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China just sent a secret mini-rover to the far side of the moon on its Chang'e 6 sample-return probe
By Harry Baker published
A tiny, previously undisclosed lunar rover has been spotted strapped to the side of China's moon-bound Chang'e 6 lander in newly released pre-launch photos. The true purpose of the rover, which is scheduled to land on the moon's far side, remains a mystery.
China's Chang'e 6 mission to moon's far side enters lunar orbit
By Josh Dinner published
China's Chang'e 6 has entered orbit around the moon ahead of its upcoming landing attempt on the lunar far side where it will collect samples that will be returned to Earth.
SpaceX launching 23 satellites from Florida today on 1st leg of Starlink doubleheader
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX is set to launch 23 of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida today (May 8), on the first leg of a planned spaceflight doubleheader for the company.
On This Day in Space: May 8, 1962: Centaur rocket explodes during maiden flight
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On May 8, 1962, NASA's new Centaur rocket exploded in mid-air during its first test flight.
1st astronaut launch of Boeing's Starliner delayed to May 17 to replace 'buzzing' rocket valve
By Mike Wall published
The first crewed launch of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft has been pushed to May 17 so teams can replace a valve on its Atlas V rocket.
Boeing Starliner 1st astronaut flight: Live updates
By Elizabeth Howell, Tariq Malik last updated
Boeing will launch its first-ever Starliner astronaut mission for NASA as early as this evening (May 6).
Could alien life be hiding in the rings of Saturn or Jupiter?
By Rahul Rao published
The rings that circle gas giants like Saturn are composed mostly of water-ice particles. Could life exist in these beautiful and enigmatic structures?
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope mission — Live updates
By Robert Lea published
Read the latest news about NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.
'Warp drives' may actually be possible someday, new study suggests
By Mike Wall published
A new study provides some theoretical underpinning to sci-fi warp drives, suggesting that the superfast propulsion tech may not forever elude humanity.
'Buzzing' rocket valve pushes 1st astronaut launch of Boeing's Starliner capsule to May 10
By Mike Wall published
The historic first crewed launch of Boeing's new Starliner astronaut taxi has been pushed to no earlier than Friday (May 10), due to an issue with the vehicle's rocket ride.
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