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06/19/2026

06/17/2026

ULA, Vulcan Centaur, Atlas V, Amazon Leo, Cape Canaveral, SLC-41, Space Coast, Centaur

06/17/2026

The storied and historic SLC-6 at VSFB today entered the next phase of its history with the demolition of the Mobile Service Tower, Fixed Umbilical Tower and Tail Service Mast most recently used for Delta IV and Delta IV Heavy. The last launch was the final west coast launch of a Delta IV Heavy on Sept. 24th 2022. SpaceX has taken over the lease and is planning on using it for Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy. The Space Force today as part of their outgrant agreement with SpaceX cleared these structures to make way for modernized systems. Photo Credits: USSF

06/08/2026

The USSF today released a Request For Information (RFI) for a launch service provider (LSP) to finance, design, construct, operate and maintain a small/medium launch capability at the undeveloped SLC-9 located on the north end of South Base VSFB. This new site will provide agile, dedicated and rapid access to space for military and intelligence satellites as well as be available to commercial providers.
SLC-9 joins the recently acquired SLC-14 by Blue Origin and the SLC-6 conversion by SpaceX for heavy lift rockets. VSFB currently has 4 operational launch facilities, SLC-2 operated by Firefly for Alpha rockets, SLC-3 recently modified for Vulcan, SLC-4 operated by SpaceX for Falcon 9 and SLC-8 which is a multi use SLC primarily used by Minotaur. Once fully operational VSFB could potentially have 7 available active launch facilities.
The complete RFI can be viewed here and closes July 8, 2026 https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2395581fce1f4efdb381f8be4e518ff6/view

05/30/2026

Days ahead of the next launch of a Blue Origin “New Glenn” rocket, Blue Origin experienced an explosive anomaly with a complete loss of the rocket and extreme damage to the launch pad.

05/29/2026

Moments ago at 9pm EST an anomaly at LC-36 for Blue Origin New Glenn LN-01 as it was conducting a static fire preparing to launch NET June 4th resulted in a Rapid Unplanned Destruction of the vehicle in a huge fireball. We observed an apparent flare near the second stage as the whole rocket soon erupted.

05/22/2026

Starship Flt 12 re-entry and splashdown

05/22/2026

Starship Flight 12- attempt #2. Nominal lift off and separation, booster had issues on boostback and shut down early. Booster came back hot and not where planned but made it into the gulf somewhere with partial engines on. Ship has 1 RVAC engine out but is nominal in flight at T+9 minutes into flight and now on coast. Ship is now on trajectory toward re entry into Indian Ocean.

05/21/2026

Starship Flight 12, the first version 3 of Starship attempted its first launch today from Starbase Texas. This also is the first launch from pad 2 with the flame trench. Several holds under T-40 seconds. The T-0 had 5 minutes left in the window and SpaceX used it up until eventually a scrub was issued. Attempt was aborted at 6:39pm CST.

04/11/2026

Artemis II, mans first return trip to the moon since 1972. Among many achievements is a record for furthest distance from Earth for humans to fly. Splashdown! Congratulation Integrity, crew of Artemis II, NASA and all the partners.