Curt Mason 🚀

Full Time Aerospace Photographer - Aviator - Freediver - Skateboarder - Opinions Are My Own

[Curt Mason 🚀 @ProjectHabu]

Here's my "Time Slice" photograph of #SLSRollout. Let's go to the moon.

📷: Curt Mason / @afspacemuseum

[Space Launch Delta 45 @SLDelta45]

In the 1st quarter of 2026, SLD45 supported 22 launches from the #EasternRange, the busiest spaceport on the planet. While others talk about cadence, we deliver it—day in and day out.

No shortcuts. No slowdowns. Just results.

@USSpaceForce | @USSF_SSC

#SpaceCoast #SemperSupra

[Space Launch Delta 45 @SLDelta45]

A new chapter in human spaceflight begins. 🌕🚀

Th #ArtemisII mission is more than a milestone, it’s a proving ground and paving the way for a sustained human presence beyond Earth.

@USSpaceForce | @USSF_SSC | @NASA

[Space Launch Delta 45 @SLDelta45]

🔁🚀Launch Pad Playback🚀🔁

The #SpaceCoast continues to deliver.

Since last week, the #EasternRange supported:
• Starlink 10-36
• Starlink 6-104

Total Launches 2026: 12

Disciplined operations. Relentless focus. Mission first.

@USSpaceForce | @USSF_SSC

#100AndBeyond

[Space Launch Delta 45 @SLDelta45]

🚀Launch Doesn’t Just Happen. It’s earned through sweat, precision, and relentless dedication.

Behind every ignition are Airmen, Guardians, and civilians pushing limits and perfecting the process.

💥This is more than a mission. #100andBeyond💥

@USSpaceForce | @USSF_SSC

[Space Launch Delta 45 @SLDelta45]

Today, SLD 45 is scheduled to support the 100th orbital launch of 2025.

Tonight's launch window is from 10pm Thursday 20 Nov until 2am Friday 21 Nov. Stayed tuned as SLD 45 pushes to #100andBeyond.

@USSpaceForce | @USSF_SSC

[Space Launch Delta 45 @SLDelta45]

LIFT OFF!

The #EasternRange hit its 100th launch of 2025 at 10:39pm, 20 Nov.

This Saturday, #SLD45 targets launch 101, tying the world record for orbital launches by a single COUNTRY.

The pace for space? We keep setting it.

@USSpaceForce | @USSF_SSC

#100andBeyond #SpaceCoast

[Space Launch Delta 45 @SLDelta45]

Launch Pad Playback 🚀🔁

50 launches and counting. That's right—we've officially hit liftoff #51 for the year, and it's only June.

Here's a look at what got us there over the past week.

#Starlink 12-24 │ 12-26 │10-18

[Space Launch Delta 45 @SLDelta45]

🔁 Launch Pad Playback 🚀

The #SpaceCoast kept momentum strong with 2 more launches! 🌌

✨ PSN N5
✨ CYGNUS NG-23
✅ Launch Count, 78!

Each mission proves how teamwork and precision continue to #SetThePaceForSpace. 🌍🛰️

@SpaceForceDoD | @USSF_SSC

[Space Launch Delta 45 @SLDelta45]

🚀 That’s 48 and climbing! 🌌

The 48th successful launch of the year lifted off last Friday from the #SpaceCoast, reinforcing our commitment to space superiority and mission success.

Eyes up. Momentum forward. 💫

@SpaceForceDoD | @USSF_SSC

[Space Launch Delta 45 @SLDelta45]

🚀 Launch 40 and climbing! 🚀

Over the weekend, a #Falcon9 rocket carried the #Starlink 6-91 mission to orbit from Space Launch Complex 40, marking the 40th successful launch supported this year!

@SpaceForceDoD | @USSF_SSC

[Space Launch Delta 45 @SLDelta45]

Here's something you really can believe, no #AprilFools

Yesterday, there were two launches from the Eastern Range in less than 6 hours.

SLD 45 supported the launch of Starlink 6-80 as well as the crewed launch of FRAM2.

🚀 : Starlink 6-80 & FRAM2

2025 Launch Count: 2️⃣ 7️⃣

[Space Launch Delta 45 @SLDelta45]

All systems are GO!!! #NROL69

[Space Launch Delta 45 @SLDelta45]

Accomplishing the launch mission gives us a sense of porpoise! 🐬

🚀 : Starlink 12-16

2025 Launch Count: 2️⃣ 3️⃣

[Space Launch Delta 45 @SLDelta45]

And they are off!

Four astronauts, including @usairforce Maj. Nichole Ayers and @usarmy Col. Anne McClain, launched on Crew Dragon's 10th mission to the @ISS. They'll conduct research to prepare for human exploration beyond low-Earth orbit.

🚀 : Crew-10

Launch Count: 2️⃣ 2️⃣

[Space Launch Delta 45 @SLDelta45]

#Crew10 📸

[Curt Mason 🚀 @ProjectHabu]

@LaunchPhoto Rock on!

[Space Launch Delta 45 @SLDelta45]

Less than 4 hours apart, #SpaceX launched #Starlink 12-13 & Intuitive Machines' IM-2, showcasing joint collaboration & rapid launch capability.

The space domain never sleeps—and neither do we. 🌎✨

@USSF_SSC | @SpaceForceDoD

[U.S. Space Command @US_SpaceCom]

Congratulations to the incredible team at @SLDelta45 for leading the world’s busiest spaceport in 2024! The team launched 93 rockets and 1,389 orbital assets, including 4 rockets supporting the National Security Space Launch program.
👉https://t.co/er3JeZgkKv

[Curt Mason 🚀 @ProjectHabu]

@Stuck4ger I’ve never been so happy to clean an airplane! I single-handedly cleaned decades of dust off that plane the day we put it in the Edwards museum! (Before and after photos)

[Department of War 🇺🇸 @DeptofWar]

BLAST OFF! 🚀

The final Atlas V rocket variant launches from @SLDelta45, supporting the USSF-51 mission! A historic moment for the Atlas launch vehicle family.