Falcon 9 Archives - SpaceNews https://spacenews.com/tag/falcon-9/ Covering the business and politics of space Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:53:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://spacenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cropped-SN_forza_star-32x32.png Falcon 9 Archives - SpaceNews https://spacenews.com/tag/falcon-9/ 32 32 80681979 Crew-12 launches to ISS https://spacenews.com/crew-12-launches-to-iss/ https://spacenews.com/crew-12-launches-to-iss/#respond Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:53:38 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=573545 Crew-12 launch

A Falcon 9 launched a new crew to the International Space Station Feb. 13 to start a busy schedule of arriving and departing vehicles at the station.

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Falcon 9 returns to flight after upper stage engine investigation https://spacenews.com/falcon-9-returns-to-flight-after-upper-stage-engine-investigation/ https://spacenews.com/falcon-9-returns-to-flight-after-upper-stage-engine-investigation/#respond Sat, 07 Feb 2026 22:14:02 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=571787 F9 launch 2026 Feb 7

A Falcon 9 launched a batch of Starlink satellites on Feb. 7 after SpaceX completed an investigation into an engine malfunction during the rocket’s previous launch five days earlier.

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SpaceX pauses Falcon 9 launches after upper stage anomaly https://spacenews.com/spacex-pauses-falcon-9-launches-after-upper-stage-anomaly/ https://spacenews.com/spacex-pauses-falcon-9-launches-after-upper-stage-anomaly/#respond Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:29:06 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=570290 Falcon 9 launch 2026 Feb 2

SpaceX is pausing Falcon 9 launches after an issue with the rocket’s upper stage encountered at the end of a launch Feb. 2.

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Amazon buys 10 more Falcon 9 launches https://spacenews.com/amazon-buys-10-more-falcon-9-launches/ https://spacenews.com/amazon-buys-10-more-falcon-9-launches/#respond Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:39:03 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=570032 Falcon 9 KF-02 launch

Amazon has purchased an additional 10 Falcon 9 launches from SpaceX as part of its efforts to accelerate deployment of its broadband satellite constellation.

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Kepler network to link OroraTech sensors for Earth monitoring https://spacenews.com/kepler-network-to-link-ororatech-sensors-for-earth-monitoring/ https://spacenews.com/kepler-network-to-link-ororatech-sensors-for-earth-monitoring/#respond Sun, 11 Jan 2026 22:53:03 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=567140

MILAN — OroraTech has entered a multi-year partnership with Kepler to supply thermal sensors for Kepler’s new optical communications constellation.  The first four SAFIRE Gen4 sensors under the agreement launched […]

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NASA astrophysics, commercial satellites launch on SpaceX rideshare mission https://spacenews.com/nasa-astrophysics-commercial-satellites-launch-on-spacex-rideshare-mission/ https://spacenews.com/nasa-astrophysics-commercial-satellites-launch-on-spacex-rideshare-mission/#respond Sun, 11 Jan 2026 16:24:48 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=567127 Pandora

A SpaceX Falcon 9 launched a trio of NASA astrophysics small satellites along with dozens of commercial spacecraft on a rideshare mission Jan. 11.

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SpaceX, China drive new record for orbital launches in 2025 https://spacenews.com/spacex-china-drive-new-record-for-orbital-launches-in-2025/ https://spacenews.com/spacex-china-drive-new-record-for-orbital-launches-in-2025/#respond Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:32:22 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=566178 F9 165th launch

Orbital launch activity set another annual record in 2025, although future growth may depend on factors different from those that fueled the recent surge.

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SpaceX launches next second-generation Italian COSMO-SkyMed satellite https://spacenews.com/spacex-launches-next-second-generation-italian-cosmo-skymed-satellite/ https://spacenews.com/spacex-launches-next-second-generation-italian-cosmo-skymed-satellite/#respond Sat, 03 Jan 2026 21:13:15 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=566169

MILAN – A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifting off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, successfully launched a second-generation satellite for Italy’s COSMO-SkyMed Earth observation constellation, on Jan. 2 […]

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Transporter-15 rideshare mission launches 140 payloads https://spacenews.com/transporter-15-rideshare-mission-launches-140-payloads/ https://spacenews.com/transporter-15-rideshare-mission-launches-140-payloads/#respond Sat, 29 Nov 2025 12:27:17 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=562140 Transporter-15

A Falcon 9 launched 140 payloads on its latest dedicated rideshare mission Nov. 28, ranging from European government spacecraft to a private astronomy satellite.

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FAA ends commercial launch curfew https://spacenews.com/faa-ends-commercial-launch-curfew/ https://spacenews.com/faa-ends-commercial-launch-curfew/#respond Mon, 17 Nov 2025 08:49:47 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=560625 Falcon 9 streaks

The FAA has ended restrictions on the timing of commercial launches that were triggered by the government shutdown’s effects on airspace management.

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SpaceX launches fourth Bandwagon rideshare mission https://spacenews.com/spacex-launches-fourth-bandwagon-rideshare-mission/ https://spacenews.com/spacex-launches-fourth-bandwagon-rideshare-mission/#respond Sun, 02 Nov 2025 16:26:16 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=558750 Bandwagon-4 launch

SpaceX launched the fourth in its series of rideshare missions to mid-inclination orbits Nov. 2, carrying payloads that included technology demonstration satellites for space stations and orbital data centers.

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Semiconductor startup to fly payloads on Falcon 9 boosters https://spacenews.com/semiconductor-startup-to-fly-payloads-on-falcon-9-boosters/ https://spacenews.com/semiconductor-startup-to-fly-payloads-on-falcon-9-boosters/#respond Fri, 31 Oct 2025 23:15:01 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=558652

A startup plans to test technology to produce semiconductors in space on a series of Falcon 9 launches using payloads attached to the rocket’s booster.

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SpaceX wins approval for increased Falcon launches from Vandenberg https://spacenews.com/spacex-wins-approval-for-increased-falcon-launches-from-vandenberg/ https://spacenews.com/spacex-wins-approval-for-increased-falcon-launches-from-vandenberg/#respond Thu, 16 Oct 2025 21:33:47 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=556710 Falcon 9 SLC-4

The Department of the Air Force has approved SpaceX’s proposal to double its launch rate at Vandenberg Space Force Base and begin using a second launch pad there.

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Falcon 9 launches three space weather missions https://spacenews.com/falcon-9-launches-three-space-weather-missions/ https://spacenews.com/falcon-9-launches-three-space-weather-missions/#respond Wed, 24 Sep 2025 13:18:44 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=553233 IMAP

A Falcon 9 launched a “cosmic carpool” of spacecraft for NASA and NOAA Sept. 24 that will study the sun and its role in space weather.

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Falcon 9 launches upgraded Cygnus cargo spacecraft to ISS https://spacenews.com/falcon-9-launches-upgraded-cygnus-cargo-spacecraft-to-iss/ https://spacenews.com/falcon-9-launches-upgraded-cygnus-cargo-spacecraft-to-iss/#respond Mon, 15 Sep 2025 04:39:55 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=551135 NG-23 launch

A Falcon 9 launched an upgraded version of a Cygnus cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station Sept. 14.

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FAA approves increase in Falcon 9 launches while studying Starship environmental impacts https://spacenews.com/faa-approves-increase-in-falcon-9-launches-while-studying-starship-environmental-impacts/ https://spacenews.com/faa-approves-increase-in-falcon-9-launches-while-studying-starship-environmental-impacts/#respond Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:19:07 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=549729 Falcon 9 launch 2025 Sept 3

The FAA approved a significant increase in Falcon 9 launches from one Florida pad as it takes public input on plans for Starship launches from another.

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SpaceX launches Luxembourg imaging satellite, seven rideshare payloads https://spacenews.com/spacex-launches-luxembourg-imaging-satellite-seven-rideshare-payloads/ https://spacenews.com/spacex-launches-luxembourg-imaging-satellite-seven-rideshare-payloads/#respond Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:50:07 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=547413 NAOS

A SpaceX Falcon 9 launched a European reconnaissance satellite and several secondary payloads Aug. 26 in another example of the company’s rideshare launch services efforts.

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Falcon 9 nearing its peak launch rate https://spacenews.com/falcon-9-nearing-its-peak-launch-rate/ https://spacenews.com/falcon-9-nearing-its-peak-launch-rate/#respond Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:12:52 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=542195 Falcon 9 KF-02 launch

SpaceX launched a set of Project Kuiper satellites Aug. 11 as the company approaches its projected peak in launches of that vehicle.

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Crew-11 launches to ISS https://spacenews.com/crew-11-launches-to-iss/ https://spacenews.com/crew-11-launches-to-iss/#respond Fri, 01 Aug 2025 16:18:24 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=538444 Crew-11 launch

A Crew Dragon spacecraft is on its way to the International Space Station with a new crew, but how long they will stay at the station remains unclear.

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Falcon 9 launches NASA TRACERS space science mission https://spacenews.com/falcon-9-launches-nasa-tracers-space-science-mission/ https://spacenews.com/falcon-9-launches-nasa-tracers-space-science-mission/#respond Thu, 24 Jul 2025 11:47:33 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=535131 TRACERS launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 launched a NASA space science mission and several other smallsats July 23 after a one-day delay.

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Falcon 9 launches Project Kuiper satellites https://spacenews.com/falcon-9-launches-project-kuiper-satellites/ https://spacenews.com/falcon-9-launches-project-kuiper-satellites/#respond Wed, 16 Jul 2025 11:53:03 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=531514 KF-01 launch

SpaceX provided a lift for a competitor in the satellite broadband sector with the Falcon 9 launch of spacecraft for Amazon’s Project Kuiper constellation July 16.

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Falcon 9 launches European weather satellite https://spacenews.com/falcon-9-launches-european-weather-satellite/ https://spacenews.com/falcon-9-launches-european-weather-satellite/#respond Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:07:12 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=522849 MTG-S1 F9 launch

A Falcon 9 launched a European satellite July 1 with a dual mission to collect weather data and monitor atmospheric pollution.

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Fourth Axiom Space private astronaut mission launched to ISS https://spacenews.com/fourth-axiom-space-private-astronaut-mission-launched-to-iss/ https://spacenews.com/fourth-axiom-space-private-astronaut-mission-launched-to-iss/#respond Wed, 25 Jun 2025 07:19:02 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=519696 Ax-4 launch

SpaceX launched a Crew Dragon spacecraft on a private astronaut mission to the International Space Station June 25 after weeks of delays.

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Booster leak delays Ax-4 private astronaut mission to ISS https://spacenews.com/booster-leak-delays-ax-4-private-astronaut-mission-to-iss/ https://spacenews.com/booster-leak-delays-ax-4-private-astronaut-mission-to-iss/#respond Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:32:23 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=519105 Ax-4 Crew Dragon

A propellant leak in a Falcon 9 booster has delayed the launch of a fourth Axiom Space private astronaut mission to the International Space Station.

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