Vandenberg surpasses rocket launch milestone for 2026. See photos so far

SpaceX has launched its Falcon 9 rocket 12 times so far in 2026 from Vandenberg. Here's a look at photos of most of the California missions.

NASA to start slow-moving process returning moon rocket to hangar this week

The space agency said Sunday it's targeting Tuesday for the slow, four-mile trek across Kennedy Space Center​, weather permitting.
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Firefly Aerospace readies Alpha rocket for launch after fiery failures

Firefly Aerospace is preparing to return its Alpha rocket to flight after a failed sixth launch attempt ended in an anomaly during a mission launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The company said it received FAA clearance on Aug.

The fuel set to propel NASA’s moon crew is notorious for leaking. So why use it?

NASA’s first crewed moon mission in decades was delayed as its engineers grapple with an all-too-familiar rocket problem: hydrogen leaks. Fixing the issue is even trickier than it may seem.

Artemis II moon rocket refueled in practice countdown setting stage for historic flight

Engineers were able to fully fuel NASA's Artemis II moon rocket without any signs of leaks like the ones that derailed an earlier dress rehearsal.

NASA opts to roll back moon rocket and delay crew’s historic trip into deep space

NASA’s efforts to get the Artemis II mission off the ground have stalled once again, as engineers navigate a new issue with the rocket set to launch four astronauts around the moon.