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Emirates 24/7
2 days ago
- Science
- Emirates 24/7
China launches new group of internet satellites
China successfully launched a new group of low Earth orbit satellites from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in the southern island province of Hainan on Wednesday. This satellite group, the eighth of its kind that will constitute an internet constellation, was launched aboard a Long March-5B carrier rocket, featuring a Yuanzheng-2 (Expedition-2) upper stage at the top of the rocket. The satellites successfully entered their preset orbit. This launch marked the 588th mission of the Long March series carrier rockets. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
Bloomberg
3 days ago
- Science
- Bloomberg
ULA's Vulcan and Ariane 6 Rocket Blast Off
United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket launches its first national security mission, and Europe's Ariane 6 takes off on just its third mission ever. Bloomberg's Loren Grush discusses the implications of these successful missions with Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on 'Bloomberg Tech.' (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg
07-08-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Rocket Lab Falls With Lingering Risks to Neutron Rocket Debut
Rocket Lab Corp. Chief Executive Officer Peter Beck raised the prospect of a delay for the long-awaited Neutron rocket, saying 'every single thing needs to go to plan' to meet its year-end target. One of the most prolific US rocket companies, Rocket Lab is developing Neutron to compete with SpaceX 's dominant Falcon 9 for a lucrative slice of the launch market.
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
SpaceX set for overnight rocket launch from Florida's Space Coast
SpaceX crews are preparing to launch another Falcon 9 rocket from Florida's Space Coast. SpaceX plans to launch 27 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The launch is scheduled for 12:26 a.m. Saturday from Space Launch Complex 40, with backup opportunities extending until 4:26 a.m. If necessary, additional launch windows are available on Sunday, June 29, at 12:04 a.m. This mission marks the fifth flight for the Falcon 9 first-stage booster, which has previously supported missions including CRS-32, NROL-69, GPS III-7, and a prior Starlink mission. After the launch, SpaceX plans to launch the booster again on its droneship 'A Shortfall of Gravitas,' stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Channel 9 will monitor the planned launch and provide updates on Eyewitness News. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Photos: Following Axiom, SpaceX launches second rocket from Florida on Starlink mission
The Space Coast enjoyed a double launch Wednesday. Following the launch of the crewed Axiom Space Mission 4 (Ax-4) in the overnight hours, SpaceX launched a Starlink mission Wednesday afternoon. Weather initially caused a delay of a few hours, but skies cleared in time for the liftoff. The Starlink 10-16 mission launched at 3:54 p.m. June 25 from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The next launch is set for between 12:26 a.m. and 4:56 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, according to navigational warnings. The mission will be another batch of Starlink internet satellites. When is the next Florida launch? Is there a launch today? Upcoming SpaceX, Axiom, ULA rocket launch schedule at Cape Canaveral Brooke Edwards is a Space Reporter for Florida Today. Contact her at bedwards@ or on X: @brookeofstars. This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Doubleheader SpaceX rocket launch day in Florida ends with Starlink
