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SpaceX launching 20 Starlink satellites early Nov. 7
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX plans to launch 20 Starlink internet satellites, including 13 with direct-to-cell capability, from California early Thursday morning (Nov. 7).
Sun erupts with powerful X2.3 solar flare, triggers radio blackouts (video)
By Meredith Garofalo published
A X2.3 solar flare Wednesday morning (Nov. 6), leading to shortwave radio blackouts for parts of the southern hemisphere.
'Fastest-feeding' black hole of the early universe found! But does it break the laws of physics?
By Keith Cooper published
The hungriest known black hole in the early universe has been found, thanks to teamwork between NASA's James Webb Space Telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory.
'What's Starlink?' Trump talks Elon Musk, Starship and SpaceX in election night victory speech (video)
By Brett Tingley published
President-elect Donald Trump had high words of praise for Elon Musk and SpaceX during his election night victory speech, mentioning twice that he did not know what Starlink satellites were.
SpaceX targeting Nov. 18 for next Starship megarocket launch
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX's Starship megarocket will fly for the sixth time ever on Nov. 18, on a test flight that will include another dramatic booster catch.
Space pictures! See our space image of the day
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Space.com's image of the day rounds up the most awe-inspiring space photos right here, with a new image everyday.
US military test-launches unarmed nuclear missile on election night (video)
By Brett Tingley published
The United States military test-launched an unarmed nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Nov. 5, 2024.
SpaceX launching 23 more Starlink satellites from Florida on Nov. 7
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX plans to launch another batch of its Starlink internet satellites on Thursday afternoon (Nov. 7) from Florida's Space Coast.
Go Centaur! Space Force stands up rocket stage at Los Angeles base
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
A Centaur III propellant tank and its rocket engine stand on display at Los Angeles Air Force Base as a testament to its service to both the United States' military and civilian space missions.
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