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The Polaris Dawn crew.

SpaceX aiming for first commercial spacewalk this year

An entrepreneur who last year was part of SpaceX’s first civilian-only crew is planning additional missions that will include the first commercial spacewalk.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launching from Cape Canaveral.

How to watch SpaceX launch Starlink satellites on Friday

SpaceX’s Starlink launches are always an entertaining spectacle and there’s another one taking place on Friday, February 25. Here's how to watch ...
SpaceX's Starship spacecraft atop the Super Heavy booster.

Elon Musk offers new date for first Starship orbital flight

SpaceX chief Elon Musk has offered a new date for when he thinks the next-generation Starship rocket will be able to attempt its first orbital test flight.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launching from Cape Canaveral.

SpaceX birthday video celebrates its first 20 years

SpaceX has shared a video celebrating its 20th birthday, with the footage featuring key moments from its two decades of operations.
SpaceX's Starship spacecraft atop the Super Heavy booster.

SpaceX forced to wait longer for Super Heavy flight clearance

Elon Musk recently said he hoped to see SpaceX's Starship rocket take its first orbital flight in May, but that was before the FAA's latest announcement.
SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft.

SpaceX will stop making new Crew Dragon capsules. Here’s why

Two years after SpaceX flew its first astronauts to the ISS in the Crew Dragon capsule, the company has revealed it’s ending production of the spacecraft.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket heading to space.

Watch the key moments from SpaceX’s spy satellite launch

SpaceX successfully launched a spy satellite for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office on Sunday morning. Watch the key moments here.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Crew-4 astronauts launching from the Kennedy Space Center.

SpaceX Crew-4 astronauts are on their way to the space station

SpaceX's Crew-4 astronauts are on their way to the ISS after launching from the Kennedy Space Center early on Wednesday.
James Webb Space Telescope illustration.

James Webb Space Telescope reaches destination, so now what?

Four weeks after launch, the James Webb Space Telescope has successfully reached the location from where it will explore deep space over the coming years.
A view of space.

NASA’s skywatching tips for February include a view of the Orion Nebula

February's skywatching treats include a chance to catch Jupiter before it disappears for a few months, and a view of a bright Venus and the Orion Nebula.
Astra's rocket lifts off from Cape Canaveral in Florida.

Watch as Astra’s rocket loses control in failed NASA mission

California startup Astra has failed in its effort to deploy four small satellites into orbit after its rocket spun out of control minutes after launch.
A NOAA weather satellite being placed inside a rocket fairing ahead of launch.

See how NASA seals a large satellite inside a rocket fairing

New images from NASA show the rarely seen sight of a satellite being carefully sealed inside a rocket fairing ahead of launch.
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NASA reveals skywatching treats for March

NASA has released its latest update on what to look out for in the skies, with Saturn, a star cluster, and a gas giant exoplanet among the treats.
Rocket Lab's Neutron rocket.

Rocket Lab selects U.S. site to launch, land next-gen rocket

Spaceflight company Rocket Lab has selected a site on the East Coast for launches and landings of its next-generation Neutron rocket.
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Watch NASA’s U.S. weather satellite rocket launch highlights

NASA and ULA successfully launched a next-generation NOAA weather satellite from Cape Canaveral, Florida on Tuesday, March 1.
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How to watch NASA launch next-gen weather satellite to space tomorrow

NASA is making final preparations for the launch of a next-generation weather satellite on Tuesday, March 1, and you can watch the event online.
NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft over Europa, with Jupiter in the background.

Check out NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft at start of build

NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft has officially entered its assembly stage at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California, the space agency said on Thursday.
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Watch this cool highlights video of ULA’s Atlas V launch

United Launch Alliance has shared a beautifully shot video of a recent space mission involving its workhorse Atlas V rocket.
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These huge solar arrays are set for a mammoth space voyage

NASA has shown off the massive solar arrays that will help power its Psyche spacecraft to a distant asteroid of the same name later this year.
James Webb Space Telescope illustration.

James Webb Space Telescope team delivers best possible news

The James Webb Space Telescope team has reported on its efforts to align the observatory's mirror, confirming that it's performing beyond expectations.
NASA's SLS rocket on its way to the launchpad.

See NASA’s new SLS moon rocket on its way to the launchpad

NASA’s next-generation SLS moon rocket has exited the Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle Assembly Building and is now inching its way toward the launchpad.
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Check out NASA’s skywatching tips for April

NASA is back with its regular update on what to look out for in that vast open window above our heads. This month four particular planets take center stage.
NASA's mega moon rocket on the launchpad at the Kennedy Space Center.

NASA sets new date for first launchpad test of its mega moon rocket

NASA has announced that it will have a third go at conducting a launchpad test of its next-generation moon rocket on Saturday, April 9.
The James Webb Space Telescope.

James Webb Space Telescope has gone cold, but that’s good

Almost four months after launch, the James Webb Space Telescope has just taken a big step toward making its first observations of deep space.
Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft.

Boeing gears up for crucial space mission in May

Boeing and its launch partners are making final preparations for the next test flight of the beleaguered Starliner CST-100 spacecraft.
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Virgin Orbit video shows how it can compete with SpaceX

Check out Virgin Orbit's latest video highlighting its most recent mission in which it fired a satellite-laden rocket into space from a modified Boeing 747 jet.
A meteor shower.

Meteorite auction included one very surprising item

Christie’s has auctioned off lots of meteorites over the last few weeks, but it saved the most unusual object in its collection till last.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launching from Cape Canaveral.

SpaceX documentary about historic mission hits Netflix

A new Netflix documentary focuses on the growth of Elon Musk's SpaceX and its success in returning astronaut launches to U.S. soil after a nine-year absence.
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Watch Astra return to rocket flight after February failure

Following a launch failure last month, spaceflight startup Astra has successfully deployed satellites for three private companies.
The Bahamas seen from space.

24 amazing images of our planet for Earth Day

Let's celebrate Earth Day with 24 stunning images of our very special planet, all shot from space.
A helicopter plucks a dummy booster from the sky during a test run by Rocket Lab in 2020.

Rocket Lab plans to catch a falling rocket this month

Later this month Rocket Lab will make its first attempt at plucking a rocket booster from the sky as it falls back to Earth shortly after launch.
A comet zipping through the universe.

Largest comet ever seen is coming our way, but don’t worry

Astronomers have confirmed that an 80-mile-wide comet first spotted by the Hubble Space Telescope is the biggest ever seen.
Rocket Lab attempting to catch a dummy booster as it falls to Earth.

Rocket Lab video shows practice run for midair rocket catch

Rocket Lab has shared a dramatic video showing a recent practice run in which its customized Sikorsky S-92 helicopter grabs a dummy rocket booster from the sky.
3D Instagram icon.

Instagram test lets you pin particular posts to your profile

Instagram is testing a new feature for its app that would let people pin particular posts above the grid on their profile page.
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Amazon's $80 Kindle ebook reader is about to get Audible support

Amazon's cheapest Kindle ebook reader will soon get Audible support so you can listen to your books and give your eyes a break.
Google Home Mini Deal

Google now offers a wall mount for its smallest smart speaker

Helping you to "free up precious counter and tabletop surfaces," Google's new wall mount for the Google Home Mini smart speaker costs $15.
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‘Pokémon Go’ creator could be on the verge of making some serious dough

If you’re playing 'Pokémon Go' in the coming weeks and find yourself landing up at an increasing number of restaurants and other businesses in search of your creatures, it’s likely to be the game’s monetization strategy kicking in.
iPhone XS Max

Apple opens new online store with discounts for veterans and active military

Apple has launched a dedicated online store for former and current members of the armed forces, as well as their immediate families. Those shopping at the store can enjoy a 10 percent discount on most Apple products, including the latest iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches, and also a bunch of third-party products.