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SpaceX is set to launch 20 more Starlink satellites, including 13 with direct-to-cell capabilities, from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base on Thursday night (July 11). This launch is part of...

Astronomers have identified a middleweight black hole, a significant finding that could provide crucial insights into the formation and evolution of supermassive black holes. This discovery, located in the star...

SpaceX successfully launched Turkey's first domestically built communications satellite, Turksat 6A, on July 8, 2024. The satellite was sent into geostationary transfer orbit via a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape...

Europe is on the brink of a significant milestone as the new heavy-lift Ariane 6 rocket prepares for its long-awaited inaugural flight. This event marks a pivotal moment for European...

An international research team, led by the Italian National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF), has utilized the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to capture an extraordinary event in the distant universe:...

Technicians at NASA have been meticulously preparing the Orion spacecraft for its crucial role in the upcoming Artemis II mission. Set to orbit the Moon, the integrated spacecraft recently underwent...

NASA has awarded SpaceX a contract to launch the Compton Spectrometer and Imager (COSI), marking a significant advancement for gamma-ray astronomy. The mission is set for an August 2027 launch...

SpaceX launched a batch of 20 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station early on July 3, 2024, following a brief delay. This mission was significant as it marked...

SpaceX has been selected by the Emirati satellite operator Yahsat to launch two advanced geostationary communications satellites, Al Yah 4 and Al Yah 5, as part of a $1.1 billion...

In recent years, debris from SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft has become a growing concern, prompting NASA and SpaceX to explore new strategies to mitigate the risks associated with reentry debris. This...

On Friday night, SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, marking another milestone in the company's busy launch schedule. The mission, designated NROL-186,...

NASA has awarded SpaceX a contract to develop a spacecraft designed to safely deorbit the International Space Station (ISS), marking a significant milestone in the planned retirement of the station...

SpaceX successfully launched the GOES-U weather satellite on a Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center on June 25, 2024. This significant event marks another milestone in space technology and...

The Hubble Space Telescope has captured stunning images of NGC 5253, a blue compact dwarf galaxy, revealing crucial details about its intense star formation activities. Located approximately 11 million light-years...

The GOES-U weather satellite, the fourth and final member of NOAA’s next-generation GOES-R series, is scheduled for launch today aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. This launch marks a significant...

Recent findings from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have upended existing theories about the early universe, providing new insights into how galaxies formed during the cosmic dawn. This breakthrough...

NASA canceled a planned spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS) on June 24, 2024, after a coolant leak was detected in one of the spacesuits. The decision underscores the...

On the evening of June 23, 2024, SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, carrying 20 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. The launch created a spectacular...

NASA is set to launch an innovative artificial star into space, a mission designed to refine the accuracy of astronomical measurements. This groundbreaking project, named the Landolt mission, involves deploying...

SpaceX is set to launch its Starlink 10-2 mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Sunday, June 23, 2024. This mission, which aims to deploy 22 Starlink satellites into...

SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket is set to launch the NOAA's GOES-U satellite on June 25 from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This mission marks a significant step forward for weather...

SpaceX has successfully launched the Astra 1P satellite for Luxembourg-based fleet operator SES. This satellite is set to replace four older broadcast satellites over Europe, ensuring SES can continue its...

Recent studies have raised alarms about the growing threat of space junk to Earth's ozone layer. Thousands of satellites, particularly those in megaconstellations like SpaceX's Starlink, pose a significant environmental...

The U.S. Space Force has launched a significant initiative to develop a laser communication network, engaging four prominent companies in a project aimed at revolutionizing military communications in space. This...

A rush-hour rocket launch is set to captivate skywatchers as a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket prepares for liftoff from Cape Canaveral. This launch will carry the Astra 1P satellite and...

The U.S. Space Force has awarded contracts worth up to $5.6 billion to Blue Origin, United Launch Alliance (ULA), and SpaceX for the National Security Space Launch Phase 3 (NSSL)...

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket aborted its launch during the ignition sequence of its nine first-stage engines at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on June 14, 2024. This attempt was...

SpaceX's attempt to launch 22 Starlink satellites was thwarted by unfavorable weather conditions, leading to a last-minute cancellation. The mission, originally set to lift off from Cape Canaveral Space Force...

NASA’s scheduled spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS) for June 13 has been postponed due to a "spacesuit discomfort issue," as reported by both USA Today and Space.com. This...

SpaceX’s much-anticipated launch of 22 Starlink broadband satellites, originally scheduled for June 12, has been rescheduled for Thursday, June 13, due to unfavorable weather conditions. This mission, set to take...

NASA has addressed public concerns following an accidental broadcast of a medical emergency drill on the International Space Station (ISS). The unintended transmission, which aired during a scheduled livestream, led...

SpaceX is set to launch another batch of Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station today, Wednesday, but potential delays loom due to adverse weather conditions. This launch is...

New research has shown that space tourists experience some of the same bodily changes as astronauts who spend months in orbit. The research, published in a series of studies on...

Stoke Space has successfully test-fired a highly efficient engine designed for the first stage of its fully reusable launch vehicle, marking a crucial step forward for the company's ambitious space...

NASA astronauts, in collaboration with industry partners, are gearing up for the Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the Moon for the first time since 1972. This ambitious...

SpaceX is embarking on an ambitious journey to revolutionize space travel by constructing a new manufacturing facility, the Starfactory, aimed at producing one Starship megarocket per day. This announcement follows...

SpaceX successfully launched a new batch of 20 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, marking another significant step in expanding its satellite internet constellation. SpaceX's Early Morning...

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has been making significant strides in the exploration of potentially habitable exoplanets. Recent observations have focused on a handful of small, rocky planets located within...

SpaceX is gearing up for its fourth test flight of the Starship rocket, set to launch early Thursday, June 6. This test is crucial for demonstrating the reusability of the...

SpaceX has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to proceed with the fourth test flight of its Starship rocket. This test flight, scheduled for Thursday, marks a significant...

Space enthusiasts and curious onlookers have a treat in store as a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is set to launch tonight, carrying Starlink internet satellites into orbit. This event offers...

Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser Tenacity has arrived at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, marking a significant milestone in NASA’s initiative to enhance commercial resupply missions to the International Space Station (ISS)....

SpaceX has announced a delay in the fourth flight test of its Starship spacecraft. This highly anticipated event is crucial for the future of space exploration and has garnered significant...

SpaceX successfully launched another batch of Starlink satellites on May 31, 2024, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. This mission, designated Starlink 6-64, saw a Falcon 9 rocket deliver 23...

SpaceX and T-Mobile are set to launch their highly anticipated direct-to-cell service this fall, marking a significant step forward in satellite communications. This new service aims to connect T-Mobile customers...

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has confirmed the loss of communication with its Akatsuki spacecraft, the only active mission currently studying Venus. This development puts the future of Venus...

A Russian Soyuz rocket successfully launched the Progress 88 cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS) early on May 30, 2024. Launch and Mission Details of the Progress 88...

The upcoming weekend promises to be eventful for space enthusiasts, with both SpaceX and Boeing scheduled to launch significant missions from Florida’s Space Coast. These launches represent critical milestones in...

Ursa Major has announced the successful ground and hotfire tests of its new hypersonic rocket engine, Draper, marking a significant milestone in the company’s development of advanced propulsion systems. Tested...

In a significant milestone, Chinese astronauts Ye Guangfu and Li Guangsu performed a record-breaking spacewalk outside the Tiangong space station. This extravehicular activity (EVA) lasted an impressive 8.5 hours, marking...