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On this day in space! Nov. 18, 2013: NASA launches MAVEN orbiter to Mars
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On Nov. 18, 2013, NASA launched the MAVEN spacecraft to Mars.
SpaceX launching 1st mission for Indian Space Research Organisation today
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX is set to launch the GSAT-N2 satellite today (Nov. 18), the company's first-ever mission for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
What to expect during SpaceX's 6th Starship test flight on Nov. 19
By Samantha Mathewson published
SpaceX is targeting Tuesday (Nov. 19) for the launch of its sixth Starship flight test, during a 30-minute launch window that opens at 5 p.m. EST (2200 GMT).
SpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites from California (video, photos)
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX launched 20 more of its Starlink internet satellites from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base early Monday morning (Nov. 18).
SpaceX launches telecom satellite from Florida in gorgeous sunset liftoff (video, photos)
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX launched a satellite for the Australian telecom company Optus on Sunday evening (Nov. 17) from Florida's Space Coast.
'Lunik Heist:' A real-life CIA rocket kidnapping goes to Hollywood
By Leonard David published
"At a time like this, we need to find more stories from the days when Americans outsmarted the bad guys and planted our flag on the moon."
SpaceX Starship launches: Flight 6 mission updates
By Tariq Malik last updated
Read the latest news about SpaceX's Starship megarocket test flights, launches, photos and more.
Documentary director redefines astronaut Eileen Collins as the 'Spacewoman' (interview)
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
The dictionary defines "spacewoman" as simply "a woman astronaut." In the case of its latest usage, though, the term carries more meaning. "Spacewoman" is a new film about Eileen Collins.
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