Rocket Report: A rare Falcon 9 scrub; Vulcan weeks away
SpaceX canceled a rare Falcon 9 launch, while a separate company said its Vulcan rocket is weeks from flying—a timeline that historically tends to slip in the industry.
On air: Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield on Weekend EditionPublished
Updated · aired 2 times
At a glance
- First reported by Ars Technica: “Rocket Report: A rare Falcon 9 scrub; is it just about Vulcan's time to shine?”
- Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 6:19 AM ET on Weekend Edition, by Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield; aired 2 times.
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Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentArs Technica's Rocket Report says a Falcon 9 launch was scrubbed, which is rare. Also, one company says it is weeks away from flying Vulcan.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentWeeks! That's basically tomorrow! I'm pitching a countdown segment.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentIn rocketry, weeks away is a mood, not a date. It slips.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSlips?
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