1. NS-38 Crewed Suborbital Spaceflight On January 22, 2026, Blue Origin launched the New Shepard launch vehicle to carry six private astronauts on the NS-38 suborbital mission, advancing commercial human spaceflight and microgravity research and supporting the growth of private space tourism and microgravity research missions. 2. The Cosmos Will See You Now On January 22, 2026, Rocket Lab launched the Electron launch vehicle to deploy two satellites for Open Cosmos' commercial constellation, supporting broadband connectivity and expanding dedicated launch services for small satellite operators. 3. Bridging The Swarm On January 30, 2026, Rocket Lab launched the Electron launch vehicle to place South Korea's NeonSat-1A Earth observation satellite into orbit, supporting the country's commercial remote sensing and geospatial capabilities. 4. Insight At Speed Is A Friend Indeed On March 6, 2026, Rocket Lab launched the Electron launch vehicle to deploy BlackSky's Gen-3 commercial imaging satellite, enhancing high-resolution Earth observation and real-time geospatial intelligence services. 5. Eight Days A Week On March 21, 2026, Rocket Lab launched the Electron launch vehicle to deliver Synspective's StriX-6 synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite, expanding commercial all-weather Earth monitoring capabilities. 6. Daughter Of The Stars On March 28, 2026, Rocket Lab launched the Electron launch vehicle to deploy the European Space Agency's Celeste Pathfinder A satellites, supporting the validation of advanced satellite technologies through a commercial launch service. 7. Transposter-16 On March 30, 2026, SpaceX launched the Falcon 9 launch vehicle to deploy 119 commercial and government payloads on the Transporter-16 rideshare mission into low Earth orbit, providing cost-effective access to space for multiple satellite operators through a single launch. 8. Kakushin Rising On April 23, 2026, Rocket Lab launched the Electron launch vehicle to carry multiple experimental spacecraft for JAXA's Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstration-4 mission, enabling the in-orbit demonstration of next-generation space technologies. 9. Dragon CRS-34 commercial cargo mission On May 15, 2026, SpaceX launched the Falcon 9 launch vehicle to deliver the Dragon CRS-34 spacecraft carrying scientific experiments, crew supplies, and critical cargo to the International Space Station under NASA's Commercial Resupply Services program. 10. Starlink Group 17-45 On June 21, 2026, SpaceX launched the Falcon 9 launch vehicle to deploy 24 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit, expanding global broadband coverage while demonstrating the company's high-frequency reusable launch capabilities. Share this article