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Published on July 14, 2026

Artemis III Boosters Begin Stacking as SLS Assembly Ramps Up at Kennedy Space Center

Assembly of NASA's Artemis III Moon rocket is underway. Technicians at Kennedy Space Center have stacked the first segments of the twin SLS solid rocket boosters onto the mobile launcher inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, beginning with the aft assemblies. The milestone lands less than three months after Artemis II's return. With core stage processing, RS-25 engine installation, Orion heat shield work, and countdown simulations all advancing in parallel, NASA is pressing toward a wet dress rehearsal by year's end and a 2027 launch.

Published on July 09, 2026

Falcon 9's Most-Flown Booster Just Hit 36 Missions!

SpaceX's Falcon 9 booster B1067 flew for the 36th time, setting a new reuse record. The booster landed safely on the droneship A Shortfall of Gravitas. It was the dronship's 160th recovery and the 635th Falcon 9 booster landing overall. First flown in 2021 on a NASA cargo run and later used for the Crew-3 and Crew-4 astronaut launches, B1067 has now flown well past Falcon 9's original 10-mission design target.

Published on July 08, 2026

It's Time to Go! FAA Advisory Points to July 14 for Starship's Next Test Flight

SpaceX is targeting July 14 for Starship Flight 13, according to an FAA advisory. Liftoff set for 5:45 PM CDT (Starbase local time) / 22:45 UTC from Pad 2. The flight pairs a new Booster 20 with a new Ship 40, both flying for the first time, following a grounding triggered by a Super Heavy engine failure on Flight 12. Static fire testing on both vehicles is complete, with only final license sign-off standing between Starship and its next flight.