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NASA Spaceflight • Ryan Weber

SpaceX and contractors accelerate Starship pad work in Florida—LC-39A upgrades and SLC-37A progress point to a launch push this

Starship operations are drawing closer to a 2025-style launch cadence as SpaceX and contractors continue outfitting Florida infrastructure, including further work at LC-39A at Cape Canaveral and the Gigabay facility at Roberts Road. Progress is also underway at SLC-37A, the fourth Starship launch pad being built.

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2026-07-03T14:29:49.420261-07:00

Space.com

SpaceX completes all-6-engine Starship test at Starbase ahead of 13th flight attempt

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2026-07-02T15:13:54.489667-07:00

Flying Magazine

Zipline and Wonder push Texas drone-delivery plans, targeting widespread operations by 2027

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2026-07-02T07:17:38.652286-07:00

The Hill

U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk crashes into Arabian Sea after emergency water landing; one sailor missing

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2026-07-01T11:31:59.539423-07:00

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NASA Spaceflight

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SpaceX and contractors accelerate Starship pad work in Florida—LC-39A upgrades and SLC-37A progress point to a launch push this Starship operations are drawing closer to a 2025-style launch cadence as SpaceX and contractors continue outfitting Florida infrastructure, including further work at LC-39A at Cape Canaveral and the Gigabay facility at Roberts Road. Progress is also underway at SLC-37A, the fourth Starship launch pad being built.

2026-07-03T14:29:49.420261-07:00

SpaceX and contractors accelerate Starship pad work in Florida—LC-39A upgrades and SLC-37A progress point to a launch push this

Space.com

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SpaceX completes all-6-engine Starship test at Starbase ahead of 13th flight attempt SpaceX carried out a Starbase engine test for Starship by igniting all six engines for a full minute. The firing—captured in video—comes ahead of the company’s 13th Starship test flight, underscoring continued hardware and performance verification as the program progresses.

2026-07-02T15:13:54.489667-07:00

SpaceX completes all-6-engine Starship test at Starbase ahead of 13th flight attempt

Flying Magazine

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Zipline and Wonder push Texas drone-delivery plans, targeting widespread operations by 2027 Zipline and Wonder have announced new drone-delivery services in Texas, positioning the state as a focal point for the fast-growing delivery-drone industry. The companies’ roadmaps suggest drone deliveries could become broadly available across Texas by 2027.

2026-07-02T07:17:38.652286-07:00

Zipline and Wonder push Texas drone-delivery plans, targeting widespread operations by 2027

The Hill

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U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk crashes into Arabian Sea after emergency water landing; one sailor missing A U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk conducted an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea during operations supporting the war with Iran, with four crew onboard. Three have been recovered and are in stable condition aboard USS George H. W. Bush, while one aircrewman remains missing as the search continues.

2026-07-01T11:31:59.539423-07:00

U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk crashes into Arabian Sea after emergency water landing; one sailor missing

The War Zone

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B-21 Raider won’t participate in 2026 America 250 flyovers, Air Force confirms The U.S. Air Force has confirmed the B-21 Raider will not appear in any of the America 250 flyovers, despite public speculation about the service’s newest bomber taking part in the Independence Day festivities. The confirmation narrows expectations for how and when the aircraft will be showcased domestically.

2026-07-01T09:44:47.683186-07:00

B-21 Raider won’t participate in 2026 America 250 flyovers, Air Force confirms

SpaceWatch Global

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Space in Africa publishes NewSpace Africa Conference Impact Report highlighting conference’s role in growing Africa’s NewSpace e Space in Africa has released its NewSpace Africa Conference Impact Report, outlining how the NewSpace Africa event has supported development across the continent’s space industry. The report focuses on the conference’s measurable contributions to stakeholder engagement and ecosystem momentum within Africa’s commercial space community.

2026-07-01T01:17:53.352646-07:00

Space in Africa publishes NewSpace Africa Conference Impact Report highlighting conference’s role in growing Africa’s NewSpace e

AINonline

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FIFA World Cup drives above-normal business aviation demand into host cities, including Seattle and Mexico City Airports in key host cities such as Seattle and Mexico City reported higher-than-usual traffic levels tied to the FIFA World Cup. The spike is supporting additional business aviation flights during the tournament period, tightening short-term capacity and operational planning for handlers and airport operators.

2026-06-30T07:30:00.410971-07:00

FIFA World Cup drives above-normal business aviation demand into host cities, including Seattle and Mexico City

AeroTime

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USS Theodore Roosevelt hosts international helicopter exchange for RIMPAC 26 The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt welcomed more than 45 military personnel from eight countries for an international helicopter exchange as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026 (RIMPAC 26). The activity underscores multinational rotary-wing integration within the RIMPAC 26 training framework.

2026-06-30T06:30:08.252797-07:00

USS Theodore Roosevelt hosts international helicopter exchange for RIMPAC 26