SpaceX prepares Starship for 11th flight test on the 13th using a new engine configuration – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-10-05 00:00
The eleventh flight test of Starship is preparing to launch as soon as Monday, October 13. The launch window will open at 6:15 p.m. CT. A live webcast of the flight test will begin about 30 minutes before liftoff, which you can watch on X @SpaceX.
SpaceX moves launch of 28 Starlink smallsats Group 10-59 to Monday depending on 99% cloud cover – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-10-05 00:00
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 is targeting Monday, October 6 for the launch of 28 Starlink smallsats to low-Earth orbit that will join the Starlink constellation. The forecast calls for a temperature of 79°F, moderate rain, 99% cloud cover, a wind speed of 21mph and 1.63in of rain. A live webcast of this mission will begin about five minutes prior to liftoff.
SpaceX now plans Thursday launch of Amazon’s Project KF-03 mission for smallsat constellation – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-10-05 00:00
SpaceX is targeting Thursday, October 9 for a Falcon 9 launch of the Amazon Project KF-03 mission to orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Liftoff is targeted for 9:34 p.m. ET with additional opportunities available until 11:48 p.m. If needed, a backup launch opportunity is available on Friday, October 10 starting at 9:12p.m. ET. This will be the second flight for the Falcon 9 first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched KF-02.
SpaceX launched 28 Starlink smallsats Group 11-39 on Friday from California – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-10-05 00:00
Falcon 9 launched 28 Starlink smallsats to low-Earth orbit that will join the Starlink constellation from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. There is the possibility that residents of Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura counties may hear one or more sonic booms during the launch, but what residents experience will depend on weather and other conditions. A live webcast of this mission will begin about five minutes prior to liftoff, which you can watch on X @SpaceX.
Firefly Aerospace announces acquisition of SciTec – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-10-05 00:00
Firefly Aerospace has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SciTec, Inc. SciTec is a leader in advanced national security technologies. The acquisition will advance Firefly’s comprehensive space services. SciTec generated revenues of approximately $164 million for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2025.