Tag: Satellite Launch
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What happened to ISRO’s PSLV-C62 mission? Explained
Overview: The PSLV-C62 launch and the early anomaly The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched PSLV-C62 from Sriharikota on January 12, carrying the EOS-N1 satellite along with 15 co-passenger satellites. Moments after liftoff, ISRO reported that the mission had encountered an anomaly. The brief statement signaled trouble with the flight plan, but ISRO did not…
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SpaceX Launches First National Security Mission of the Year
Overview: SpaceX heads into a new year of high-stakes launches SpaceX is set to begin a busy year of space activity with a high-profile mission aimed at deploying U.S. national security satellites. On January 16, a Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to lift off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California during a 35-minute launch…
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SpaceX Launches Italian Earth-Observing Satellite on 2026 Debut Mission
SpaceX kicks off 2026 with a Falcon 9 launch from California SpaceX began 2026 with a high-profile mission from the U.S. West Coast, sending an Italian earth-observing satellite into orbit. A Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 9:09 p.m. EST from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, marking the first SpaceX mission of the year…
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Russia and Iran Expand Space Ties With Third Satellite Launch
Overview of the Launch In a move that underscores closer space cooperation between Moscow and Tehran, Russia reportedly launched three Iranian communications satellites into orbit using a Russian rocket. The operation, described by Iranian state television as the second such launch since July, marks a continuing collaboration in space technology between the two nations. The…
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Russia launches three Iranian satellites into orbit, signaling deeper space cooperation
Overview: Russia and Iran extend space collaboration In a notable display of bilateral cooperation, Russia reportedly launched three Iranian communications satellites into orbit, marking the second satellite deployment involving Iran this year. The mission underscores a deepening partnership in space technology between Moscow and Tehran, a relationship that has taken on greater strategic significance in…
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Watching Japan’s H3 Launch: Michibiki 5 Navigation Satellite Goes to Orbit Tonight
What to expect from tonight’s mission Japan is set to launch the Michibiki 5 navigation satellite aboard an H3 rocket from the Tanegashima Space Center. The mission represents another step in Japan’s push to expand its regional navigation network and bolster precise positioning capabilities for various applications, from aviation to disaster response. The liftoff is…
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Ariane 6 Lifts Europe’s Sentinel-1D to Complete First-Generation Radar Mission Milestone
Europe’s Historic Sentinel-1D Launch Finishes a Key Chapter in Copernicus On a clear day in early November 2025, Europe marked a milestone in space and Earth observation as Ariane 6 propelled Sentinel-1D into orbit the week of November 4. The launch closed a pivotal chapter for the Copernicus program, delivering the final satellite in the…
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Atlas V Launch: ViaSat-3 F2 Satellite Lifts Off Today
Overview: A Key Atlas V Mission to Boost Global Communications The United Launch Alliance (ULA) is set to showcase the enduring reliability of the Atlas V rocket as it prepares to launch the ViaSat-3 F2 satellite. Weighing roughly 13,000 pounds (about 5,900 kilograms), the big and powerful spacecraft is designed to expand high-speed, secure connectivity…
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Atlas V Readies to Launch ViaSat-3 F2: A Key Satellite for Global Connectivity
Overview: Atlas V Launch to Put ViaSat-3 F2 into Orbit Today, a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket is scheduled to lift off with the ambitious ViaSat-3 F2 satellite. Weighing about 13,000 pounds (5,900 kilograms), ViaSat-3 F2 is the second of the ViaSat-3 class to be launched and represents a major milestone in global…
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Atlas V Launches ViaSat-3 F2: Live Coverage of a Major Communications Satellite Deployment
Overview: A High-Powered Satellite Set for Orbit The United Launch Alliance (ULA) is scheduled to launch the Atlas V rocket today, carrying the massive ViaSat-3 F2 communications satellite. Weighing roughly 13,000 pounds (about 5,900 kilograms), ViaSat-3 F2 is designed to expand high-speed internet coverage and capacity across a broad swath of the globe, linking remote…