SpaceX Ready to Debut Upgraded SLC-40

KoreaSat-5A Launch Provides Test of OCISLY Fire Suppression System

On Monday, October 30th at 3:34 p.m., SpaceX successfully launched the Koreasat-5A satellite from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Florida. This is SpaceX's 12th launch from Pad 39A in 2017 and their 16th launch this year. Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage successfully landed on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. After the successful landing burn, a fire could be seen emanating from the engine area and partially up the rocket.

SpaceX delivers SES-11, lands third flight-proven Falcon 9

Backdropped against a blue sky tinged orange by the setting sun, SpaceX's third flight-proven Falcon 9 rocket launched the EchoStar 105 / SES-11 satellite from Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A.

Sierra Nevada, Boeing Spaceplanes in the Spotlight

It's been a big couple of weeks for spaceplane fans, with milestone flights by Sierra Nevada and Boeing (with launch partner SpaceX).

NASA's Commercial Partners Complete Two Launches Four Days Apart