Kennedy Space Center News

FAA to start new environmental review for Florida SpaceX Starship launches

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it intends to start a new environmental review for future Starship launches from Florida. The decision...

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Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser space plane to be moved to Florida ahead of launch

Sierra Space recently completed testing of Dream Chaser ‘Tenacity’ at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, Ohio. The space plane will...

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SpaceX launches yet another batch of Starlink satellites

SpaceX sent 23 Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit yesterday afternoon with a lift-off from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center...

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SpaceX launches two European navigation satellites

The Falcon 9 launched Saturday, May 27th, to deliver both satellites into the necessary orbit. The 2 European global navigation satellites are...

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SpaceX launches two Starlink missions just over 24 hours apart

Last week, SpaceX launched two Starlink missions from Florida just over 24 hours apart, sending a total of 46 satellites to orbit....

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SpaceX launches first Bandwagon rideshare mission

SpaceX launched its first Bandwagon rideshare mission on Sunday, sending eleven payloads to orbit. The mission took off from Launch Complex 39A...

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SpaceX makes big changes to Starship’s Florida launch pad

SpaceX has begun making drastic changes to its Starship launch pad in Florida after months of no activity. The launch site, which...

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The Falcon Heavy launch of the GOES-U satellite delayed

NASA and SpaceX have delayed the first Falcon Heavy launch of the year until no earlier than June 25th. The delay comes...

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SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy to launch X-37B Spaceplane

In a bit of a surprise, the USSF-52 mission will launch atop the Falcon Heavy no earlier than December 8th from Launch...

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SpaceX completes 6th Dragon launch to the International Space Station

The Falcon 9 successfully lifted off at 8:28 p.m. ET last night, sending Cargo Dragon on its way to the International Space...

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SpaceX Cargo Dragon ready for resupply trip to ISS

NASA and SpaceX are currently targeting the launch of the CRS-29 resupply mission to the International Space Station this evening at 8:28...

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SpaceX Crew Dragon: Crew 6 returns to Earth after six months in space

Crew Dragon Endeavour blazed over Central Florida just after midnight, putting on a show for millions below as it headed towards a...

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Crew 7 arrives to the International Space Station after successful launch

Crew 7 successfully lifted off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center early Saturday morning, taking to the skies at...

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NASA, SpaceX readies Crew 7 for launch to the International Space Station

NASA and SpaceX are set to launch Crew 7 to the International Space Station early Saturday morning, with lift-off scheduled for 3:27...

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NASA and SpaceX give GO for Crew 7 launch

Following the Flight Readiness Review (FRR), NASA and SpaceX gave the go for Crew 7. The launch is scheduled for August 25th...

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Crew Dragon Endurance arrives at LC-39A ahead of Crew 7 launch

NASA and SpaceX are moving closer to the launch of Crew 7 to the International Space Station as Crew Dragon has arrived...

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NASA and SpaceX delay Crew 7 launch

Following the delayed launch of the most recent Falcon Heavy launch, NASA and SpaceX have pushed the Crew 7 launch to August...

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SpaceX aces Falcon Heavy launch

Falcon Heavy lived up to its name Friday evening as it launched the heaviest geostationary satellite ever. The 9,200 kg (20,282 lbs)...

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SpaceX gears up for Falcon Heavy launch

SpaceX is targeting no earlier than Wednesday, July 26th, for the launch of the Jupiter 3/Echostar XXIV communications satellite from Launch Complex...