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SpaceX Launches Falcon 9 with South Korean Earth Observation Satellite and 44 Additional Payloads

On May 2, 2026, SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, carrying the CAS500-2 satellite and 44 other payloads into a Sun-synchronous orbit. The mission marked the 33rd flight of the Falcon 9 first stage booster B1071, which landed safely back at Landing Zone 4 less than 7.5 minutes after liftoff.

3 months ago30/100
NASASpaceXKorea Aerospace Industries, Ltd.
LaunchesOrbital Operations

SpaceX Launches 45 Satellites on Falcon 9 Rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base

On Sunday, May 3, at 2:59 a.m. EDT, SpaceX successfully launched 45 satellites into low Earth orbit using its Falcon 9 rocket, with the primary payload being the CAS500-2 Earth-observation satellite. The mission marked the 54th launch of the year for SpaceX and demonstrated the company's continued capabilities in launching multiple satellites simultaneously.

3 months ago30/100
SpaceXKorean Aerospace Research Institute
LaunchesOrbital Operations

US Space Force Awards Contracts for Advanced Satellite Surveillance Sensors

The US Space Force has awarded three contracts to develop sensors that can detect when satellites are being tracked from the ground, aiming to improve the ability of satellites to respond to potential threats. The $3 million contracts will focus on low-cost, small payloads for military satellites operating in geosynchronous orbit.

3 months ago55/100
US Space ForceAssurance Technology Corp.Raptor Dynamix
Commercial SpaceIndustry

Russia Successfully Launches New Soyuz 5 Rocket on Debut Flight

The Soyuz 5 rocket, developed by Russia's federal space agency Roscosmos, successfully completed its first launch on April 30, 2023, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, reaching a suborbital trajectory as planned. This milestone marks a significant step forward for Russia's space program, demonstrating the capabilities of its new expendable launch vehicle.

3 months ago60/100
RoscosmosRussia’s federal space agency
LaunchesOrbital Operations

US Space Force to Develop Space-Based Missile Interceptors for Golden Dome Defense System by 2028

The US Space Force is developing a new program to create space-based missile interceptors as part of the Golden Dome defense system, aiming to defend against hypersonic weapons with an initial capability demonstration projected for 2028. The program has a significant projected cost of $175 billion to $3.6 trillion and poses high risks due to its complexity.

3 months ago60/100
US Space Force
Policy & RegulationRegulation