Rocket launch news & recaps
Previews, live coverage and recaps of every orbital rocket launch — SpaceX, NASA, Rocket Lab and more. Updated automatically around the clock.
SpaceX · 8 June 2026, 10:13 UTCFalcon 9 Starlink Group 10-35: Launch Recap (8 June 2026)SpaceX successfully launched Starlink Group 10-35 on a Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral on 8 June 2026 at 10:13 UTC. Full mission recap and details.SpaceXFalcon 9StarlinkStarlink Group 10-35✓ recap- SpaceX · 7 June 2026, 04:24 UTCFalcon 9 Starlink Group 17-43 Launch Recap — 7 June 2026SpaceX successfully launched Starlink Group 17-43 on a Falcon 9 from Vandenberg on 7 June 2026 at 04:24 UTC. Full mission recap and details.SpaceXFalcon 9StarlinkStarlink Group 17-43✓ recap
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation · 5 June 2026, 06:34 UTCLong March 8 Launches SpaceSail Polar Group #12 — 5 June 2026 RecapChina's Long March 8 successfully launched the SpaceSail Polar Group #12 batch on 5 June 2026 at 06:34 UTC from Wenchang. Full mission recap and details.Long March 8SpaceSailQianfanCASC✓ recap
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation · 4 June 2026, 11:39 UTCLong March 6A Launches SpaceSail Polar #11 — 4 June 2026A Long March 6A rocket successfully launched the SpaceSail Polar Group #11 satellites from Taiyuan on 4 June 2026. Here is the full launch recap.Long March 6ASpaceSailQianfanChina✓ recap- SpaceX · 4 June 2026, 10:26 UTCStarlink Group 10-43 Launch Recap: Falcon 9 Success June 4, 2026SpaceX launched Starlink Group 10-43 on a Falcon 9 Block 5 on June 4, 2026, from Cape Canaveral. Get the full mission recap, stats, and results.c or ]}<!--placeholder--><p>You can follow the newly launched spacecraft as they spread out along their orbital plane. Right after deployment, they appear as a bright trainof moving points before dispersing.</p><p>Explore the <a href="/">live 3D satellite map</a> to see the constellation in motion, watch the fresh <a href="/starlink-train">Starlink train</a> as it separates, and review upcoming missions on the <a href="/launches">rocket launch schedule</a>. For more SpaceX flights, visit the <a href="/launches/spacex">SpaceX launch hub</a>.</p><h2>Why this launch matters</h2><p>Each Starlink mission expands global broadband reach, especially in rural and underserved regions where terrestrial infrastructure is limited. With SpaceX averaging multiple Starlink launches per month, the constellation continues to grow faster than any satellite network in history. The June 4 flight is one of many Starlink missions SpaceX has flown in 2026 as it maintains an industry-leading cadence from both Florida and California.</p><h3>Where can I learn more?</h3><p>Background on the vehicle, operator, and site is available on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falcon_9">Falcon 9</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starlink">Starlink</a>, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Canaveral_Space_Force_Station">Cape Canaveral Space Force Station</a>. Launch data is sourced from <a href="https://thespacedevs.com/llapi">The Space Devs Launch Library</a>.</p><p>Want to see where these satellites are right now? Track the full Starlink constellation live on <a href="/satellites/starlink">Cosmik's Starlink tracker</a>, follow the <a href="/news">latest launch news</a>, and enable free launch alerts so you never miss the next Falcon 9 liftoff.</p>✓ recap
- SpaceX · 3 June 2026, 15:40 UTCFalcon 9 Starlink Group 17-47 Recap: Success on 3 June 2026SpaceX's Falcon 9 launched Starlink Group 17-47 from Vandenberg on 3 June 2026 at 15:40 UTC. Full recap of the successful mission and booster landing.Falcon 9SpaceXStarlinkStarlink Group 17-47✓ recap
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation · 1 June 2026, 08:40 UTCLong March 12B Debut Succeeds: SpaceSail Polar Group #10 Launch Recap (1 June 2026)China's Long March 12B rocket made a successful demo flight on 1 June 2026, carrying SpaceSail Polar Group #10 from Jiuquan. Full launch recap and details.Long March 12BSpaceSailQianfanCASC✓ recap
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation · 30 May 2026, 18:07 UTCLong March 2D Launches 4 SatNet Satellites — 30 May 2026China's Long March 2D successfully launched 4 SatNet test satellites on 30 May 2026 from Xichang. Full recap, payload details, and how to track the satellites live.Long March 2DSatNetGuowangCASC✓ recap- SpaceX · 30 May 2026, 15:25 UTCFalcon 9 Starlink Group 17-41 Launch Recap — 30 May 2026SpaceX's Falcon 9 launched Starlink Group 17-41 from Vandenberg on 30 May 2026 at 15:25 UTC. Full recap of the successful mission, orbit and booster details.Falcon 9StarlinkSpaceXVandenberg✓ recap
United Launch Alliance · 29 May 2026, 23:53 UTCAtlas V 551 Launches Amazon Leo (LA-07): 29 May 2026 RecapUnited Launch Alliance's Atlas V 551 successfully launched the Amazon Leo (LA-07) mission on 29 May 2026 from Cape Canaveral SLC-41. Full recap.Atlas V 551Amazon LeoProject KuiperUnited Launch Alliance✓ recap- SpaceX · 29 May 2026, 12:57 UTCFalcon 9 Starlink Group 10-53 Launch Recap — 29 May 2026SpaceX's Falcon 9 successfully launched Starlink Group 10-53 on 29 May 2026 from Cape Canaveral, adding another batch of satellites to the constellation.SpaceXFalcon 9StarlinkStarlink Group 10-53✓ recap
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation · 26 May 2026, 16:16 UTCLong March 7A Launches TJSW-24 on 26 May 2026 — RecapChina's Long March 7A successfully launched the TJSW-24 satellite on 26 May 2026 at 16:16 UTC from Wenchang. Full mission recap and details.Long March 7ATJSW-24CASCWenchang✓ recap
