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The four Crew-13 astronauts have boarded the International Space Station after their SpaceX Falcon 9 flight, joining the crew of Expedition 75. NASA confirmed the arrival, marking another routine crew rotation carried out with the Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft. The mission adds to Falcon 9's growing record of operational crewed flights for NASA.
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SpaceX launched its Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The heavy-lift rocket lifted off from Launch Complex 39A, continuing the company's run of missions from the historic site. Details on the payload, mission objectives and whether the side boosters returned for landing have not been widely reported yet.
- 3Falcon Heavy launches secret US spy satellite, completing SpaceX tripleheaderโ3 for 3! Falcon Heavy rocket launches secret US spy mission to complete SpaceX tripleheader (video)
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket launched a classified US spy mission, capping off a tripleheader of three successful launches. The mission carried a secret payload for the US military, with few details disclosed publicly. The launch drew attention for both the secrecy surrounding the payload and SpaceX completing three flights in quick succession, underlining the company's growing launch cadence.
- 4Falcon Heavy flies first mission for US spy satellite agencyโFalcon Heavy flies its first mission for U.S. spy satellite agency
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket has carried out its first launch in support of the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office, delivering a classified spy satellite payload to orbit. The flight marks a milestone for the heavy-lift rocket, which until now had flown commercial and NASA missions. Spaceflight outlets are highlighting the vehicle's growing role in national security spaceflight and the NRO's expanding use of commercial launch providers.
- 5Space Stocks Rally After SpaceX Falcon 9 Rideshare LaunchโSpaceX Climbs 6% on Fresh Falcon 9 Rideshare Launch; Rocket Lab Jumps 7%, AST SpaceMobile Ticks Up
Space-related stocks moved sharply higher following a new SpaceX Falcon 9 rideshare mission. Headlines report SpaceX climbing 6%, Rocket Lab jumping 7%, and AST SpaceMobile also ticking up as investors reacted to renewed launch activity across the sector. The moves suggest growing enthusiasm around commercial launch demand and small-satellite deployment, with traders bidding up companies tied to the launch ecosystem.