Dragon Launch Escape Initiated During the launch escape test,... where SpaceX intentionally destroyed an entire rocket to prove its safety, Dragon was fed the normal launch sequence for an ISS mission. Dragon wasn’t told to escape, but its onboard autonomous flight computers noticed the loss of thrust on Falcon before the Merlin engines could even fully shut down. Once Dragon realized there was a mission critical anomaly, it instantly initiated the launch escape sequence firing all 8 SuperDraco thrusters, separating explosive bolts on the second stage, and took autonomous control of the mission, in less time than any human reaction on the ground or in the capsule could of realized. Falcon, the crew, Dragon, and the ground can all initiate an escape if required. Although this test was uncrewed (meaning nobody was on the rocket during the test), if there was a life threatening emergency that would put the mission at risk, Dragon could leave and get out of the situation immediately.show more

Lucky escape for the passenger of Fairey IIIF floatplane... S1800 who was flung out of his seat while not strapped in during a catapult launch Fortunately it appears he held on to the tailplane until the aircraft could land and was only bruisedshow more

The Soviet Buran program developed reusable orbital spacecraft comparable... to the U.S. Space Shuttle, but with far more advanced automation. Its lone 1988 mission showcased a fully unmanned launch, orbit, and autonomous landing—an unprecedented achievement at the time. Lifted by the Energia rocket rather than onboard engines, the orbiter relied on sophisticated avionics and a unique engine-less design. Despite its technical success, the Buran program was canceled after the Cold War, and the only flown orbiter was later destroyed in a 2002 hangar collapse.show more

🇺🇸🇮🇳 SPACEX ROLLS OUT FALCON-9 FOR HISTORIC INDIAN ASTRONAUT... LAUNCH The Dragon spacecraft that will carry Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to the ISS is now on the launch pad, locked and loaded atop SpaceX’s reusable Falcon-9. Shukla, trained by SpaceX and Axiom Space, will supervise launch and docking. The Dragon flies fully autonomous, no human intervention needed. But Shukla’s mission is bigger than the checklist. Shukla: “I carry not just technical equipment but the hopes and dreams of 1.7 billion Indians. I will be conducting 7 scientific experiments that could contribute significantly to our understanding of microgravity and pave the way for future space research. In many ways, I see myself as a bridge between Earth and space, and I’m proud to carry artifacts designed by the National Institute of Design, symbolizing India's creativity and innovation Even stars are attainable.” Source: India Today, Britannicashow more

The widely anticipated launch of the SpaceX/NASA Crew-10 mission... from the Kennedy Space Center has been scrubbed in the last minutes before launch due to a hydraulics issue with the ground equipment. The mission was set to finally allow the return of two astronauts, Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams. The two astronauts have been in space at the International Space Station (ISS) for more than nine months after Boeing’s Starliner was deemed too unsafe to bring them home due to issues with the thrusters and was returned to Earth uncrewed. The next launch window will likely be tomorrow, with the astronauts returning home Friday hopefully.show more

Today’s #GoogleDoodle celebrates the launch of Artemis II, the... NASA mission that will send astronauts around the moon and back for the first time in over 50 years. During the approximately 10-day voyage, the crew will test the spacecraft’s systems while traveling farther into deep space than any human has gone since the Apollo program. This critical test flight brings us one step closer to a long-term return to the moon and future missions to Mars. Want to learn more? Watch NASA's Artemis II mission live on YouTube 🚀 🌕show more

During training, you visit many of the facilities that... will eventually play a role in your mission. Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A was one of them. This visit felt different. Standing at the base of the tower and looking up, I was reminded that this is the very place from which Neil Armstrong and his crewmates began their journey to the Moon. The facility has evolved over the decades and has been modernized for a new era of spaceflight, but it still carries the weight of its history. You can feel it. Then there is the elevator. Inside, there are only two buttons: Earth and Space. A simple design choice, perhaps, but one that feels remarkably profound when launch day finally arrives. What you see here is me at the top of the launch pad, with the Falcon 9 yet to make its way out. The rocket is transported to the pad horizontally and then raised to a vertical position before launch. Standing there, it was impossible not to imagine the events that would soon unfold. At this very time last year, all of this was happening in real time. Looking back now, it feels both distant and incredibly close. #shux #space #shubhanshushukla #india #axiom4show more

🇺🇸 SPACEX STARSHIP FLIGHT 10 HITS EVERY TARGET IN... SPECTACULAR LAUNCH SpaceX just pulled it off. Starship, the largest and most powerful rocket ever built, blasted out of South Texas on its 10th test flight and nailed every key milestone. The Super Heavy booster executed a controlled splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico, while the upper stage soared to space, re-ignited an engine, deployed dummy Starlink satellites, then survived reentry before breaking up on impact with the ocean. SpaceX says the mission stressed the vehicle’s limits and delivered invaluable data for the next-generation Starship. Source: SpaceCom Video: Dima Zeniukshow more

SpaceX just completed back-to-back Falcon 9 launches from both... coasts in under 12 hours. Florida, then California. That was launches 20 and 21 for 2026. We're barely eight weeks into the year. Here's what the last ten days looked like. The 600th Falcon 9 flight in history. The 20th crewed Dragon mission delivering astronauts to the ISS. A booster flying its 31st mission. The second ever rocket landing in the Bahamas, resuming after a year-long environmental review. Over 50 Starlink satellites deployed across back-to-back launches. And another launch tonight. The constellation now has over 11,200 satellites launched, 9,700 in orbit, and 10 million subscribers. The FCC approved expansion to 15,000 satellites. Starlink is on pace to become one of the highest-revenue connectivity businesses on the planet. No other entity on Earth is doing anything close to this. Not governments. Not other companies. SpaceX is operating at a cadence that would have seemed impossible five years ago. This is the machine that makes everything else possible.show more

Pakistan's latest Earth observation satellite is currently being transported... to a launch site in China ahead of its scheduled liftoff on December 25, 2025 via a Smart Dragon-3 (SD-3) rocket. SUPARCO's upcoming mission will further enhance the country's capabilities in remote sensing and geospatial monitoring! 🇵🇰🇨🇳show more

Utilising the #IAF Chinook helicopter for its airlift and... subsequent positioning at a predefined altitude and location, ISRO successfully demonstrated the autonomous landing capability of the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) 'PUSHPAK' as part of its RLV-LEX 2 mission. Airlifted to an altitude of 4.5 kms, IAF Air Warriors were part of the successful mission. IAF heartily congratulates #ISRO on achieving this milestone. IAF will contribute and collaborate in future as well, for many such undertakings. #AtmanirbharBharat #HarKaamDeshKeNaamshow more

◤#DragonBallFighterZ Latest Info on Battle Hour 2026◢ Dragon Ball... Games Battle Hour 2026 will host the DRAGON BALL FighterZ MASTERS SHOWDOWN! Witness electrifying battles between seven legendary players who defined the competitive scene, plus one challenger who earns their spot by winning the Last Chance Qualifiers the day before. Look at the championship trophy that was unveiled at Dragon Ball Genkidamatsuri, which was held on Jan 26th, 2026. Among the legendary players who shaped an era, who will rise and claim the title of “Strongest of All Time”? Stay tuned to find out. We look forward to seeing you in the qualifiers! ▼Check below for more details! #DBFZshow more

🚨🇺🇸 FALCON 9 NAILS DRONESHIP LANDING AFTER STARLINK LAUNCH... And touchdown for the booster. SpaceX's Falcon 9 B1093-3 lifted off from Vandenberg, delivering 26 Starlink V2 Mini satellites to low Earth orbit. It was the rocket’s third flight and ended with a pinpoint landing on the droneship Of Course I Still Love You. The mission, Starlink 15-9, marked the 200th orbital launch from SLC-4E and the 137th successful landing on that droneship, underscoring Falcon 9’s dominant reliability in reusable rocketry. Source: Spaceflight Nowshow more

You thought the sky was the limit? Wingbits is... going to space 🚀 thanks to a strategic partnership with Spire, leader in space-based data and operator of the largest multipurpose satellite constellation. 🛰️ Together we’re launching a new satellite that will act as a validator of Wingbits’ ground data, increasing the security and reliability of our global flight tracking network. The satellite is scheduled for launch on the SpaceX Transporter-13 mission.show more

Our Blue Ghost Mission 2 milestones are stacking up...... 22 feet to be exact! The team completed structure qualification testing at NASA JPL on our fully stacked Blue Ghost lander and Elytra Dark orbiter model. After a series of vibration and acoustic tests, this milestone helps prove our spacecraft are equipped to withstand the intense environments they’ll experience during launch and in transit to the Moon. Congrats to the team and thanks JPL for the hospitality at y'alls historic test facility. More on the mission here:show more

🔥 Video of the Tesla Model Y L with... new 20” Uberhelix wheels testing on the Nürburgring in Germany! It could launch in Europe as early as September or October. For comparison, there was roughly a three-month gap between the Model Y Performance being spotted testing at the Nürburgring and its official launch. H/t teslaplaidtokshow more