https://twitter.com/spacex/status/1740602637299646970QuoteFalcon 9 launches 23 @Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida on our 96th, and final, Falcon launch of 2023
Falcon 9 launches 23 @Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida on our 96th, and final, Falcon launch of 2023
https://twitter.com/cbs_spacenews/status/1740540091960037865QuoteFH/X-37B: LIFTOFF! At 8:07pm EST (0107 UTC); this was SpaceX's 95th Falcon-family launch so far this year.
FH/X-37B: LIFTOFF! At 8:07pm EST (0107 UTC); this was SpaceX's 95th Falcon-family launch so far this year.
They sent out a press release around 1am EST announcing a successful launch.
Quote from: gongora on 12/29/2023 02:41 pmThey sent out a press release around 1am EST announcing a successful launch.Do you have a link to this? I can't find it on USSF/USSF SSC/Boeing's pages.
Twin @SpaceX Falcon Heavy side boosters fly home for touchdown at Cape Canaveral last night after launching the USSF-52 Spaceplane mission.Captured by @erikkuna for Supercluster from Cocoa Beach
Falcon Heavy ascent & boosters landing
Successful launch of the U.S. Space Force USSF-52 mission on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket with the X-37B payload on board! Great effort from the entire team of government and industry partners for this launch! #USSF #SpaceStartsHere #SpaceSystemsCommand
Success! 🚀#X37B will build on its more than 3,774 days in space and 1.3 billion miles traveled during #OTV7 for the @SpaceForceDoD.Read more about how this mission will contribute to long-term sustainability in orbit.
Boeing-built X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle Embarks on Seventh Mission- Mission will expand the United States Space Force's knowledge of the space environment by experimenting with future space domain awareness technologies- Seventh flight follows record-breaking 908-day sixth missionKENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla., Dec. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boeing [NYSE: BA]-built X-37B autonomous spaceplane launched yesterday aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, marking the beginning of its seventh mission."The X-37B government and Boeing teams have worked together to produce a more responsive, flexible, and adaptive experimentation platform," said William D. Bailey, Director, Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office. "The work they've done to streamline processes and adapt evolving technologies will help our nation learn a tremendous amount about operating in and returning from a space environment."As it has with every mission, the Orbital Test Vehicle will validate new technologies, fostering innovation and pushing the boundaries of space exploration and utility. On this seventh flight, the X-37B will test future space domain awareness technology experiments that are integral in ensuring safe, stable and secure operations in space for all users of the domain."The technological advancements we're driving on X-37B will benefit the broader space community, especially as we see increased interest in space sustainability," said Michelle Parker, Space Mission Systems vice president at Boeing Defense, Space & Security. "We are pushing innovation and capability that will influence the next generation of spacecraft."Since its inaugural launch in April 2010, the X-37B has consistently set new endurance records, surpassing the initial design mission duration of 270 days. Its sixth mission set a new record with an impressive 908-day journey before returning to Earth in November 2022.The X-37B, which will now build on its more than 1.3 billion miles traveled during its 3,774 days in space, exemplifies the successful partnership between the Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office and the United States Space Force. Boeing teams deliver program management, engineering, production, test and mission support.In 2019, the X-37B was awarded the Robert J. Collier Trophy for advancing the performance, efficiency and safety of air and space vehicles.As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing's diverse team is committed to innovating for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a culture based on the company's core values of safety, quality and integrity. Join our team and find your purpose at boeing.com/careers.
The fifth #FalconHeavy mission of the year sent off a clandestine payload, X-37B spaceplane into an unknown orbit at 8:07 pm EST (0107 UTC)Photos by Chuck & @Jenrbriggs for @Gizmodo / @gizspaceflight
Falcon Heavy takes flight with the X-3B space plane, the first leg of the double-header from Florida's #SpaceCoastPhotos by Chuck & @Jenrbriggs for @Gizmodo / @gizspaceflight
Payload flying today.
