Rocket Report: SpaceX completes launch triple-header; Rocket Lab nets big contract
SpaceX has successfully completed its first orbital launch of the Starship rocket, marking a significant milestone for the company. The mission also facilitated the deployment of 26 new-generation Starlink V3 satellites, expanding the network's capacity.
Why it matters
The successful orbital flight of Starship represents a major leap in heavy-lift launch capabilities, which is critical for future space exploration and satellite deployment.
Highly inclined Rocket Report: SpaceX completes launch triple-header; Rocket Lab nets big contract Blue Origin seeks FAA approval for up to 50 New Glenn launches and 50 booster landings per year.
14 A Falcon 9 rocket climbs into the sky to begin the Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station as a Falcon Heavy rocket awaits its launch window Thursday about 3.5 miles away at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Credit: SpaceX A Falcon 9 rocket climbs into the sky to begin the Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station as a Falcon Heavy rocket awaits its launch window Thursday about 3.5 miles away at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Credit: SpaceX Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Welcome to Edition 9.13 of the Rocket Report!
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