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ULA Atlas V to launch 29 Amazon Kuiper (LEO broadband) satellites on April 27

United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V is scheduled to lift 29 Amazon internet satellites into orbit on April 27. The mission follows recent Kuiper/LEO deployment milestones and underscores the continued cadence push needed to expand in-orbit capacity for Amazon’s broadband ambitions.

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

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Dassault selects Arkadia Space’s “green” ARIEL 250N propulsion for VORTEX-D reusable 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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US Air Force certifies SpaceX for military space launches

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

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ULA Atlas V to launch 29 Amazon Kuiper (LEO broadband) satellites on April 27 United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V is scheduled to lift 29 Amazon internet satellites into orbit on April 27. The mission follows recent Kuiper/LEO deployment milestones and underscores the continued cadence push needed to expand in-orbit capacity for Amazon’s broadband ambitions.

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

ULA Atlas V to launch 29 Amazon Kuiper (LEO broadband) satellites on April 27

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Dassault selects Arkadia Space’s “green” ARIEL 250N propulsion for VORTEX-D reusable spaceplane demonstrator Dassault has chosen Spain’s Arkadia Space to supply the propulsion system for its VORTEX-D reusable spaceplane demonstrator. Arkadia’s ARIEL 250 N thrusters use hydrogen peroxide as a “green” propellant, positioned to improve safety and efficiency for orbital missions, as VORTEX-D work continues alongside broader FCAS cooperation scrutiny.

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

Dassault selects Arkadia Space’s “green” ARIEL 250N propulsion for VORTEX-D reusable 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 counts down Falcon 9’s 50th 2026 launch: 25 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg SpaceX is preparing to launch a Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Sunday, marking the company’s 50th flight of the year. The mission is set to deploy 25 Starlink satellites, underscoring continued high-tempo Starlink cadence from its West Coast launch site.

2026-04-26T06:49:39.318256-07:00

SpaceX counts down Falcon 9’s 50th 2026 launch: 25 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg

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ULA Atlas V to launch 29 Amazon Kuiper (LEO broadband) satellites on April 27

Dassault selects Arkadia Space’s “green” ARIEL 250N propulsion for VORTEX-D reusable spaceplane demonstrator

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

US Air Force certifies SpaceX for military space launches

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