.co/EL5eRBWVoa

OC Scanner (@OC_Scanner)
8:18pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @CSI_Starbase: To top off the drastic upgrades to the Orbital Launch Mount foundation, SpaceX will be pouring a layer of Fondag RS surro…

Michael (@soland_michael)
8:14pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @SpaceX: Falcon 9’s first stage has landed on the Just Read the Instructions droneship, completing the first 16th launch and landing of…

Abriwiththegoodg (@traversebrown)
4:39pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

SpaceX to launch 15 Version 2 mini Starlinks from West Coast: https://t.co/EfcU3N1uis https://t.co/EfcU3N1uis #SpaceX #Tesla #TeslaMotors #ElonMusk #Elon #Mars #SpaceTech #SpaceEconomy #DisruptiveTechnologies

Keith Mabe (@keithmabe)
4:37pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @SpaceRef: Revised, Post-launch Report On SpaceX Starship Now Available For Download https://t.co/frEcAMWCKy #SpaceX #Starship #SpaceCom

NASA Watch (@NASAWatch)
4:15pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @nickhenning3d: Only 2 years ago today! #SpaceX static fired a #Starship booster for the first time. It was B-03 and used 3 #Raptor

Diogo Camelo (@Green_SNX)
4:01pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @LAmag: BREAKING: SpaceX aborts Falcon 9 rocket launch just 5 seconds before scheduled lift-off from Vandenberg Space Force Base. https:…

Los Angeles Magazine (@LAmag)
4:00pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @ImAstroNana: SpaceX aborted the planned launch of 15 Starlink internet satellites early Wednesday (July 19) with 5 seconds left in the…

Lizette Neves (@lizette_neves)
3:59pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @Teslarati: SpaceX plans to launch the first batch of V2 Mini Starlinks from the West Coast tomorrow evening https://t.co/bBHRIEOS6d by…

Lukáš Melník (@LukasMelnik)
12:57pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @Teslarati: SpaceX plans to launch the first batch of V2 Mini Starlinks from the West Coast tomorrow evening https://t.co/bBHRIEOS6d by…

Proxima Centauri B (@ProximaCB55)
12:51pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @AstroJaws: Posing for some photos while trying on my @SpaceX spacesuit recently. Tailoring the suit for fit and function in a variety o…

Adam Young (@youngadam220)
12:48pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @Teslarati: SpaceX plans to launch the first batch of V2 Mini Starlinks from the West Coast tomorrow evening https://t.co/bBHRIEOS6d by…

Emcverse (@emcverse)
12:45pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @JaneidyEve: SpaceX tests Starship orbital launch mount's newly installed steel water deluge system for the first time [VIDEO] by @Jane

Evelyn Janeidy Arevalo (@JaneidyEve)
12:45pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @Teslarati: SpaceX plans to launch the first batch of V2 Mini Starlinks from the West Coast tomorrow evening https://t.co/bBHRIEOS6d by…

Sea Travel Chase (@sea_chase77781)
12:41pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @Teslarati: SpaceX plans to launch the first batch of V2 Mini Starlinks from the West Coast tomorrow evening https://t.co/bBHRIEOS6d by…

يفعل لويز أنسيلمو بيريرا (@LuizAnselm26302)
12:40pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @Teslarati: SpaceX plans to launch the first batch of V2 Mini Starlinks from the West Coast tomorrow evening https://t.co/bBHRIEOS6d by…

Noha Alsamahe (@NwntQtt)
12:36pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

SpaceX to launch 15 Version 2 mini Starlinks from West Coast: https://t.co/EfcU3N1uis

Keith Mabe (@keithmabe)
12:35pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @Teslarati: SpaceX plans to launch the first batch of V2 Mini Starlinks from the West Coast tomorrow evening https://t.co/bBHRIEOS6d by…

Sherry (@Sherry097344271)
12:33pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

SpaceX plans to launch the first batch of V2 Mini Starlinks from the West Coast tomorrow evening https://t.co/bBHRIEOS6d by @RDAnglePhoto

TESLARATI (@Teslarati)
12:33pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @SpaceflightNow: SpaceX says it is now targeting Wednesday, July 19 for the Starlink 6-15 mission. It provided no explanation for the ab…

daniel vincent audet (@danielaudet)
12:26pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @SpaceX: Falcon 9’s first stage has landed on the Just Read the Instructions droneship, completing the first 16th launch and landing of…

Kira (@cavs4lier)
12:23pm PDT - July 19th, 2023

UPDATE Orbital launch no. 107 of 2023 Starlink L93 | SpaceX | July 20 | 0409 UTC to launch the 26th @Starlink mission of 2023 carrying another batch of 15 v2.0 #Starlink satellites. 7/19/2023 https://t.co/ZY1errH5Ec

AllenZ (@rondaz_4)
4:10am PDT - July 19th, 2023

RT @bluemoondance74: Launch time: 9:09pm PT/ 12:09am ET/ 0409 UTC

Juan José de Celis (@Juanjo3800)
4:01am PDT - July 19th, 2023