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A photo from 1966 of the flight crew for the X-15 which was developed to provide data on aerodynamics, structures, flight controls and the physiological aspects of high speed, high altitude flight.
On this day in space! July 17, 1962: X-15 breaks altitude record

By Hanneke Weitering Last updated

On July 12, 1989, the European Space Agency launched an experimental communications satellite named Olympus-1.

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Space Exploration
A telescope sits underneath a speckled, colorful night sky as a beam of laser light shoots up as a laser star guide.
A laser disappears into the Milky Way's heart | Space photo of the day for July 16, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published

That is quite a view.

Astronomy
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 25 Starlink satellites from California on April 26, 2026. It was SpaceX's 50th launch of the year.
Watch SpaceX launch 21 'data transport' satellites for US military today

By Mike Wall Published

SpaceX will launch 21 more satellites for the U.S. military's advanced new "Tranche 1 Transport Layer" constellation today (July 16), and you can watch it live.

Launches & Spacecraft
An illustration of dark matter at the heart of the Milky Way resonating through a higher dimension
Is dark matter 'tuned in' to a hidden dimension?

By Robert Lea Published

Two major mysteries in science, the nature of dark matter and the possible existence of higher dimensions, could be linked, new research suggests.

Dark Universe
a large silver rocket launches above a plume of fire
SpaceX Starship Flight 13 launch updates: Rocket stages stacked and ready for liftoff today

By Josh Dinner Last updated

SpaceX is progressing toward Starship's next big test launch today!

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Launches & Spacecraft
SpaceX's first Starship V3 vehicle launches on a test flight on May 22, 2026.
SpaceX will launch Starship, the world's largest rocket, on critical Flight 13 test today. Here's what to expect.

By Mike Wall Published

SpaceX plans to launch Starship Flight 13 today (July 16), a test mission that will send "V3" Starlink satellites to space for the first time ever. Here's how to watch it live.

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Launches & Spacecraft
Two large rocket engines, one standing, one horizontal, rest on support platforms inside a white industrial setting.
'Full steam ahead': NASA ramps up prep for Artemis III astronaut launch in 2027

By Josh Dinner Published

NASA is working hard on readying Artemis III to launch next year.

Artemis
A rocket engine on a test stand blasts blue and orange flame.
Watch Archimedes burn! Rocket Lab fires up engine for its powerful next-gen Neutron launcher (video)

By Josh Dinner Published

Rocket Lab recently performed a full-duration static fire test with the engine that will power the second stage of its powerful new Neutron launch vehicle.

Space Exploration
Meteorite that crashed through New Jersey house could hold the clues to life's origins

By Chelsea Gohd Published

"Thanks to the homeowner’s quick reaction, these are the most pristine CM1/2 meteorites we know of."

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Astronomy
Raspberry sugar spotted in interstellar space, a sweet discovery that could reveal clues about life's origins

By Chelsea Gohd Published

"Our work shows that sugars can form naturally in space."

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Astronomy
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