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The company is preparing to launch Starship for the fifth time pending regulatory approval.
The discovery potentially sheds light on the origin of bubbles of hot gas found below the galactic plane.
"A Sign in Space" simulated an extraterrestrial communication to see whether humans are prepared for the real deal.
When asteroid samples dropped to the Utah desert in 2023, it was go time for NASA's dedicated curation team.
Instead of rocket fuel, LightSail 2 used photons, demonstrating the viability of solar sailing for future space missions.
The recent test is part of an ongoing effort by rocket startups in China to mimic SpaceX's success.
The pair exceeded the previous record of 370 consecutive days spent on board the space station.
The company is facing over $600,000 in fines for violating regulations during two launches last year.
A joint archeological mission revealed the original colors of the Edfu Temple, as well as never-before-seen hieroglyphic inscriptions.
BepiColombo captured stunning views of the innermost planet on its way to explore its magnetic field.
Five BlueBird satellites have launched as part of AST SpaceMobile's growing constellation, with even larger ones ahead that may pose a threat to clear night skies.
Two crew members emerged from the Dragon spacecraft to test their new SpaceX suits—and to take in the spectacular view.
A pair of Polaris Dawn astronauts will venture outside the spacecraft on Thursday at 2:23 a.m. ET.
Engineers needed to swap out the clogged thrusters on the spacecraft as it continues its journey through interstellar space.
New Glenn has been in development for over a decade, but it likely won't be ready for launch next month, posing a problem for NASA.
During its time in orbit, the reusable spacecraft released mystery objects that appeared to emit some sort of signal.
The spacecraft will undock from the ISS on Friday at 6:04 p.m. ET after a troubling three months in orbit. You can watch the action live right here, malfunctioning thrusters and all.
Launch of Polaris dawn is scheduled for the early hours of Monday, September 9.
BepiColombo is on a new trajectory to the innermost planet after suffering a thruster glitch.
The spacecraft is set to leave the ISS on Friday, using a modified maneuver designed to ensure a quicker and safer departure from the space station.
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