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The SpaceX X-37N space plane is a top-secret plane, which is operated by the U.S. space Force. It will launch from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on December 11th at 8:14PM EST. According to the military, the space plane is for "testing technologies and carrying experiments to and from earth". This could possibly include...
On December 15th, the SpaceX Ovzon 3 Satellite will Launch from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. It's a privately funded Swedish geostationary satellite (GEO) with a multiple steerable beams, and a powerful processor. We don't have an estimated launch time, but we will update this when we know more. SpaceX is known for launching...
On December 24th, a United Launch Alliance Vulcan Centaur rocket will have its first launch. It will take off at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The rocket is the successor to ULA's Atlas V rocket.
On December 28, A SpaceX Falcon Heavy Rocket will launch the USSF-52 mission for the united space force. It will carry the X-37B test vehicle and complete a wide range of tests which include radiation effects on materials provided by NASA. The launch window opens at 7 PM ET, and ends at 11 PM ET....
Operated by the Chinese commercial aerospace company called OreinSpace, the Gravity-1 rocket will launch from the East China Sea at the Defu-15002 barge. It's thier most powerful launch vehicle, with 5,880 Kn OF thrust forge. This mission will carry 17 satellites to space, all provided by different companies. The Gravity-1 Maiden flight will happen on...
On this date, NASA plans to launch the PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, Ocean Ecosystem) Satellite. To learn more about PACE, see our article here. We don't know an estimated time. We will update this when we hear more.
On February 23, 2024, a suite of NASA payloads will be sent to the lunar surface. This will be part of the Commercial Payload Services (CLPS) , by the Astrobotic Technology of Pittsburgh.
On August 26th, the SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission will happen. This will use a Falcon 9 rocket, and will launch four civilians into orbit for 5 days. The event will also raise funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The crew for this mission include Jared Isaccman, Scott Poteet, Sarah Gillis, and Anna Menon. The...