SpaceX is preparing for its 35th Commercial Resupply Services mission to the ISS, targeted for October 13. In commercial developments, Blue Origin seeks FAA approval to increase New Glenn launch frequency significantly, while SpaceX expands Florida operations. Scientifically, the James Webb Space Telescope has measured the distance to the farthest fast radio burst ever observed, offering new clues about their origins.
NASA and SpaceX have confirmed the launch window for the 35th Commercial Resupply Services mission, targeting October 13, while South Korea’s KSLV-2 rocket prepares for a record-setting satellite deployment this week. In science news, the James Webb Space Telescope has released striking new imagery of stellar jets and planetary collisions, and Japan’s JAXA is finalizing preparations for its historic Mars moon sample return mission.
SpaceX's Crew-13 mission successfully delivered four astronauts to the ISS on October 1, completing an express 8-hour journey. NASA's small satellite mission launched to test new propulsion and satellite servicing technologies. Meanwhile, the James Webb Space Telescope captured rare views of violent planet-formation processes in young star systems, revealing destructive collisions that shape rocky planetary births. <!-- /headline --> SpaceX Crew-13 Reaches ISS; Webb Reveals Violent Planet Birth <!-- /headline -->
NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission successfully launched on October 1, delivering four astronauts to the International Space Station, marking the 13th crewed rotation. SpaceX simultaneously demonstrated its commercial dominance by launching Google AI chips on Planet Labs satellites. Meanwhile, the James Webb Space Telescope revealed new insights into planet-forming collisions in the early solar system.
SpaceX's Starship reached orbit for the first time on September 28, deploying 26 Starlink satellites and marking a major milestone for the largest rocket ever built. NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission is now locked in for launch on October 1 from Cape Canaveral. Boeing's Starliner faces a significant setback, with NASA announcing the crewed spacecraft won't fly astronauts until 2028.
SpaceX's Starship megarocket reached orbit for the first time during the dramatic Flight 14 test, the biggest launch news of the week. NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission has rolled out to its launch pad at Cape Canaveral ahead of liftoff. On the science front, fresh launch activity and mission milestones dominated coverage, with limited new discoveries in the past 24 hours.
NASA and SpaceX have polled "go" for the Crew-13 launch to the ISS, now targeting Oct. 1 liftoff, while five orbital launches — including Electron, Falcon 9, and Rocket Lab's Synspective mission — are scheduled this week. On the commercial side, Astra has set an early 2027 target for its return to flight amid questions about the end of the "cheap launch" era. In science, the James Webb Space Telescope has revealed new observations of water near Sagittarius A*, our galaxy's central supermassive black hole.
This week's big events: SpaceX's Falcon 9 and Rocket Lab's Electron headline a five-launch schedule, while NASA and SpaceX moved into final prelaunch preparations for the delayed Crew-13 astronaut mission now targeted for Oct. 1. On the science front, the James Webb Space Telescope revealed water near our galaxy's central supermassive black hole.
SpaceX is preparing for a historic milestone with Starship Flight 14 targeting its first orbital flight on September 22, while the Falcon 9 family recently crossed the 700-launch threshold. Meanwhile, Russia’s Progress M-25 cargo ship successfully docked with the ISS following a Soyuz anomaly delay, and new data highlights Europe’s accelerating commercial launch capabilities. <!-- /headline --> <!-- headline --> Starship Targets First Orbital Flight as Falcon Hits 700 Launches <!-- /headline -->
SpaceX has officially declared Starship ready for its first orbital flight, with a launch date set for next week to deploy 26 Starlink V3 satellites. In commercial news, NASA awarded SpaceX $946 million for three additional crew missions, while the US Space Force begins prototyping software to merge commercial and military space tracking data. Scientific highlights include new James Webb Space Telescope images revealing detailed structures in the Black Eye Galaxy (M64).
SpaceX has officially declared Starship ready for its first orbital flight, with the mission scheduled to launch next week. In commercial space news, Amazon Leo has expanded its launch contract with Arianespace for six additional Ariane 64 missions, while Rocket Lab filed a GAO protest regarding a major NASA Mars orbiter contract awarded to Blue Origin. On the science front, the James Webb Space Telescope released a massive new panoramic image of the star-forming region IC 348. <!-- /headline --> **SpaceX Sets Date for Historic First Orbital Starship Flight** <!-- /headline -->
The Space Coast reached a significant milestone with the completion of its 56th launch of 2026, marked by a successful SpaceX Falcon 9 mission delivering SES O3b mPOWER satellites. In commercial developments, Amazon Leo expanded its constellation by ordering six additional Ariane 64 launches, while Europe’s Vega-C rocket successfully deployed ESA's Sentinel-3C and FLEX satellites. Scientific attention turns to new findings from NASA's Hubble and Webb telescopes regarding the history of Trans-Neptunian Objects.
A quiet launch week on the Space Coast is punctuated by a major commercial win for Arianespace and a new AI collaboration between NASA and IBM. As the Roman Space Telescope completes its initial commissioning, the industry focuses on upcoming dual-payload missions for ESA’s Earth observation fleet.
NASA and IBM have released a new AI foundation model designed to accelerate lunar science research, marking a significant step in integrating artificial intelligence with deep space exploration. On the commercial front, Amazon Leo (formerly Project Kuiper) has solidified its launch backbone by ordering six additional Ariane 64 missions from Arianespace. Meanwhile, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope continues its critical commissioning phase, having successfully powered on its Coronagraph Instrument and established communication links shortly after its August 30 launch.
SpaceX launches its USSF-153 Starshield mission today, deploying military satellites on a record-setting Falcon 9 booster. Isar Aerospace successfully completes its "Onward and Upward" Spectrum rocket launch from Norway, marking a major recovery for the European startup. Meanwhile, NASA scientists utilize Hubble and Webb telescopes to reveal that distant solar system objects retain memories of their formation.
This week features a critical milestone for Europe's Isar Aerospace, which successfully launched its Spectrum rocket after months of delays, marking a major step for European small-satellite access to space. Meanwhile, SpaceX continues its rapid cadence with the final deployment of SES's O3b mPower constellation and a US Space Force national security mission. On the science front, NASA's Curiosity rover has achieved a historic 5,000 Martian sols of operations, while new Hubble and Webb data reveal surprising chemical "memories" in distant solar system objects.
SpaceX has successfully launched the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope on a Falcon Heavy, marking a major milestone for NASA's infrared astronomy capabilities. Commercial space momentum continues with Rocket Lab and Isar Aerospace reporting significant operational updates.
Isar Aerospace is attempting its second orbital launch of the Spectrum rocket today after a year of delays, while NASA confirms Artemis III engines are installed. In commercial news, Rocket Lab completed critical testing for its Neutron vehicle's "Hungry Hippo" stage and secured a military communications contract. <!-- /headline --> Isar Aerospace Attempts Crucial Second Spectrum Launch Today <!-- /headline -->
NASA and SpaceX have officially delayed the Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station due to a newly discovered oxidizer leak on the Dragon spacecraft, pushing the next astronaut rotation past its original September 12 target. Meanwhile, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope successfully completed its deployment phase after its August 30 launch, marking a critical milestone for its dark matter and exoplanet discovery mission. In commercial news, SpaceX continues its rapid Starlink deployment cadence with a successful Falcon 9 launch from California today, utilizing a booster on its record-breaking 35th flight.
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope successfully launched on August 30, marking a major milestone for cosmic observation, while SpaceX and NASA delayed the upcoming Crew-13 mission to the ISS due to a spacecraft leak. In commercial space news, Isar Aerospace has set a new launch date for its Spectrum rocket following previous failures, aiming for a September debut from Norway.
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