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    SpaceX carried out its Transporter-18 rideshare mission, launching a large batch of small satellites into orbit on a single Falcon 9 rocket. The Transporter flights are among the most frequent commercial launches, carrying dozens of payloads for companies, universities and space agencies worldwide. Attention is focused on the mission's deployment schedule and the growing demand for affordable access to orbit for small satellite operators.

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    SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket flies for tenth time▼SpaceX reuses Falcon 9 rocket for 10th time in latest Starlink launch✉newsScienceSpace4 d ago

    SpaceX has launched and landed a Falcon 9 first-stage booster for the tenth time, setting a new record for rocket reuse during a Starlink satellite mission. The milestone underscores how routine rapid reflight has become for the company as it builds out its satellite internet constellation and cuts launch costs.

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    SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket carrying classified payload▼WATCH LIVE: SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches classified payload into orbit✉newsScienceSpace5 d ago

    A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched a classified payload into orbit, with the liftoff streamed live by news outlets. The customer and mission details were not disclosed, consistent with US government or national security launches that are typically kept secret. Viewers followed the launch in real time as the rocket lifted off from Florida on its dedicated mission.

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    SpaceX launches its 100th Block 5 rocket▼SpaceX Just Launched Its 100th Block 5 Rocket: Elon Musk Is Building an Unshakable Financial Fortress✉newsScienceSpace4 d ago

    SpaceX has reached a milestone with its 100th launch of a Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket, the reusable workhorse that dominates its launch schedule. Financial commentary framing the achievement argues that the reliability and reuse of the Block 5 fleet underpins Elon Musk's company's growing commercial strength and revenue base. Coverage highlights both the technical record and what it signals for SpaceX's business prospects.

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    Crew-13 astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center●CREW-13 ARRIVES AT KSC, Sept 26, 2026, KSC, 1:00 pm ET✉newsScienceSpace Policy5 d ago

    The four astronauts assigned to NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission have arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of their launch to the International Space Station. Arrival at KSC roughly one to two weeks before liftoff is standard procedure, allowing the crew to complete final training, quarantine and preflight checks as SpaceX readies the Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket.

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    SpaceX Launch Site Declared No-Fly Zone Ahead of Tesla Roadster Mission▼The SpaceX Site Is Currently a No-Fly Zone Ahead of the Tesla Roadster's Launch✉newsScienceSpace5 d ago

    The airspace around SpaceX's launch site has been designated a no-fly zone ahead of the launch that will carry a Tesla Roadster into space. The restriction covers the area as the company prepares the Falcon Heavy rocket for its maiden flight. The unusual cargo — Elon Musk's personal sports car — has drawn wide attention to the mission, and the airspace closure signals the countdown is in its final stages.

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    SpaceX launches classified US Space Force mission from West Coast▼SpaceX Falcon 9 launches classified mission for U.S. Space Force from West Coast✉newsScienceSpace5 d ago

    SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from the West Coast carrying a classified payload for the U.S. Space Force. The mission's contents were not disclosed, consistent with standard practice for national security spaceflights. The launch adds to SpaceX's growing cadence of government and military missions and drew attention from spaceflight watchers tracking the company's military work.

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    SpaceX launched a Falcon Heavy rocket carrying the NROL-97 mission for the US National Reconnaissance Office from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The classified payload's purpose has not been disclosed, consistent with standard practice for national security launches. The mission highlights the growing role of commercial launch providers in delivering US government spy satellites into orbit.

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    SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket has been rolled out to the launch pad ahead of an upcoming mission. The heavy-lift vehicle, one of the most powerful operational rockets in the world, is prepared for another flight, drawing attention from space enthusiasts and industry watchers tracking SpaceX's launch schedule.

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    SpaceX to launch Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center tonight●WATCH LIVE at 11:53 P.M.: SpaceX to launch Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center✉newsScienceSpace43 min ago

    SpaceX is preparing to launch its Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, with liftoff scheduled for 11:53 p.m. Local outlets are streaming the launch live, and viewers around the world are watching for the heavy-lift rocket's departure and booster landings. No further mission details, payload information, or confirmation of the launch outcome have been provided yet.

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    Falcon Heavy flies first mission for US spy satellite agency●Falcon Heavy flies its first mission for U.S. spy satellite agency✉newsScienceSpace43 min ago

    SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket has flown its first mission for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office, the agency responsible for the country's spy satellites. The launch marks a milestone for the heavy-lift rocket, which previously flew commercial and other government missions, and underscores the growing role of commercial launch providers in national security spaceflight.

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    SpaceX set to launch over 100 spacecraft on Transporter-18 mission▼Launch preview: More than 100 spacecraft hitch a ride to orbit on SpaceX’s Transporter-18✉newsScienceSpace43 min ago

    SpaceX is preparing its Transporter-18 rideshare mission, which will carry more than 100 spacecraft to orbit on a single Falcon 9 rocket. The flight is the latest in SpaceX's regular dedicated smallsat rideshare launches, which allow dozens of satellite operators to share a ride to space at lower cost. Launch previews outline the mission profile, payloads and timing ahead of liftoff.

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    Falcon Heavy to launch first mission for US spy satellite agency●Falcon Heavy to fly its first mission for U.S. spy satellite agency✉newsScienceSpace3 h ago

    SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket is set to fly its first mission for the U.S. agency responsible for spy satellites, according to Spaceflight Now. The assignment marks a milestone for the heavy-lift launcher, adding a national security customer to its flight manifest and signaling growing confidence in the vehicle for sensitive military and intelligence payloads.

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    NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 Flight Crew Arrive at Launch Pad▼NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Flight Crew Arrive at Launch Pad✉newsScienceSpace3 h ago

    The four astronauts of NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission have arrived at the launch pad ahead of their flight to the International Space Station. The crew travelled to Kennedy Space Center for final preparations, with liftoff planned aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft. The mission will carry astronauts to the orbiting laboratory for a long-duration science expedition.

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    SpaceX Falcon Heavy to launch secret US spy mission tonight▼SpaceX's powerful Falcon Heavy rocket launching secret US spy mission tonight: Watch it live✉newsScienceSpace4 h ago

    SpaceX is set to launch a classified US spy satellite aboard its powerful Falcon Heavy rocket tonight, with the mission expected to be streamed live online. The payload details remain undisclosed due to the classified nature of the national security mission. Space enthusiasts and observers are watching for the launch window and the rocket's side booster landings.

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    SpaceX launch from Kennedy Space Center may be visible in Tallahassee▼SpaceX rocket launch at Kennedy Space Center: Will it be seen in Tallahassee?✉newsScienceSpace21 h ago

    SpaceX is preparing a rocket launch from Kennedy Space Center on Florida's Space Coast, and local newspapers are telling residents in Tallahassee and elsewhere in the state whether the launch may be visible from their area. Falcon rockets launching from the coast are often visible across much of Florida shortly after liftoff, weather permitting, drawing wide attention from skywatchers.

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    SpaceX to launch Google AI satellite with 129 other payloads▼Watch SpaceX launch Google AI satellite, 129 other payloads to orbit today✉newsScienceSpace11 h ago

    SpaceX is set to launch a satellite carrying Google's AI technology into orbit, along with 129 other payloads, in a ride-sharing mission today. The flight highlights the growing role of commercial space launches in deploying artificial intelligence hardware and small satellites. Spectators can watch the liftoff live as the Falcon rocket carries the diverse cargo stack to orbit.

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    Vandenberg Prepares for SpaceX Falcon 9 Transporter-18 Launch●"Vandenberg SFB Launch Alert Space Launch Delta 30 Guardians and Airmen are scheduled to support the launch of a SpaceXMmastodonScienceSpace91 d ago

    A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to lift off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, carrying the Transporter-18 rideshare mission to low-Earth orbit. Launch is targeted for Thursday, Oct. 1, with a 58-minute launch window. Guardians and Airmen from Space Launch Delta 30 are supporting the mission, which will carry multiple small payloads into orbit at once.

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    SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch underway in Florida▼SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launch in Florida: How to submit photos, video✉newsScienceSpace21 h ago

    A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launch is taking place in Florida, drawing attention from spectators and space watchers. Local coverage is inviting the public to submit their photos and videos of the liftoff, reflecting strong interest in capturing the heavy-lift rocket's flight from the Space Coast.

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    Kyrgyz President Zhaparov Watches SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch in California●Kyrgyz Republic President Sadyr Zhaparov views SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch from VSFB✉newsScienceSpace43 min ago

    Kyrgyz Republic President Sadyr Zhaparov traveled to Vandenberg Space Force Base in California to watch a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch in person. The visit, confirmed by Vandenberg officials, highlights continued space cooperation outreach between the United States and Kyrgyzstan, though neither government has detailed the purpose of the president's trip or any agreements tied to it.

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    SpaceX Falcon Heavy Targeting Late-Night October 1 Launch▼SpaceX Falcon Heavy set for late-night Oct. 1 launch✉newsScienceSpace1 d ago

    SpaceX is preparing a Falcon Heavy rocket for launch late on the night of October 1 from Florida, according to Florida Today. The mission timing was announced in advance, and observers are watching for the heavy-lift rocket's return, which typically draws attention for its synchronized booster landings. Further details on the payload and destination have not been widely reported yet.

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    SpaceX Falcon Heavy prepares for rare Florida launch▼SpaceX Falcon Heavy set for rare Florida launch. Here's what to know✉newsScienceSpace1 d ago

    SpaceX is preparing a Falcon Heavy rocket for a launch from Florida, an event Florida Today and other outlets describe as rare given how infrequently the triple-booster rocket flies. Coverage outlines what spectators and space watchers should know, including the significance of the mission and viewing details along the Space Coast.

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    Sonic booms heard across Space Coast during SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch●LISTEN: Sonic booms on Space Coast during SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch✉newsScienceSpace43 min ago

    A SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch from Florida's Space Coast produced loud sonic booms heard across the region, with local outlet WESH sharing audio of the sounds. Sonic booms occur when the rocket's boosters return through the atmosphere faster than the speed of sound, a familiar but still striking phenomenon for residents near Cape Canaveral.

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    Crew-13 mission finally launches toward the ISS●Crew-13 wreszcie w drodze do ISS! 1 października o 17:10 czasu polskiego z Cape Canaveral na Florydzie wystartował FalcoMmastodonScienceSpace38 h ago

    The Crew-13 mission lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on October 1 at 5:10 p.m. Polish time. A Falcon 9 rocket carried a four-person crew in a Dragon capsule toward the International Space Station. The spacecraft safely reached orbit and separated from the rocket. The launch had faced repeated delays, having initially been planned for as early as September 12.

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    SpaceX to launch crewed and classified Falcon Heavy missions same day▼SpaceX set to launch astronauts and a classified Falcon Heavy mission on the same day✉newsScienceSpace1 d ago

    SpaceX is preparing two launches on a single day: a crewed astronaut mission and a classified US national security payload on a Falcon Heavy rocket. The back-to-back schedule highlights the company's increasing launch cadence and its central role in both NASA human spaceflight and military missions. Details of the classified payload's purpose have not been disclosed.

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    SpaceX Plans Three Falcon 9 Launches in 13 Hours▼SpaceX Triple Header Thursday: Three Falcon 9 Launches in 13 Hours✉newsScienceSpace1 d ago

    SpaceX is set for a demanding triple launch day, with three Falcon 9 rockets scheduled to lift off within a 13-hour window on Thursday. The rapid cadence highlights the company's growing launch frequency and booster reuse capabilities. Space enthusiasts and industry watchers are tracking each mission's timing, payloads and landing attempts as the day unfolds.

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    SpaceX is preparing to conduct three Falcon 9 rocket launches within a single day, an unusually rapid firing rate for the company's workhorse rocket. The back-to-back missions highlight SpaceX's growing launch cadence as it scales up satellite deployments and commercial flights from multiple pads. Observers of the space industry are closely watching whether the company can pull off the triple launch without delays.

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    SpaceX Falcon Heavy launches classified spy satellite from Florida●WATCH AGAIN: SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launches classified spy mission from Florida's Space Coast✉newsScienceSpace43 min ago

    A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket lifted off from Florida's Space Coast carrying a classified mission for the US military. The launch drew attention online, with news outlets rebroadcasting footage of the liftoff. Details of the payload, believed to be a spy satellite, were not disclosed, which is typical for national security missions launched from the Kennedy Space Center area.

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    SpaceX Falcon Heavy caps double launch day with midnight sonic booms●SpaceX Falcon Heavy tops double launch day with midnight sonic booms✉newsScienceSpace2 h ago

    SpaceX launched a Falcon Heavy rocket around midnight, capping a day that featured two launches from Florida's Space Coast. The heavy-lift rocket's return produced loud sonic booms heard across central Florida as boosters came back to land. Residents reported the late-night noise, and the rare double-launch day drew attention from spacefans and local media.

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    SpaceX Falcon Heavy launches NROL-97 mission for US spy agency●SpaceX Falcon Heavy launches NROL-97 mission at NASA's Kennedy Space Center✉newsScienceSpace43 min ago

    SpaceX launched its Falcon Heavy rocket from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, carrying the NROL-97 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office. The flight, conducted from Launch Complex 39A, delivered a classified national security payload into orbit. Details of the spacecraft and its purpose remain secret, as is standard for NRO missions.

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    SpaceX Falcon Heavy set for midnight launch with sonic booms●SpaceX Falcon Heavy primed to finish double launch day with midnight sonic booms✉newsScienceSpace3 h ago

    SpaceX is preparing a Falcon Heavy launch from Florida, capping off a double launch day for the company with liftoff around midnight. Residents along the Space Coast could hear sonic booms as the rocket's side boosters return to land. The mission makes for an unusually busy day, with two SpaceX launches from Florida's Space Coast planned within the same 24-hour period.

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    NASA and SpaceX launch Crew-13 mission to space station●Watch the launch of NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 and it's booster landing✉newsScienceSpace11 h ago

    NASA and SpaceX launched the Crew-13 mission from Florida, carrying astronauts to the International Space Station. Coverage includes video of the liftoff and the successful return landing of the Falcon 9 first-stage booster, part of SpaceX's routine rocket reusability program. Viewers are following the launch livestream and the booster touchdown.

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    Starship Reaches Orbit as SpaceX Eyes Falcon 9 Transition●Starship Reaches Orbit as SpaceX’s Planned Shift From Falcon 9 and Dragon Raises Supply Concerns✉newsScienceSpace18 h ago

    SpaceX's Starship has reached orbit, a milestone in the company's next-generation rocket programme. Attention is now turning to SpaceX's plan to eventually shift launches and crew missions from the workhorse Falcon 9 and Dragon vehicles to Starship. Observers are raising concerns about whether the transition could affect supply missions to orbit in the meantime, given Starship's development schedule remains uncertain.