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NASA opens applications for 25th astronaut class, NASASpaceflight reports

Applications run through December 3, 2026, with selection expected in late 2027, according to NASASpaceflight.

8 Sources, 13h ago, first seen 13h ago

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SpaceX targets Nov. 13 for Starship flight that will attempt to catch both stages

The mission will attempt to catch both stages back at the launch site.

7 Sources, 1d ago, updated 1d ago

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Blue Origin unveils GS3 third stage and Northstar engine for New Glenn

Northstar is a first-stage booster engine, and Blue Origin expects GS3 to make New Glenn more flexible and capable.

7 Sources, 3d ago, first seen 3d ago

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Rocket Lab sets November 2 window for its 99th Electron mission

The Sea God Surveys is planned for @QPS_Inc from Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand.

15 Sources, 5d ago, updated 5d ago

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NASA seeks commercial options to reboost, service or deorbit Hubble

NASA hopes commercial partners can keep the aging telescope working; its request also seeks a controlled deorbit option.

4 Sources, 5d ago, updated 5d ago

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SpaceX Falcon 9 lifts off from Vandenberg on Starlink 15-18 mission

The planned payload was 27 Starlink satellites, and booster B1093 was slated for its 18th flight.

10 Sources, 9d ago, updated 9d ago

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ISRO launches NVS-03 navigation satellite aboard GSLV-F18

Spaceflight Now reported successful separation; The Economic Times reported the satellite's injection into orbit after the October 30 launch.

18 Sources, 9d ago, updated 9d ago

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Starship Flight 15 reportedly set for no earlier than Nov. 12, 2026

SpaceNotices attributes the date to a CADENA missions slide; NASASpaceflight suggests catch approvals may be a factor.

8 Sources, 10d ago, first seen 10d ago

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Ship 42 undergoes six-engine static-fire test ahead of Starship Flight 15

NASASpaceflight reported the test; TrackingTheSB later posted that Ship 42 was heading back to the production site.

5 Sources, 9d ago, updated 9d ago

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SpaceX announces completion of Ship 42 static fires ahead of Starship Flight 15

SpaceX describes a full-duration six-engine test and a separate single-Raptor firing to simulate a deorbit burn.

18 Sources, 11d ago, first seen 11d ago

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SpaceX Launches 27 Starlink Satellites from California

Spaceflight Now reports liftoff from Vandenberg at 12:25 a.m. Pacific; NASASpaceflight reports the booster touched down.

7 Sources, 13d ago, updated 13d ago

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Blue Origin reportedly plans early- to mid-December activation of rebuilt LC-36A

Spaceflight Now quoted Couluris on a year-end first-launch target; Jeff Foust reported a New Glenn return remained possible before then.

6 Sources, 10d ago, updated 10d ago

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Starship Booster 22 returns to Mega Bay 1 after static-fire test

Space.com reports the October 25 engine test began a campaign to ready the rocket for Starship Flight Test 15.

7 Sources, 13d ago, first seen 13d ago

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SpaceX's Booster 22 reportedly static-fired ahead of planned Starship Flight 15

Spaceflight Now places the October 25 test at Starbase, Texas, ahead of a planned November flight.

37 Sources, 14d ago, updated 14d ago

SpaceX conducts Static Fire of Booster 22

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Blue Origin’s New Glenn second stage reportedly being loaded onto NASA’s Pegasus barge

Spaceflight Now described the stage as being readied for shipment to Stennis Space Center for a static test fire.

9 Sources, 15d ago, first seen 15d ago

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Redesigned quick-disconnect reportedly installed on a vehicle; parallel unit slated for hydrogen testing

SpaceflightNow reports Parsons said a completely redesigned quick-disconnect was installed; the outlet says no rollout or wet-dress-rehearsal dates were announced.

2 Sources, 16d ago, first seen 16d ago

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NASA discusses 2027 Artemis III mission and goal of a Moon surface return by 2028

Spaceflight Now describes Artemis III as a four-astronaut orbital test of critical landing systems planned for 2027.

58 Sources, 13d ago, updated 13d ago

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Anniversary post revisits Columbia's 1992 launch with Gene Roddenberry's ashes aboard

Space.com marks the Oct. 22, 1992 launch; NASASpaceflight identifies Columbia's mission as STS-52.

5 Sources, 17d ago, first seen 17d ago

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SpaceX reportedly scrubs Starlink 15-15 launch before fueling

Spaceflight Now says the new California launch window opens October 21 at 2:59 p.m. PDT.

13 Sources, 16d ago, updated 16d ago

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SpaceX reportedly aiming to catch both booster and ship on Flight 15

Spaceflight Now reported a November 2026 expectation and quoted Musk saying success on the next flight was not guaranteed.

10 Sources, 18d ago, updated 18d ago

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NASA opens applications for 25th astronaut class, NASASpaceflight reports

SpaceX targets Nov. 13 for Starship flight that will attempt to catch both stages

Blue Origin unveils GS3 third stage and Northstar engine for New Glenn

Rocket Lab sets November 2 window for its 99th Electron mission

NASA seeks commercial options to reboost, service or deorbit Hubble

SpaceX Falcon 9 lifts off from Vandenberg on Starlink 15-18 mission

ISRO launches NVS-03 navigation satellite aboard GSLV-F18

Starship Flight 15 reportedly set for no earlier than Nov. 12, 2026

Ship 42 undergoes six-engine static-fire test ahead of Starship Flight 15

SpaceX announces completion of Ship 42 static fires ahead of Starship Flight 15

SpaceX Launches 27 Starlink Satellites from California

Blue Origin reportedly plans early- to mid-December activation of rebuilt LC-36A

Starship Booster 22 returns to Mega Bay 1 after static-fire test

SpaceX's Booster 22 reportedly static-fired ahead of planned Starship Flight 15

Blue Origin’s New Glenn second stage reportedly being loaded onto NASA’s Pegasus barge

Redesigned quick-disconnect reportedly installed on a vehicle; parallel unit slated for hydrogen testing

NASA discusses 2027 Artemis III mission and goal of a Moon surface return by 2028

Anniversary post revisits Columbia's 1992 launch with Gene Roddenberry's ashes aboard

SpaceX reportedly scrubs Starlink 15-15 launch before fueling

SpaceX reportedly aiming to catch both booster and ship on Flight 15

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NASA opens applications for 25th astronaut class, NASASpaceflight reports

SpaceX targets Nov. 13 for Starship flight that will attempt to catch both stages

Blue Origin unveils GS3 third stage and Northstar engine for New Glenn

Rocket Lab sets November 2 window for its 99th Electron mission

NASA seeks commercial options to reboost, service or deorbit Hubble

SpaceX Falcon 9 lifts off from Vandenberg on Starlink 15-18 mission

ISRO launches NVS-03 navigation satellite aboard GSLV-F18

Starship Flight 15 reportedly set for no earlier than Nov. 12, 2026

Ship 42 undergoes six-engine static-fire test ahead of Starship Flight 15

SpaceX announces completion of Ship 42 static fires ahead of Starship Flight 15

SpaceX Launches 27 Starlink Satellites from California

Blue Origin reportedly plans early- to mid-December activation of rebuilt LC-36A

Starship Booster 22 returns to Mega Bay 1 after static-fire test

SpaceX's Booster 22 reportedly static-fired ahead of planned Starship Flight 15

Blue Origin’s New Glenn second stage reportedly being loaded onto NASA’s Pegasus barge

Redesigned quick-disconnect reportedly installed on a vehicle; parallel unit slated for hydrogen testing

NASA discusses 2027 Artemis III mission and goal of a Moon surface return by 2028

Anniversary post revisits Columbia's 1992 launch with Gene Roddenberry's ashes aboard

SpaceX reportedly scrubs Starlink 15-15 launch before fueling

SpaceX reportedly aiming to catch both booster and ship on Flight 15