Falcon 9
News, coverage and analysis tracking Falcon 9 across the outlets.
Latest coverage
SpaceX Bets $100 Billion on a Louisiana Starbase — With Construction Set for 2027
SpaceX plans to invest $100 billion in a new spaceport in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, with construction beginning in 2027 and Starship launches targeted for 2029. This ambitious project hinges on the successful development and reusability of the Starship rocket, which has yet to achieve full booster and upper stage recovery on a single flight. The new facility is crucial for scaling SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet business and future AI-focused constellations.
A Falcon 9 stage gouged a 60-foot crater into the Moon — and ULA finally has a new chief
A spent Falcon 9 upper stage created a 60-foot crater on the Moon, captured by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. In leadership news, Mark Peller has become the new CEO of United Launch Alliance, taking over from Tory Bruno. The article also covers recent developments in rocket launches and failures from various companies including SpaceX, Innospace, and China's LandSpace, alongside updates on European and Chinese space programs.
Six Days of Waiting: NASA’s Orbiter Finally Captures the Moon Crater Left by a Falcon 9
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter captured images of a crater left by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage impact on the Moon. The crater, measuring approximately 60 feet across, was observed after a six-day wait to align the orbiter's position and lighting conditions. The impact provided scientists with a cross-section of the Moon's uppermost layers, and independent astronomers initially helped pinpoint the impact trajectory.
NASA images show crater on the moon caused by SpaceX Falcon 9 crash
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has captured images of a crater on the moon, which was formed by the crash of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The images provide visual evidence of the impact event.
The FAA grounds Blue Origin New Glenn rocket after failure to put payload in orbit
The Federal Aviation Administration has grounded Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket after its third mission failed to place its payload into the intended orbit. The FAA is launching an investigation to determine the root cause of the mishap and ensure public safety before allowing the rocket to fly again. This grounding could impact Blue Origin's plans for launching Amazon Leo broadband satellites later this year.