Launches & Spacecraft

SpaceX just conducted another static-fire test with a Starship upper stage, further prepping the megarocket for its upcoming ninth test flight.

Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.

On Sunday (May 11), China launched a trio of Yaogan satellites classified as electromagnetic environment detection spacecraft.

SpaceX launched 26 more of its Starlink internet satellites to orbit from California Monday night (May 12), on the first leg of a spaceflight doubleheader.

SpaceX continues to push the boundaries of rocket reuse, launching a batch of Starlink satellites atop a Falcon 9 that was flying for a record 28th time.

The huge antenna for Europe's newly launched Biomass forest-monitoring satellite has been successfully deployed, a big milestone for the mission.

Spaceport America is the first purpose-built commercial spaceport in the world — but its executive director has a portfolio of ideas to further grow the launch complex.

The Soviet Union's failed Kosmos 482 Venus lander fell back to Earth today (May 10), bringing a five-decade space odyssey to a dramatic end.

SpaceX sent 28 Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida's Space Coast this morning (May 10), its second launch in a little over six hours.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base tonight (May 9), carrying 26 Starlink satellites for the company's growing constellation.