The first images of Earth from the Landsat 9 satellite, which was launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on Sept. 27, have been released this month, ushering in a new chapter in the longest-running continuous satellite program dedicated to Earth observation.
We're heading into a quiet week for rocket launches but some long-delayed missions could finally get the break they need and get into orbit. One of the missions will see Virgin Orbit do an air launch.