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Rocket Launches News 4 October 2025 - 15 November 2025

SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites from Florida; targets another 28 from Vandenberg today (Nov. 6, 2025)

Cape Canaveral Rocket Launch Today (Nov. 15, 2025): SpaceX Falcon 9 Sends Starlink 6‑85 to Orbit at 1:44 a.m. ET; Booster Lands on ‘JRTI’

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX kicked off Saturday, November 15, 2025, with an overnight Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, lofting 29 Starlink satellites on mission Starlink 6‑85 at 1:44 a.m. Eastern (06:44 UTC). The veteran first stage, core B1078, completed its 24th flight and touched down on the Atlantic droneship Just Read the Instructions (JRTI) a little over eight minutes after liftoff. Spaceflight Now+1 Launch at a glance What happened overnight The Falcon 9 climbed away from Space Launch Complex‑40 right on time, marking another routine—but high‑tempo—Starlink deployment for SpaceX. The company reported a successful droneship
15 November 2025
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New Glenn Launches NASA’s ESCAPADE to Mars, Nails First Sea Landing (Nov. 13, 2025)

New Glenn Launches NASA’s ESCAPADE to Mars, Nails First Sea Landing (Nov. 13, 2025)

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — November 13, 2025. Blue Origin’s heavy‑lift New Glenn rocket roared off Space Launch Complex 36 at 3:55 p.m. EST, sending NASA’s twin ESCAPADE spacecraft on the first leg of a long cruise to Mars—and then stuck the vehicle’s first-ever booster landing at sea. The on‑time liftoff followed a string of weather and space‑weather delays earlier in the week. AP News+3NASA Science+3The Washington Post+3 Minutes after stage separation, the 320‑foot‑class launcher’s first stage—nicknamed “Never Tell Me the Odds”—descended to a pinpoint touchdown on Blue Origin’s autonomous landing ship Jacklyn in the Atlantic. The recovery marks a pivotal
14 November 2025
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SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites from Florida; targets another 28 from Vandenberg today (Nov. 6, 2025)

SpaceX Launches 29 Starlink Satellites on Falcon 9, Breaking Florida’s Annual Launch Record — Nov. 11, 2025

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — November 11, 2025. SpaceX capped a late‑night Falcon 9 flight with the successful deployment of 29 Starlink internet satellites and a smooth droneship landing, a mission that pushed Florida’s Space Coast to a new single‑year record for orbital‑class launches. Liftoff occurred at 10:21 p.m. EST on Monday, Nov. 10 (03:21 UTC on Nov. 11) from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Space+1 Key facts at a glance Launch and deployment Falcon 9 climbed through clear night skies from Cape Canaveral at 10:21 p.m. EST (03:21 UTC), beginning a roughly hour‑long ascent to
11 November 2025
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn Set to Launch NASA’s ESCAPADE to Mars Today (Nov. 9): Liftoff at 2:45 p.m. ET — How to Watch, Weather, Flight Plan & What’s Onboard

Blue Origin Launch Today (Nov. 10): New Glenn’s Mars Mission Scrubbed; Next Attempt Set for Nov. 12 — Time, Mission & How to Watch

Updated Monday, November 10, 2025 — Cape Canaveral, Florida Blue Origin’s second New Glenn mission — poised to send NASA’s twin ESCAPADE probes toward Mars — did not fly today. After a weather scrub on Sunday, Nov. 9, the company now targets Wednesday, Nov. 12, with a 2:50–4:17 p.m. EST (19:50–21:17 UTC) launch window from Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral. Blue Origin says it worked with the FAA and the range to select this new window, citing continued concerns about weather and sea-state conditions for booster recovery. Blue Origin What changed since yesterday Blue Origin stood down on Sunday
10 November 2025
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn Set to Launch NASA’s ESCAPADE to Mars Today (Nov. 9): Liftoff at 2:45 p.m. ET — How to Watch, Weather, Flight Plan & What’s Onboard

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Set to Launch NASA’s ESCAPADE to Mars Today (Nov. 9): Liftoff at 2:45 p.m. ET — How to Watch, Weather, Flight Plan & What’s Onboard

Blue Origin’s heavy‑lift New Glenn rocket is poised for its second orbital mission this afternoon, carrying NASA’s twin ESCAPADE spacecraft on a path toward Mars along with a Viasat communications demo. The launch window opens at 2:45 p.m. ET (19:45 UTC) from Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station; Blue Origin’s official webcast begins ~45 minutes before liftoff. Blue Origin Key facts at a glance How to watch the New Glenn ESCAPADE launch What’s launching: ESCAPADE, NASA’s twin Mars probes ESCAPADE (Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers) is NASA’s first multi‑satellite mission to another planet, led by
9 November 2025
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Blue Origin to Launch NASA’s Twin ESCAPADE Mars Probes on Nov. 9: Time, Livestream, Mission Goals, and What Happens Next

Blue Origin to Launch NASA’s Twin ESCAPADE Mars Probes on Nov. 9: Time, Livestream, Mission Goals, and What Happens Next

Published: November 7, 2025 Key facts at a glance What’s launching and why it matters Blue Origin’s New Glenn is slated to lift off Nov. 9 carrying ESCAPADE—Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers—two identical NASA satellites designed to explain how Mars lost most of its atmosphere and water. The probes will make coordinated measurements to build a 3D, time‑varying picture of Mars’ upper atmosphere and magnetic environment, something a single spacecraft can’t do. It’s NASA’s first dual‑satellite mission to another planet, marking a milestone for low‑cost planetary science. Space Each spacecraft carries electrostatic analyzers (UC Berkeley) to track charged
8 November 2025
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India’s “Bahubali” Rocket to Launch 4.4-Ton Heaviest-Ever Military Satellite – Countdown to Nov 2 Blastoff

India’s “Bahubali” Rocket to Launch 4.4-Ton Heaviest-Ever Military Satellite – Countdown to Nov 2 Blastoff

Mission Overview On Nov 2 evening, ISRO will attempt a landmark mission by launching CMS-03 – also known as GSAT-7R – atop its powerful LVM3-M5 launcher. The satellite, dedicated to the Indian Navy, aims to bolster India’s maritime communications and domain awareness. At liftoff, the 43.5 m-tall “Bahubali” rocket will carry CMS-03 into a geostationary transfer orbit (GTO) (about 36,000 km high), from which the spacecraft will later circularize to geostationary orbit. Weighing roughly 9,700 lbs (4,400 kg), CMS-03 will become the heaviest communications satellite launched by an Indian rocket space.com moneycontrol.com. ISRO itself calls this a record: it will
2 November 2025
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Rocket Lab Rockets to New Heights on Huge Japan Deals – Is the Boom Sustainable?

Rocket Lab Rockets to New Heights on Huge Japan Deals – Is the Boom Sustainable?

Rocket Lab’s dramatic rise reflects both tech execution and a booming small-satellite market. As of early Oct 2025, RKLB trades near $70 (Nasdaq close $66.42 on Oct 9 stockanalysis.com), compared to the low-$50s in late September stockanalysis.com. The company’s Electron rocket has delivered reliable launches for dozens of customers (governments and commercial) this year. Founder Sir Peter Beck calls it “the world’s most frequently launched orbital small rocket” globenewswire.com. Investors and partners point to Electron’s track record: iQPS’s CEO noted that four SAR satellites launched in 2025 “reaffirmed our confidence in the rocket’s reliability,” giving them comfort to book 3
10 October 2025
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Rocket Lab Soars to New Heights After Mega Launch Deal – What’s Next for the Space Stock?

Rocket Lab Soars to New Heights After Mega Launch Deal – What’s Next for the Space Stock?

Rocket Lab’s Stock Hits New High on Latest Launch Deal Rocket Lab’s shares have been on a tear in 2025, and the momentum hit a fever pitch this week. On October 8, the stock jumped around 7% to roughly $66 in pre-market trading benzinga.com – a fresh all-time high – after the company announced an exciting new launch contract. The surge continued a stunning run-up over the past year: Rocket Lab’s stock is up about 700% year-over-year, recently hovering near its 52-week high ts2.tech. Even a mid-September wobble (when a $750 million at-the-market share offering plan briefly knocked shares down ~12%)
8 October 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock Skyrockets 700% – Is RKLB Ready for Its Next Giant Leap?

Rocket Lab’s 2025 Blast-Off: 700% Stock Surge, Record Launches, and Mars Mission Milestones

Recent Launch Contracts & Mission Milestones Rocket Lab’s fall 2025 has been marked by significant contract wins and mission milestones. The headline news is the expanded partnership with Synspective, a Japanese Earth-imaging company. On September 29, Rocket Lab announced a second multi-launch contract with Synspective for 10 additional Electron launches, on top of an existing deal for 11 launches globenewswire.com. This brought Synspective’s total contracted missions to 21 dedicated Electron flights – the largest single-customer deal in Rocket Lab’s history globenewswire.com. All 21 missions are slated to launch from Rocket Lab’s Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand over the coming
7 October 2025
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October 2025 Space Roundup: Record Launches, Moon Mysteries & Budget Battles Rock the Space World

October 2025 Space Roundup: Record Launches, Moon Mysteries & Budget Battles Rock the Space World

Sources: Authoritative space news outlets and agencies on Oct. 6–7, 2025, including Space.com, NASA and ESA releases, and Spaceflight Now space.com sciencedaily.com space.com space.com space.com tii.ae. These sources provide official data, mission details, and expert quotes for each item above.
7 October 2025
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Space Race Heats Up: Record Rocket Launches, New Alliances & a Visitor From Beyond – Space News Roundup (Oct 3–4, 2025)

Space Race Heats Up: Record Rocket Launches, New Alliances & a Visitor From Beyond – Space News Roundup (Oct 3–4, 2025)

Key Facts Record Launches Fuel a Satellite Frenzy The first days of October saw rocket launch activity reach new heights. In California, SpaceX continued its torrid pace – a Falcon 9 blasted off from Vandenberg SFB on October 3 carrying 28 Starlink internet satellites to orbit space.com. This mission marked SpaceX’s 125th Falcon 9 launch of the year, an unprecedented cadence that underscores the company’s dominance in orbital access. In fact, over 70% of SpaceX’s 2025 launches have been for Starlink deployment, rapidly building the largest satellite constellation in history space.com. The latest batch brings Starlink’s active fleet to roughly
4 October 2025
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