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SpaceX launches 22 Starlink satellites to orbit from California
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 22 Starlink satellites lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 at 6:02 p.m. EST.
'Star Trek: Section 31''s costume design was literally 'Star Trek by Balenciaga' (interview)
By Jeff Spry published
An exclusive interview with "Star Trek: Section 31's" makeup artist and hair stylist
How to see Venus snuggle up to a thin crescent moon tonight
By Joe Rao last updated
On Saturday evening, February 1, a lovely crescent moon passes just to the left of Venus, which is now shining at the pinnacle of its brilliance.
Watch Japan launch navigation satellite on its 1st mission of 2025 on Feb. 2
By Mike Wall published
A Japanese H3 rocket is scheduled to launch the Michibiki 6 navigation satellite early Sunday morning (Feb. 2), and you can watch the action live.
February full moon 2025: See Mars disappear behind the Snow Moon
By Jesse Emspak last updated
February's Snow Moon peaks on Feb. 12, just three days after occulting Mars. Here's what to expect.
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 146 — All the Way With USRA
By Space.com Staff published
On Episode 146 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik speak with Dr. Elsayed Talaat, the new president and CEO of the Universities Space Research Association (USRA).
On this day in space: Feb. 1, 2003: Space shuttle Columbia disaster
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On Feb. 1, 2003, the space shuttle Columbia broke apart as it returned to Earth after spending more than two weeks in space.
Planetary parade February 2025: When, where and how to see it
By Joe Rao published
February brings a rare planetary parade, with five bright planets in clear view and a special alignment of Mercury and Saturn on Feb. 24.
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