China launches enhanced Zhuque-2 rocket
Posted: Fri, Nov 29 7:26 AM ET (1226 GMT)
Chinese launch startup Landspace put two satellites into orbit late Tuesday with the first launch of an improved version of its Zhuque-2 rocket. The...

FCC approves Starlink direct-to-device services
Posted: Fri, Nov 29 7:23 AM ET (1223 GMT)
The FCC has granted SpaceX conditional approval to provide direct-to-smartphone services in the United States. The FCC said Tuesday that SpaceX could use...

SpaceX launches Starlink satellites
Posted: Fri, Nov 29 7:21 AM ET (1221 GMT)
SpaceX launched 24 Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 late Tuesday. The rocket lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center at 11:41 pm EST (...

Epsilon-S motor explodes in test
Posted: Fri, Nov 29 7:19 AM ET (1219 GMT)
A motor for a Japanese rocket exploded in a test Monday, putting the future of a small launch vehicle into doubt. The Japanese space agency...

NASA selects Falcon Heavy to launch Dragonfly
Posted: Fri, Nov 29 7:18 AM ET (1218 GMT)
NASA awarded a contract to SpaceX for the launch of a mission to Saturn's moon Titan. NASA said Monday that selected a Falcon Heavy...

SpaceX launches Starlink satellites from Florida
Posted: Sat, Nov 9 10:00 AM ET (1500 GMT)
SpaceX launched a set of Starlink satellites Thursday after several days of delays. A Falcon 9 lifted off from Cape Canaveral at 3:19 pm...

SpaceX sets Nov. 18 launch date for sixth Starship test flight
Posted: Sat, Nov 9 9:57 AM ET (1457 GMT)
SpaceX plans to perform the next Starship test flight as soon as mid-November. The company announced Wednesday that the sixth integrated test flight of...

Gilmour Space gets Australian launch license
Posted: Sat, Nov 9 9:53 AM ET (1453 GMT)
Gilmour Space has received a license from the Australian government for its first orbital launch. The company said Tuesday that the Australian Space Agency had...

Rocket Lab launches satelite for confidential customer
Posted: Sat, Nov 9 9:52 AM ET (1452 GMT)
Rocket Lab carried out an Electron launch this morning for a confidential customer. The Electron lifted off at 5:54 am EST (1054 GMT) from...

Australian government cancels military satellite program
Posted: Sat, Nov 9 9:51 AM ET (1451 GMT)
The Australian government has canceled a multibillion-dollar military satellite contract with Lockheed Martin. The Australian Department of Defence said Monday it was canceling the...