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- 1SpaceX launches Starship Flight 14 with booster splashdown●SpaceX Starship Flight 14 - Launch & Booster Splashdown - LAUNCH STREAM
SpaceX conducted the fourteenth test flight of its Starship rocket, launching from Starbase in Texas and bringing the Super Heavy booster back to a splashdown. The flight, streamed live by spaceflight outlets, drew a large audience watching the launch and the booster's descent over the Gulf of Mexico as SpaceX continues iterating toward a fully reusable launch system.
- 2SpaceX Starship reaches orbit for first time as booster splashes down●Blastoff! SpaceX Starship launches to orbit for first time, booster splashes down
SpaceX's Starship, the largest rocket ever built, has launched to orbit for the first time, with its Super Heavy booster splashing down in the ocean after separation. The milestone flight marks a major step in SpaceX's bid to develop a fully reusable launch system for deep-space missions. Space enthusiasts and industry watchers are celebrating the achievement and dissecting footage of the launch and booster descent.
- 3FCC holds sweeping power over projects that could alter the night sky●"The U.S. Federal Communications Commission can single-handedly green-light massive spaceflight projects that could comp
Space law experts say the U.S. Federal Communications Commission can single-handedly approve massive spaceflight projects that could permanently change how the night sky looks for everyone on Earth. Critics have loudly objected to satellite constellations and similar ventures, but analysts note there are few other legal avenues to block them, leaving the agency with outsized influence over humanity's shared view of the cosmos.
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A new astronaut mission has arrived at the International Space Station faster than any crew before, completing the journey in record time. The expedition has drawn broad attention in Germany, where space topics are topping search interest. Commentators are highlighting the achievement as a sign of increasingly efficient launch and docking procedures for crewed spaceflight.
- 5The top secret URSALA, RAQUEL and FARRAH satellites●The top secret URSALA, RAQUEL, and FARRAH satellites (2025)
A new report examines URSALA, RAQUEL and FARRAH, three US spy satellites whose missions remain classified and which were reportedly launched in 2025. Details about their capabilities and operators have not been officially disclosed, and space analysts continue to piece together what the spacecraft are for, fueling speculation among spaceflight watchers about America's secretive orbital fleet.
- 6Crew-12 Set to Leave ISS Monday After Crew-13 Handover●NASA, SpaceX’s Crew-13 is onboard the ISS. After swapping places, Crew-12 could return Monday
NASA and SpaceX's Crew-13 mission has arrived at the International Space Station, completing a crew handover with the outgoing Crew-12 team. With the swap done aboard the orbiting laboratory, Crew-12 is expected to undock and return to Earth as soon as Monday. The rotation keeps the station continuously staffed and marks another routine crew rotation flown on SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft for NASA.
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SpaceX's Starship has achieved orbit, according to an announcement from the company. The milestone marks a major step for the heavy-lift rocket developed in Texas, which is central to NASA's Artemis lunar plans and Elon Musk's ambitions for Mars travel. Reactions online are celebrating the achievement as a turning point for commercial spaceflight, with attention turning to details of the flight profile and what it means for future missions.
- 8Abstract photo of Gemini spacecraft in Houston draws attention●Gemini Abstract #Houston #Texas #TX #NASA #Space #Rocket #SpaceExploration #STEM #Science #USA #UnitedStates #ShutterQue
A photographer in Houston, Texas has shared an abstract image of a Gemini rocket, tagging NASA, space exploration and science themes. The picture, distributed via a photography feed, highlights the city's ties to human spaceflight history and is being shared among space and science enthusiasts in the United States.
- 9Canadian astronaut Josh Kutryk reaches ISS, spotlight on Canada's space plans●Josh Kutryk’s successful flight to the ISS shifts focus to Canada’s next moves in space
Canadian Space Agency astronaut Josh Kutryk has completed a successful flight to the International Space Station. The Globe and Mail reports that the mission is turning attention to what Canada does next in space, including the country's future commitments, funding priorities and role in international exploration programmes following the milestone flight.
- 10NASA opens applications for flight director positions●NASA opens flight director applications for mission control jobs
NASA has opened applications for flight director positions, the role that leads mission control operations during spaceflight missions. The agency is seeking candidates to run its flight control teams from the Johnson Space Center in Houston. It is one of the most prestigious jobs in space operations, and openings are rare, drawing attention from engineers and space enthusiasts.