Firefly Scrubs Alpha Rocket Launch Due to High Winds
Firefly Aerospace has postponed the return-to-flight mission of its Alpha rocket, citing unfavorable high winds at its California launch site.
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SpaceX Prepares for 600th Falcon 9 Rocket Launch
SpaceX is set to launch its 600th Falcon 9 rocket from California, a milestone mission carrying 24 Starlink satellites on a veteran, reusable booster.
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Vandenberg Completes Eighth Launch of 2026 with Starlink Mission
Vandenberg Space Force Base supported its eighth launch of 2026, with a Falcon 9 rocket successfully deploying the Starlink 17-33 mission on February 7.
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Vandenberg Base Expansion Sparks Growth and Concern
Vandenberg Space Force Base is expanding with a $900M overhaul to support 100+ annual launches, sparking economic hopes and clashing with community and environmental concerns.
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SpaceX Deploys 25 Starlink Satellites from California Base
SpaceX has successfully launched 25 Starlink satellites from its California base, marking the first West Coast mission of 2026 and the 10th flight for the reused Falcon 9 booster.
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SpaceX Launches Classified NRO Satellite Mission from California
SpaceX has successfully launched a classified payload for the National Reconnaissance Office from California, continuing the build-out of a new spy satellite constellation.
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SpaceX Sets Early Morning Launch for Twilight Rideshare Mission
SpaceX is preparing for a pre-dawn Falcon 9 launch from California this Sunday, carrying the Twilight rideshare mission with a payload of small satellites.
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Vandenberg Seeks Partners for New Super-Heavy Launch Complex
Vandenberg Space Force Base is seeking commercial partners to build and operate the West Coast's first launch pad for super-heavy rockets, a major step to enhance national security space capabilities.
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SpaceX Deploys 28 Starlink Satellites in California Launch
SpaceX continued its rapid deployment of the Starlink network, launching 28 satellites from California aboard a Falcon 9 rocket whose booster completed its 12th flight.
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SpaceX Deploys New Falcon 9 Rocket on Starlink Mission
SpaceX successfully launched 28 Starlink satellites using a brand-new Falcon 9 booster, B1100, which completed its first flight and landing from California.
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US Air Force Tests Minuteman III ICBM from California
The U.S. Air Force conducted a successful test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from California on November 5, 2025.
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SpaceX Marks 100th Starlink Launch of 2025
SpaceX is set to launch its 100th Starlink mission of 2025 on Thursday, utilizing its oldest active Falcon 9 booster to deploy 28 more satellites.
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