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The 1st Australian rocket to launch from Australian soil could reach orbit next month
By Andrew Jones published
Australian company Gilmour Space has announced a launch window of no earlier than March 15 for its first-ever orbital launch attempt.

Best solar viewing gear 2025: Observe partial and total eclipses in safety
By Kimberley Lane last updated
The best solar viewing gear available for the next solar eclipse. Spy the best solar glasses, filters, telescopes and binoculars.

Space pictures! See our space image of the day
By Space.com Staff last updated
Space.com's image of the day rounds up the most awe-inspiring space photos right here, with a new image everyday.

NASA's asteroid-hopping Lucy probe takes 1st images of its next target: Donaldjohanson
By Keith Cooper published
The Lucy mission to Jupiter's Trojan asteroids is currently cruising through the Asteroid Belt, and will fly close to asteroid Donaldjohanson in April.

On this day in space! Feb. 26, 1966: 1st launch of Saturn 1B rocket
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On Feb. 23, 1990, NASA's Pioneer 11 spacecraft left the solar system!

The only good 'Star Wars' prequel trilogy movie is retaking the high ground with an April theatrical return to celebrate its 20th anniversary
By Fran Ruiz published
The final chapter of the Star Wars prequel trilogy, 'Revenge of the Sith', turns 20 this year, and Disney and Lucasfilm are bringing it back to theaters to celebrate.

Rocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?
By Tariq Malik, Josh Dinner last updated
Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.

SpaceX Starship Flight 8 launch: Live updates
By Tariq Malik last updated
Read the latest news about SpaceX's Starship megarocket test flights, launches, photos and more.
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