Francis Murphy

SpaceX Falcon 9 Starlink 10-26 from SLX-40 from my drone Southeastern Pa #SpaceX #Starlink #Falcon9 @NASASpaceflight

Throwback to last November when HASTE launched. It was bitter cold and windy, but I was ecstatic to be there. Hoping to catch another one soon! $RKLB

SpaceX launches Starlink group 10-26 as seen from up the coast!

SpaceX launches another 28 Starlink satellites for the Starlink Group 10-26 mission as viewed from just west of Washington DC.

Launch Complex 3 is almost complete and on track for its official opening next month 🏗️ Our team in Virginia is deep into launch pad activation, going system by system to prepare for test operations once flight hardware arrives ahead of Neutron’s first launch.

#HASTE JAKE-4 appears to now be NET July 30, 2025 as new Coast Guard hazard areas have been posted, with the primary being July 30th at 9:45PM - July 31st at 3:00AM EDT. Backup opportunities run through August 5th, all with the same windows.

Liftoff of the second sounding rocket from Wallops Island! h/t: @WallopsVant24

We have had successful liftoff of the first sounding rocket from Wallops! h/t: @WallopsVant24

And so the wait begins

In this image if you zoom in you can see HASTE resting horizontally ahead of going vertical for launch in the coming days! The rocket was removed a few days ago but it’s back now so that is a great sign for a launch soon!

Looks more like a missile test to me. First closeup is a three stage, so that could be visible from pretty far out depending on the trajectory they fly tonight.

Correction, we have 2 rockets! Both appear to be 2 stage sounding rockets!

So, what are the thoughts with anyone watching and waiting for another US Rocket Lab #HASTE launch? I am seeing this so far. Launch windows opening on July 18th for HASTE and possibly a sounding rocket as well?sealagom.com/navarea/4/ $RKLB

2 very interesting NOTAMS.. the left is under the name “Rachel-4” and the right is under the name “Muffin Rocket” anyone wanna guess what these are for?

$RKLB 🚀 (#rocketlab) “FCC license granted for launch - NEUTRON MAIDEN FLIGHT All operations shall be limited to telemetry, tracking, and launch vehicle communications for **a single Neutron launch vehicle launch from Launch Complex 3 in Wallops Island, VA**. This…

Standing by to see if HASTE goes vertical for a launch attempt tonight. A TFR remains in place for a potential launch tonight. Electron usually goes vertical around 6hrs before launch. $RKLB

Looks like Rocket Lab may be taking a breather from this HASTE mission out of Wallops. Rocket went horizontal last night, then the mission was removed from FAA Operations Plan Advisory.

Rocket Lab's HASTE 'Jake 04' mission appears to be standing down from this launch campaign at Wallops, VA. I presume a new window will be forthcoming over the next few weeks. Next available opportunity is No Earlier Than July 24 due to Wallops range bookings.

The airspace closure surrounding the JAKE-4 launch tonight was cancelled, indicating another scrub. Now targeting NET July 13. #HASTE $RKLB

Navigational warnings and NOTAMs for today have been canceled, so that's indeed a scrub.