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SpaceX scrubs Falcon Heavy ViaSat-3 F3 launch for weather; targets April 29 as Falcon Heavy returns after October 2024 gap

SpaceX delayed its Falcon Heavy launch of the ViaSat-3 F3 mission to geosynchronous transfer orbit from Kennedy Space Center’s LC-39A after unfavorable weather. The company is now targeting Wednesday, April 29, marking Falcon Heavy’s first attempt since October 2024.

2026-04-27T13:34:36.097316-07:00

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ULA Atlas V launches 29 Amazon Leo (Leo 6) satellites on Cape Canaveral mission

2026-04-27T08:04:50.804813-07:00

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Dassault selects Arkadia Space to supply “RCS” propulsion for reusable VORTEX-D spaceplane demonstrator

2026-04-27T07:20:32.597847-07:00

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FAA set to collect first user fees for commercial launches and reentries under its U.S. licensing framework

2026-04-27T05:09:31.875937-07:00

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SpaceX scrubs Falcon Heavy ViaSat-3 F3 launch for weather; targets April 29 as Falcon Heavy returns after October 2024 gap SpaceX delayed its Falcon Heavy launch of the ViaSat-3 F3 mission to geosynchronous transfer orbit from Kennedy Space Center’s LC-39A after unfavorable weather. The company is now targeting Wednesday, April 29, marking Falcon Heavy’s first attempt since October 2024.

2026-04-27T13:34:36.097316-07:00

SpaceX scrubs Falcon Heavy ViaSat-3 F3 launch for weather; targets April 29 as Falcon Heavy returns after October 2024 gap

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ULA Atlas V launches 29 Amazon Leo (Leo 6) satellites on Cape Canaveral mission United Launch Alliance deployed 29 Amazon Leo satellites on its Atlas V mission (Leo 6), marking the constellation’s sixth launch for Amazon via ULA. Liftoff occurred from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral, reinforcing Amazon Leo’s push to build in-orbit capacity for broadband service.

2026-04-27T08:04:50.804813-07:00

ULA Atlas V launches 29 Amazon Leo (Leo 6) satellites on Cape Canaveral mission

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Dassault selects Arkadia Space to supply “RCS” propulsion for reusable VORTEX-D spaceplane demonstrator Dassault Aviation has chosen Spain’s Arkadia Space to provide the VORTEX-D demonstrator’s propulsion system. The selected RCS architecture is based on Arkadia’s ARIEL 250 N thrusters, using hydrogen peroxide as a “green” propellant aimed at improving safety and efficiency for orbital missions.

2026-04-27T07:20:32.597847-07:00

Dassault selects Arkadia Space to supply “RCS” propulsion for reusable VORTEX-D spaceplane demonstrator

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FAA set to collect first user fees for commercial launches and reentries under its U.S. licensing framework The FAA is preparing to begin collecting user fees for commercial space launches and reentries for the first time, a shift that could generate millions of dollars annually. The move follows the FAA’s transition to 14 CFR Part 450, consolidating launch and reentry licensing into a single framework.

2026-04-27T05:09:31.875937-07:00

FAA set to collect first user fees for commercial launches and reentries under its U.S. licensing framework

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US Air Force certifies SpaceX for military space launches The U.S. Air Force announced that SpaceX has been certified to conduct military space launches. The decision broadens the pool of government-approved launch providers, a move that comes as the Space Force is actively increasing demand for more capable rocket launches.

2026-04-27T04:04:32.918556-07:00

US Air Force certifies SpaceX for military space launches

European Spaceflight

ESA reveals ~€51.65M launch bill for Sentinel-1C on Vega C return-to-flight ESA contract disclosures show the agency paid €51.65 million to place the Sentinel-1C Earth-observation satellite into orbit aboard a Vega C rocket, highlighting the cost and procurement specifics behind Europe’s Earth-imaging mission cadence and launch-service requalification efforts.

2026-04-26T23:20:36.846526-07:00

ESA reveals ~€51.65M launch bill for Sentinel-1C on Vega C return-to-flight

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Report finds former Spaceport America director violated New Mexico state law and launch-site policies A report concludes the former director of Spaceport America in New Mexico repeatedly violated state law and applicable policies while managing the commercial spaceport. The finding follows the director’s removal from leadership of the facility responsible for supporting commercial launch operations.

2026-04-26T21:20:28.583805-07:00

Report finds former Spaceport America director violated New Mexico state law and launch-site policies

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SpaceX to relaunch Falcon Heavy on April 27 from LC-39A with Viasat-3.3 after 18-month hiatus SpaceX is targeting an April 27 launch of Falcon Heavy from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A, marking a return to flight after more than 18 months. The mission is scheduled to place Viasat-3.3 into geosynchronous transfer orbit, with both side boosters slated for landing at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

2026-04-26T09:20:22.706970-07:00

SpaceX to relaunch Falcon Heavy on April 27 from LC-39A with Viasat-3.3 after 18-month hiatus

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SpaceX scrubs Falcon Heavy ViaSat-3 F3 launch for weather; targets April 29 as Falcon Heavy returns after October 2024 gap

ULA Atlas V launches 29 Amazon Leo (Leo 6) satellites on Cape Canaveral mission

Dassault selects Arkadia Space to supply “RCS” propulsion for reusable VORTEX-D spaceplane demonstrator

FAA set to collect first user fees for commercial launches and reentries under its U.S. licensing framework

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