v0.4.1

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v0.4.1Small updateJuly 25, 2026

Pages that open right away

Launch, vehicle and agency pages now appear almost instantly instead of being rebuilt for every visitor.

New and improved

    Fixes

    • Fixed launch, vehicle and agency pages taking far longer to open than they should.
    • Improved reliability when a weather service is slow, so a forecast delay no longer holds up the rest of the page.
    v0.4Medium updateJuly 19, 2026

    Launches you can trust

    Liftoff Watch now gives every mission an honest schedule, dependable browser reminders, and a faster, more reliable experience.

    New and improved

    • Added browser reminders that keep working after the tab or browser closes.
    • Launch dates now clearly distinguish exact times from day, month, quarter, and year estimates.
    • Added clearer schedule freshness, search, maps, timelines, calendar, and livestream tools across launch pages.

    Fixes

    • Fixed direct search links, schedule countdowns, weather fallbacks, and small-screen controls.
    • Improved accessibility, performance, privacy controls, and reliability across the site.
    v0.3.2Small updateJuly 17, 2026

    A logo that follows you

    The Liftoff Watch logo now appears consistently in browser tabs and bookmarks.

    New and improved

    • Updated the browser icon to match the Liftoff Watch logo used across the site.
    v0.3.1Small updateJuly 16, 2026

    Fresh program intelligence

    Liftoff Watch now reflects the latest Starship Flight 13 launch recycle and New Glenn recovery outlook with clearer status language.

    New and improved

    • Refreshed Starship Flight 13 coverage after the July 16 pad abort and clarified what comes next.
    • Updated New Glenn recovery milestones and return-to-flight context.

    Fixes

    • Corrected the Flight 12 mission recap to show that the planned in-space engine relight was skipped.
    v0.3Medium updateJuly 10, 2026

    Mission control, reimagined

    Liftoff Watch now feels more cinematic and makes every mission easier to explore.

    New and improved

    • Introduced a new mission-control look across launch pages, catalogs, navigation, and mobile screens.
    • Expanded Starship and New Glenn program coverage with sharper readiness context.
    • Improved search, sharing previews, and the way launch imagery appears throughout the site.
    • Made launch history and schedule updates more dependable behind the scenes.

    Fixes

    • Improved error messages and recovery screens when launch information cannot load.
    • Smoothed mobile navigation and responsive layouts across the public site.
    v0.2Medium updateJune 21, 2026

    Easier to follow and share launches

    Liftoff Watch now has stronger search visibility, richer launch weather context, refreshed rocket-program details, and more flexible sharing tools.

    New and improved

    • Added clearer page information, link previews, and discovery details across the public launch catalog.
    • Added a complete sitemap and crawler guidance for search engines.
    • Added live forecast details on launch pages when launch-site weather is available.
    • Added new share-card options for breaking news and feature announcements.
    • Refreshed rocket-program readiness details and improved launch-page performance polish.
    v0.1.2.2Small updateMay 30, 2026

    A cleaner mark for Liftoff Watch

    Liftoff Watch now has a cleaner launch-focused brand mark and matching artwork for social sharing.

    New and improved

    • Refreshed the site logo with a simpler rocket-and-orbit mark.
    • Added matching profile, header, and link-preview artwork for social platforms.
    v0.1.2.1Small updateMay 30, 2026

    Videos wait for you to press play

    Launch videos and livestream embeds now stay paused until visitors choose to open or play them.

    New and improved

      Fixes

      • Stopped livestreams and replay videos from starting automatically on launch pages.
      v0.1.2Small updateMay 29, 2026

      Release previews are easier to review

      Liftoff Watch now has clearer update tracking and preview checks before changes reach everyone, plus much needed timeline updates.

      New and improved

      • Improved mission timeline and readiness details on launch pages.
      v0.1.1Small updateMay 29, 2026

      Updates now have a home

      Liftoff Watch now has a public place to follow what changed, with clearer visual labels for each release size.

      New and improved

      • Added a public Updates page for clear release notes.
      • Added visual labels that separate big, medium, and small updates.
      • Made update-size colors more visible across each release card.
      • Removed empty bug-fix sections when an update does not include fixes.
      • Added a preview-first release step before changes reach everyone.
      v0.1Medium updateMay 29, 2026

      Liftoff Watch baseline

      The first public version brings the core launch-tracking experience together in one place.

      New and improved

      • Browse upcoming and past launches with search and filtering.
      • Follow countdowns, mission timelines, readiness signals, and delay history.
      • Explore launch vehicles, providers, and rocket program pages for Starship and New Glenn.
      • Use time-zone controls and privacy-friendly analytics choices.

      Want the next mission window? The launch manifest is still the main event.

      Upcoming launches