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US Space Force moves GPS III-8 launch from ULA Vulcan to SpaceX Falcon 9 amid Vulcan investigation

The U.S. Space Force has re-manifested the GPS III-8 national-security navigation satellite from United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur to a SpaceX Falcon 9 to protect delivery timelines while an investigation into a Vulcan anomaly continues. The change preserves schedule confidence by using an available Falcon 9 slot as Vulcan’s status is reviewed.

SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

US GPS Launch Moves from ULA’s Vulcan to SpaceX as Vulcan Investigation Continues

Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

SpaceX awarded additional military launch contract as ULA’s Vulcan grounded after SRB anomaly

Also: Space.com, Air & Space Forces Mag, Defense Daily and insidedefense.com

2026-03-20T07:40:14.569933-07:00

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Bloomberg • Bruce Einhorn

US and Israeli Airstrikes Severely Damage Iran’s Rocket and Satellite Programs, Pushing Tehran Toward China and Russia

By Bloomberg: The Iranian space program, one of the most advanced in the Middle East, has suffered extensive damage from US and Israeli airstrikes, potentially driving Tehran to deepen cooperation with China and Russia.

2026-03-20T13:10:16.958433-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Rocket Lab launches eighth Synspective radar imaging satellite

By SpaceNews.com: Rocket Lab launched the latest in a series of satellites for Japanese radar imaging company Synspective on March 20.

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Mission Success: Rocket Lab Launches Latest Satellite for Synspective | Rocket Lab

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Rocket Lab achieves its 84th launch total with the latest Synspective mission (RKLB:NASDAQ)

2026-03-20T14:27:23.556649-07:00

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Ars Technica • Robert Pearlman

NASA issues draft request to relocate Space Shuttle Discovery or an Orion capsule

By Ars Technica: NASA has taken a step forward to moving an undetermined spacecraft of a various size on an indefinite date to a yet-to-be-decided location.

Also: collectSPACE and nasawatch.com

2026-03-20T13:38:38.228208-07:00

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Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

NASA Conducts Controlled Explosions to Quantify Methalox Rocket Blast Hazards

By Ars Technica: We put fuel in a rocket, blow it up in a remote location, and measure how big the boom is.".

2026-03-20T10:29:26.358347-07:00

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Wall Street Journal • Konstantin Kakaes

'Open Space' Review — How Private Satellites Are Shaping Communications, Transport and Warfare

By Wall Street Journal: Our dependence on satellite technology means that private citizens now wield enormous power over communications, transportation and war.

2026-03-20T09:29:55.553881-07:00

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Space.com • Sharmila Kuthunur

NASA holds out hope for silent MAVEN Mars orbiter: 'We're still looking for it'

By Space.com: "We haven't officially said MAVEN is lost yet — we're still looking for it.".

2026-03-20T06:01:03.961296-07:00

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Spaceflight Now • Will Robinson-Smith

SpaceX set to launch 25 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg — 30th Starlink mission of the year

By Spaceflight Now: ![](http://spaceflightnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/20251007_Falcon-9_sunset.jpg) Update March 20, 1:13 p.m. EDT (1713 UTC): SpaceX adjusted the T-0 liftoff time.

2026-03-20T06:58:57.082181-07:00

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US Space Force moves GPS III-8 launch from ULA Vulcan to SpaceX Falcon 9 amid Vulcan investigation

US GPS Launch Moves from ULA’s Vulcan to SpaceX as Vulcan Investigation Continues

SpaceX awarded additional military launch contract as ULA’s Vulcan grounded after SRB anomaly

US and Israeli Airstrikes Severely Damage Iran’s Rocket and Satellite Programs, Pushing Tehran Toward China and Russia

Rocket Lab launches eighth Synspective radar imaging satellite

Mission Success: Rocket Lab Launches Latest Satellite for Synspective | Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab achieves its 84th launch total with the latest Synspective mission (RKLB:NASDAQ)

NASA issues draft request to relocate Space Shuttle Discovery or an Orion capsule

NASA Conducts Controlled Explosions to Quantify Methalox Rocket Blast Hazards

'Open Space' Review — How Private Satellites Are Shaping Communications, Transport and Warfare

NASA holds out hope for silent MAVEN Mars orbiter: 'We're still looking for it'

SpaceX set to launch 25 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg — 30th Starlink mission of the year

Rocket Lab launches eighth Synspective radar imaging satellite

NASA issues draft request to relocate Space Shuttle Discovery or an Orion capsule

US and Israeli Airstrikes Severely Damage Iran’s Rocket and Satellite Programs, Pushing Tehran Toward China and Russia

USSF swaps GPS III-8 launch from ULA to SpaceX to protect GPS delivery timeline amid Vulcan investigation

NASA Conducts Controlled Explosions to Quantify Methalox Rocket Blast Hazards

'Open Space' Review — How Private Satellites Are Shaping Communications, Transport and Warfare

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