News Archive / Tagged: Space Launch Complex 40
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SpaceX launches Transporter-2 Falcon 9 rideshare mission
Theresa CrossJune 30th, 2021A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched Transporter-2, the second dedicated rideshare mission for the company, into a polar orbit from Florida.
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First Starlink shell completed with latest Falcon 9 launch
Theresa CrossMay 26th, 2021At 2:59 p.m. EDT (16:59 UTC) May 26, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Space Launch Complex 40 in Florida, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched toward orbit to deliver another batch of 60 Starlink satellites for the company's internet constellation.
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Falcon 9 booster flies record 10th time for Starlink mission
Theresa CrossMay 9th, 2021An early morning launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket filled the Florida skies as the company continues its aggressive pace of global internet coverage.
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Another 60 Starlink internet satellites orbited by SpaceX
Theresa CrossApril 29th, 2021SpaceX launched its 25th batch of Starlink internet satellites to join its ever-growing constellation in low Earth orbit as the company continues its push for global coverage.
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SpaceX successfully launches Booster for the sixth time
Theresa CrossAugust 18th, 2020On August 18 at 10:31 a.m. EDT, SpaceX successfully launched the latest batch of 58 corporate satellites from Cape Canaveral Florida, destined to become part of their growing Starlink constellation.
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SpaceX set to launch its 100th Mission with Starlink and SkySat
Cullen DesforgesAugust 18th, 2020SpaceX is on the cusp of launching its 100th mission, due to loft the eleventh batch of Starlink satellites on Tuesday from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, atop their Falcon 9 rocket.
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SpaceX starts 2020 with Starlink launch
Patrick AttwellJanuary 6th, 2020SpaceX's Starlink constellation just got a major boost.
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Launch of JCSAT-18 / Kacific-1 furthers SpaceX’s reusability program
SpaceFlight InsiderDecember 18th, 2019SpaceX's domination of the launch services market continues with Monday's launch of a Boeing-built satellite for SKY Perfect JSAT Corp. and Kacific Broadband Satellites.
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GALLERY: SpaceX launches JCSAT-18 and Kacific-1
SpaceFlight InsiderDecember 17th, 2019Launching right on time, SpaceX used one of its Falcon 9 rockets to send the JCSAT-18/Kacific-1 satellite to orbit on Monday, Dec. 16, 2019 at 7:10 p.m. EST (00:10 UTC on Tuesday). SpaceX sent the Boeing-built satellite on its way to a geostationary transfer orbit. All photos courtesy of SpaceX.
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Launch of CRS-19 cargo freighter to ISS delayed
Patrick AttwellDecember 4th, 2019Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. -- Beautifully clear skies do not necessarily ensure a launch. SpaceX, no stranger to the precise requirements for launch ran afoul of an old foe on Wednesday Dec. 4.
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Gallery: SpaceX completes second flight in less than two weeks with AMOS-17
Jason RhianAugust 6th, 2019CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket with the AMOS-17 spacecraft on Tuesday Aug. 6, 2019. The flight helped reiterate the company's ability to rapidly turn around and prepare for the next flight.
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Spacecom’s faith in SpaceX remains solid in lead up to AMOS-17 launch
Jason RhianAugust 1st, 2019CAPE CANAVERAL, FLa. -- SpaceX might be based out of California, but the NewSpace company is making its presence known in Florida. An upcoming flight could serve as a renewal of sorts for a relationship with one of the company's clients.
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Gallery: CRS-18 another check in the ‘Win Box’ for SpaceX
Derek RichardsonJuly 25th, 2019CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket with the CRS-18 Dragon on the capsule's third flight to the International Space Station on Thursday, July 25. In many ways it marked a repeat performance for the NewSpace company.
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Gallery: SpaceX begins launching its Starlink constellation
Derek RichardsonMay 24th, 2019In the black of night, SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 60 Starlink spacecraft to begin its satellite internet mega constellation.
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SpaceX launches 60 Starlink satellites
Derek RichardsonMay 24th, 2019CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX made history again by launching the first 60 satellites of its Starlink satellite internet mega constellation.
