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SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch Creates European Sky Spiral Amid NROL-69 Mission

A stunning spiral of light was seen across Europe's skies on March 24, 2025, caused by frozen fuel from SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket. The launch was part of the classified NROL-69 mission for the U.S. government, sparking public intrigue and scientific analysis.

2025-03-25T01:39:31.213325-07:00

Spaceflight Now

SpaceX Successfully Launches NROL-69 National Security Payload

2025-03-24T04:54:51.346014-07:00

New York Times

SpaceX Starship Test Ends in Explosion, FAA Grounds Florida Flights

2025-03-06T14:10:02.182725-08:00

floridamedianow.com

SpaceX Scrubs Starship Flight 8 Due to Last-Minute Rocket Issues

2025-03-03T16:55:00.429862-08:00

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SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch Creates European Sky Spiral Amid NROL-69 Mission A stunning spiral of light was seen across Europe's skies on March 24, 2025, caused by frozen fuel from SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket. The launch was part of the classified NROL-69 mission for the U.S. government, sparking public intrigue and scientific analysis.

2025-03-25T01:39:31.213325-07:00

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch Creates European Sky Spiral Amid NROL-69 Mission

Spaceflight Now

SpaceX Successfully Launches NROL-69 National Security Payload The NROL-69 mission, carrying a classified payload for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), lifted off aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 1:48 p.m. EDT. This launch marks a significant step in expanding the NRO's satellite network under the NSSL Phase 2 contract.

2025-03-24T04:54:51.346014-07:00

SpaceX Successfully Launches NROL-69 National Security Payload

vintageaviationnews.com

AQRD Celebrates Engineers with Rare Display of Beechcraft Starships Aerospace Quality Research & Development (AQRD) held an event showcasing the four remaining airworthy Beechcraft Starships. The event honored engineers maintaining these vintage aircraft, known for their innovative composite construction and pusher turboprop design, providing a unique gathering for aviation enthusiasts.

2025-03-16T10:27:43.361161-07:00

AQRD Celebrates Engineers with Rare Display of Beechcraft Starships

collectSPACE

SpaceX Crew-10 Chooses Origami Crane as Zero-G Indicator The origami crane, named 'Droog,' was selected to highlight the astronauts' shared traits and aspirations during the Crew-10 mission. This choice underscores the crew's camaraderie and unified vision for their journey to the International Space Station.

2025-03-14T22:03:37.777866-07:00

SpaceX Crew-10 Chooses Origami Crane as Zero-G Indicator

NASA Spaceflight

SpaceX Advances Flight 9 Pre-Launch Testing Amid Ship Mitigation SpaceX is accelerating its pre-launch testing activities for the upcoming Flight 9 even as it addresses internal issues related to its launch vehicle. The company is making significant efforts to ensure mission readiness and mitigate any potential impediments that could impact the launch schedule.

2025-03-13T13:42:04.192880-07:00

SpaceX Advances Flight 9 Pre-Launch Testing Amid Ship Mitigation

Via Satellite

SpaceX's Starship Set to Transform Commercial Launch Market With the rise of satellite constellations, SpaceX's Starship is poised to significantly alter the launch market landscape. Despite growing institutional opportunities, the company remains committed to expanding its presence in the commercial sector, driven by anticipated market disruption.

2025-03-11T16:39:58.724418-07:00

SpaceX's Starship Set to Transform Commercial Launch Market

Space Explored

Falcon 9 Temporarily Grounded after Anomaly in Recent Launch Following an anomaly during the March 2 Falcon 9 launch, which led to the loss of a booster after five flights, SpaceX's rocket fleet was temporarily grounded by the FAA. The incident prevented a deorbit burn, but SpaceX is working closely with NASA and FAA for mission assurance.

2025-03-10T19:35:15.065147-07:00

Falcon 9 Temporarily Grounded after Anomaly in Recent Launch

NPR

Fail-Fast Approach Dominates Spacecraft Development Amid Recent Setbacks Multiple recent failures in space launches, including a SpaceX Starship incident, underscore the evolving 'fail-fast, learn-fast' strategy in spacecraft development. This iterative approach accepts failures as stepping stones towards innovative solutions and more efficient outcomes.

2025-03-08T08:19:08.434962-08:00

Fail-Fast Approach Dominates Spacecraft Development Amid Recent Setbacks

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