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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Science
- Yahoo
SpaceX sends 27 Starlink satellites into orbit from California
June 4 (UPI) -- SpaceX on Wednesday afternoon launched another batch of 27 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on the 15th anniversary of the first Falcon 9 rocket launch. It was the 500th orbital launch of a Falcon rocket, including Falcon 1, Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy, Spaceflight Now reported. The Falcon 9 lifted off from pad 4E at 4:40 p.m. PDT. A little more than eight minutes after liftoff, the first stage landed on the "Of Course I Still Love You" droneship in the Pacific Ocean. This was the 26th flight for the first stage booster, which included 18 Starlink missions. It was thge 134th landing on this vessel and the 457th booster landing in California and Florida. The first launch of a Falcon 9 rocket was on June 4, 2010, from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex pad 40. This was a test Dragon spacecraft successfully placed into orbit. In 2020, Falcon 9 was the first commercial rocket to launch humans to orbit. Falcon has sent commercial resupply missions, including astronauts, to the International Space Station. The next SpaceX Falcon 9 launch is scheduled for 11:19 p.m. EDT Friday from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station pad 40. The rocket will launch a geostationary satellite for SiriusXM. Private mission to ISS SpaceX, NASA and Axiom Space are planning a launch of the fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, Axiom Mission 4, for 8:22 p.m. Tuesday from the Kennedy Space Center's pade 39A. The Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to launch a new SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. The targeted docking time is approximately 12:30 p.m., June 11. There are nine people currently on the ISS. Axiom Space and SpaceX are planning coverage to start at 6:15 a.m. and NASA at 7:25 a.m. Peggy Whitson, a former NASA astronaut and director of human spaceflight at Axiom Space, will command the commercial mission. She is 65 years old. The crew also includes pilot Shubhanshu Shukla with the Indian Space Research Organization, and mission specialists with the European Space Agency, Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary. This would be the first time ISRA will send an astronaut to the space station as well as ESA astronauts from Hungary and Poland. NASA and the Indian agency are planning five joint science investigations and two in-orbit science, technology, engineering and mathematics demonstrations. Axiom Space, which is based in Houston and founded in 2016, is building the first commercial space station with deployment planned in the late 2020s.
UPI
2 days ago
- Science
- UPI
SpaceX sends 27 Starlink satellites into orbit from California
1 of 2 | SpaceX on Wednesday afternoon launched another batch of 27 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Itg was the 500th launh of a Falcon rocket. Photo by Spacex/X June 4 (UPI) -- SpaceX on Wednesday afternoon launched another batch of 27 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on the 15th anniversary of the first Falcon 9 rocket launch. It was the 500th orbital launch of a Falcon rocket, including Falcon 1, Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy, Spaceflight Now reported. The Falcon 9 lifted off from pad 4E at 4:40 p.m. PDT. Falcon 9 delivers 27 @Starlink satellites to orbit from California SpaceX (@SpaceX) June 5, 2025 A little more than eight minutes after liftoff, the first stage landed on the "Of Course I Still Love You" droneship in the Pacific Ocean. This was the 26th flight for the first stage booster, which included 18 Starlink missions. It was thge 134th landing on this vessel and the 457th booster landing in California and Florida. The first launch of a Falcon 9 rocket was on June 4, 2010, from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex pad 40. This was a test Dragon spacecraft successfully placed into orbit. In 2020, Falcon 9 was the first commercial rocket to launch humans to orbit. Falcon has sent commercial resupply missions, including astronauts, to the International Space Station. The next SpaceX Falcon 9 launch is scheduled for 11:19 p.m. EDT Friday from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station pad 40. The rocket will launch a geostationary satellite for SiriusXM. Private mission to ISS SpaceX, NASA and Axiom Space are planning a launch of the fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, Axiom Mission 4, for 8:22 p.m. Tuesday from the Kennedy Space Center's pade 39A. The Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to launch a new SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. The targeted docking time is approximately 12:30 p.m., June 11. There are nine people currently on the ISS. Axiom Space and SpaceX are planning coverage to start at 6:15 a.m. and NASA at 7:25 a.m. Peggy Whitson, a former NASA astronaut and director of human spaceflight at Axiom Space, will command the commercial mission. She is 65 years old. The crew also includes pilot Shubhanshu Shukla with the Indian Space Research Organization, and mission specialists with the European Space Agency, Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary. This would be the first time ISRA will send an astronaut to the space station as well as ESA astronauts from Hungary and Poland. NASA and the Indian agency are planning five joint science investigations and two in-orbit science, technology, engineering and mathematics demonstrations. Axiom Space, which is based in Houston and founded in 2016, is building the first commercial space station with deployment planned in the late 2020s.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Elon Musk has a SpaceX ‘challenge' for NASA's entire budget for 2026
Elon Musk has issued a financial "challenge" to NASA, stating that SpaceX 's commercial revenue will exceed the entire budget of the government space agency in 2026. The tech billionaire, who is also the CEO of SpaceX, took to the social media platform X (earlier Twitter) to predict that the rocket maker is projected to record nearly $15.5 billion in revenue this year. This figure highlights SpaceX's increasing presence in the commercial space sector . In his X post, Musk specifically noted that SpaceX's commercial revenue from space operations in 2026 will surpass NASA 's projected budget of roughly $1.1 billion for that same year. In the X post, Musk wrote: 'Perhaps an interesting milestone: @SpaceX commercial revenue from space will exceed the entire budget of @NASA next revenue this year will be ~$15.5B, of which NASA is ~$1.1B.' How Elon Musk's SpaceX may be able to achieve this feat by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo According to a report by the news agency Reuters, while NASA continues to fund deep space exploration and scientific missions, SpaceX seems to have capitalised on rising demand for affordable launch services and satellite-based communications to drive revenue growth. SpaceX is also developing its 400-foot (122-meter) Starship rocket, which Elon Musk has said will be vital in enabling future human missions to Mars. SpaceX's reusable Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets have significantly lowered launch costs, helping the company capture a dominant share of the global launch market. In 2024, SpaceX completed 134 Falcon launches — a record-breaking achievement that made it the most active launch operator worldwide. As per the Reuters report, the company aims to surpass this milestone with 170 launches by year-end to keep up with increasing satellite deployment demand. The report also notes that much of SpaceX's revenue stems from its Starlink satellite internet service. Musk has said Starlink will go public, though no timeline has been confirmed. In November 2023, Musk announced that Starlink had reached breakeven cash flow. Thousands of Starlink satellites have already been deployed to provide global broadband coverage. Additionally, as per Reuters, SpaceX and two other partners have become leading contenders to secure a key role in the US 'Golden Dome' missile defence initiative, a project backed by President Donald Trump. Stay ready with these 7 essential medical gadgets as COVID cases rise AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Elon Musk projects SpaceX revenue of about $15.5 billion in 2025
Elon Musk 's SpaceX will record revenue of about $15.5 billion this year, the billionaire said on Tuesday, underscoring the rocket maker's growing dominance in the commercial space sector . The company's commercial revenue from space will exceed NASA's budget of roughly $1.1 billion next year, Musk said in a post on X. While NASA continues to fund deep space exploration and research missions, SpaceX has leaned on growing demand for cost-effective launch services and satellite communications to generate revenue. The company is developing a 400-foot (122-meter) tall Starship rocket system, which the world's richest person has said will play a crucial part in sending humans to Mars. The company's reusable Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets have significantly reduced launch costs, enabling SpaceX to secure a substantial share of the global launch market. In 2024, SpaceX achieved a record-breaking year with 134 Falcon launches, making it the most active launch operator globally. SpaceX is targeting to beat that record with 170 launches by the end of the year, the company said last week, as it attempts to meet growing demand for satellite deployment. Still, SpaceX's revenue is driven largely by its satellite internet service, Starlink , which Musk has said will go public, but has not provided a timeline. In early November 2023, Musk reported that Starlink had achieved breakeven cashflow. Under the Starlink banner, SpaceX has deployed thousands of satellites to deliver broadband internet globally. SpaceX and two partners have emerged as frontrunners to win a crucial part of U.S. President Donald Trump's "Golden Dome" missile defense shield, Reuters reported in April, citing six people familiar with the matter.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Elon Musk projects SpaceX revenue of about $15.5 billion in 2025
Elon Musk's SpaceX will record revenue of about $15.5 billion this year, the billionaire said on Tuesday, underscoring the rocket maker's growing dominance in the commercial space sector. The company's commercial revenue from space will exceed NASA's budget of roughly $1.1 billion next year, Musk said in a post on X. While NASA continues to fund deep space exploration and research missions, SpaceX has leaned on growing demand for cost-effective launch services and satellite communications to generate revenue. The company is developing a 400-foot (122-meter) tall Starship rocket system, which the world's richest person has said will play a crucial part in sending humans to Mars. The company's reusable Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets have significantly reduced launch costs, enabling SpaceX to secure a substantial share of the global launch market. In 2024, SpaceX achieved a record-breaking year with 134 Falcon launches, making it the most active launch operator globally. SpaceX is targeting to beat that record with 170 launches by the end of the year, the company said last week, as it attempts to meet growing demand for satellite deployment. Still, SpaceX's revenue is driven largely by its satellite internet service, Starlink, which Musk has said will go public, but has not provided a timeline. In early November 2023, Musk reported that Starlink had achieved breakeven cashflow. Under the Starlink banner, SpaceX has deployed thousands of satellites to deliver broadband internet globally. SpaceX and two partners have emerged as frontrunners to win a crucial part of U.S. President Donald Trump's "Golden Dome" missile defense shield, Reuters reported in April, citing six people familiar with the matter.
