Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad in Florida Blue Origin, which is owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, was gearing up for a June launch to put a batch of Amazon "Leo" internet satellites into orbit. May 29
Blue Origin rocket explodes An unmanned rocket owned by Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin exploded on a Cape Canaveral launchpad as testing occurred before a planned June launch. Mark Strassmann reports. May 29
Air Force approves SpaceX launch pad expansion The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports. Dec 2, 2025
Atlas V rocket launches with secret payload A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifted off from Florida's Cape Canaveral on Tuesday, carrying a secret payload for the U.S. Space Force into orbit for a national security mission. The launch also marked the 100th national security mission carried out by ULA. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins with more. Jul 30, 2024
Boeing Starliner launch scrubbed at the late minute The second attempt to send Boeing's Starliner crew capsule into orbit was canceled just minutes before it was set to launch on Saturday. Jun 1, 2024