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UPI
3 days ago
- Science
- UPI
SpaceX launches Amazon Kuiper satellites in 100th 2025 mission
Aug. 11 (UPI) -- SpaceX on Monday launched two dozen Kuiper Internet satellites into orbit Monday on its 100th mission of 2025. The rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Monday at 8:35 a.m. EDT, in the 97th Falcon 9 launch of the year. It was the third attempt for this particular mission, as the first two attempts over the weekend were scrubbed due to weather conditions. The launch brought 24 Kuiper Internet satellites into low Earth orbit, joining those previously sent into space and brings the total to 102. The Kuiper constellation is planned to ultimately hold over 3,200 spacecraft and will require more than 80 future launch missions to achieve that sum. The Falcon 9's first stage returned to Earth about nine minutes after liftoff and touched down in the Atlantic Ocean on the SpaceX drone ship A Shortfall of Gravitas, marking the 120th booster landing on the ship. Unlike many SpaceX missions, the booster used Monday made its first-ever flight, as SpaceX generally reuses its rockets. "Another 24 Kuiper satellites have been deployed into low Earth orbit," the Kuiper Project posted to its X page Monday. The other three SpaceX missions of 2025 were suborbital test flights of the reusable Starship vehicle intended to help with the eventual settlement of Mars.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Science
- Yahoo
SpaceX rocket to launch Amazon Kuiper satellites from Florida on Saturday
The Brief SpaceX is set to launch the KF-02 mission on Saturday from Cape Canaveral, carrying Amazon's Kuiper internet satellites into low-Earth orbit. The Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to lift off during a 27-minute window starting at 9:18 a.m. ET, with a planned landing on the droneship A Shortfall of Gravitas. The KF-02 mission is part of Amazon's effort to build a global broadband network, aiming to deliver fast, reliable internet worldwide. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - SpaceX is preparing to launch the KF-02 mission on Saturday morning, sending Amazon's Kuiper satellites into space from Florida. The launch, which was originally set for Thursday, was pushed back to Friday to allow for more vehicle checks. On Friday, SpaceX postponed the launch again. What they're saying "Now targeting Saturday, August 9 for launch of the KF-02 mission from pad 40 in Florida," SpaceX wrote on X. "Teams are keeping an eye on weather, which is currently 35% favorable for liftoff." When is the rocket launch? What we know A Falcon 9 rocket is set to blast off from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, carrying out the KF-02 mission. SpaceX is now targeting a 27-minute launch window that opens at 9:18 a.m. ET on Aug. 9. CLICK TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX LOCAL APP After stage separation, the Falcon 9 will land on A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. What is the KF-02 mission? The backstory The Kuiper Falcon 2 (KF-02) is Amazon's low-Earth orbit satellite broadband network. The goal is to provide fast, reliable internet to customers around the world. By the numbers This launch will mark the first flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission. How to watch and stream the rocket launch live FOX 35 News will stream the launch live in the video player at the top of this page. You can also stream the launch onFOX Local. Many launches are also visible from various locations in Florida, especially along the coast, including public viewing areas near Cape Canaveral or Kennedy Space Center, depending on the mission. SIGN-UP FOR FOX 35'S BREAKING NEWS, DAILY NEWS NEWSLETTERS The Source This story was written based on information shared on SpaceX's website on August 8, 2025. Solve the daily Crossword
UPI
26-07-2025
- Science
- UPI
SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites days after service outage
SpaceX launched another 28 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Florida at 5:01 a.m. EDT Saturday. Photo by SpaceX/X July 26 (UPI) -- SpaceX early Saturday launched another 28 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Florida, days after a short service outage hit the space-based internet provider. The Falcon 9 lifted off at 5:01 a.m. EDT from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Pad 40. The first-stage booster launched for the 22nd time, including Crew-6 and 17 previous Starlink missions. Watch Falcon 9 launch 28 @Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida SpaceX (@SpaceX) July 26, 2025 About 8 minutes after liftoff, the booster landed on "A Shortfall of Gravitas" drone ship stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. It was the 119th touchdown on the droneship and the 480th to date for SpaceX in Florida and California. This year, it was the 91st Falcon 9 launch, according to SpaceFlight Now. There are more than 8,000 Starlink satellites in orbit, according to astronomer Jonathan McDowell. On Thursday, Starlink users reported a rare full network outage of internet service. It began at 4 p.m. About 2 1/2 hours later, SpaceX announced most service had been restored. Then, 1 1/2 hours later, full service was back, Starlink reported. "The outage was due to failure of key internal software services that operate the core network," Michael Nicholls, vice president of Starlink Engineering at SpaceX wrote on X. "We apologize for the temporary disruption in our service; we are deeply committed to providing a highly reliable network, and will fully root cause this issue and ensure it does not occur again." There are more than 6 million Starlink customers worldwide, including 2 million in the United States after debuting in 2021. The next SpaceX launch is scheduled for 8:55 p.m. PDT Saturday from Vandenbrug Space Force Station's Pad 4E in California. An additional 24 Starlink satellites are scheduled for deployment.
UPI
16-07-2025
- Science
- UPI
SpaceX launch adds dozens of satellites to Amazon's broadband network
July 16 (UPI) -- Amazon's Project Kuiper broadband network got a literal boost from SpaceX Wednesday as a Falcon 9 rocket put several Kuiper satellites into orbit. The mission, titled KF-01, involved a Falcon 9 that launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Wednesday at 2:30 a.m. EDT, and carried 24 Kuiper craft into low Earth orbit at an altitude of 289 miles. "Congrats to the amazing [Project Kuiper] team on another successful launch and thank you to [SpaceX] for the ride to space," posted Amazon's devices chief Panos Panay to X Wednesday. "Pumped to have another batch of Kuiper satellites heading into orbit!" The Falcon 9's first stage then returned to Earth about nine minutes later, landing on SpaceX's "A Shortfall of Gravitas" droneship located in the Atlantic Ocean. Marking the third launch of Kuiper satellites, this mission expanded Amazon's broadband network to a current count of 78 but is slated to eventually be comprised of over 3,200 satellites, which will require more than 80 launches before reaching that goal.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Watch: SpaceX launches Starlink mission from Cape Canaveral; 28 more broadband satellites added to low-Earth orbit
Image: X/@SpaceX Space X has launched the Starlink 10-28 mission at 4.21 am on Tuesday, July 8 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, adding 28 more broadband satellites to low-Earth orbit, as reported by Florida Today. WATCH: SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites from Florida | LiveNOW from FOX According to SpaceX , the early morning mission marked the Falcon 9 first-stage booster's 22nd flight. After stage separation, the booster successfully landed on the drone ship "A Shortfall of Gravitas" in the Atlantic Ocean approximately 8 minutes and 14 seconds after liftoff. 'Falcon 9 delivers 28 @/Starlink satellites to the constellation from Florida,' posted SpaceX on social media X. A Federal Aviation Administration operations plan advisory initially listed the launch site as Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, but remaining consistent with recent such advisories the Falcon 9 instead listed off from Nearby Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. This mission marked the 59th orbital rocket launch so far this year from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and KSC. Looking ahead, Space Force officials announced that SpaceX received an $81.6 million contract to launch the USSF-178 mission in the first half of fiscal year 2027. This includes the Space Force's Space Systems Command's Weather System Follow-on-Microwave Space Vehicle 2 (or WSF-M2), which will enhance global weather sensing, It also carries BLAZE-2, a group of small department of defence satellites used for operation, research and development. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it better to shower in the morning or at night? Here's what a microbiologist says CNA Read More Undo Starlink is also set to assist in the rescue efforts by providing free service for those affected in the recent floods in Texas. 'In support of those impacted by flooding in Texas, Starlink is providing Mini kits for search and rescue efforts-ensuring connectivity in dead zones- and one month of free service for thousands of customers in the region, including those who paused service so they can reactivate Starlink during this time,' a post by Starlink read on X. 'The @/Starlink team and @/TMobile have also enabled basic texting (SMS) through our Direct to Cell satellites for TMo customers in the areas impacted by flooding in Texas. This includes Kerr County, Kendall County, Llano County, Travis County and Comal County. Additionally, anyone in the impacted areas with a compatible smartphone will be able to receive emergency alerts from public safety authorities,' they had posted.
