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On this day in space! Dec. 18, 1999: NASA launches Terra Earth-observing satellite
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On Dec. 18, 1999, NASA launched its flagship Terra satellite into Earth's orbit to collect data about Earth's changing climate.
Boeing Starliner astronauts will return to Earth in March 2025 after new NASA, SpaceX delay
By Josh Dinner published
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will stay in space an extra month, until March 2025, giving SpaceX more time to complete a new Crew Dragon capsule.
Aurora forecast: Will the northern lights be visible tonight?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.
Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky
By Jamie Carter last updated
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
SpaceX's Starship Flight 7 test flight gets FAA launch license. But when will it fly?
By Tariq Malik published
The FAA issued a launch license for SpaceX's upcoming Starship Flight 7, clearing the way for the company's next launch of the world's largest rocket from South Texas.
SpaceX wants Starbase to become an official city in Texas
By Samantha Mathewson published
SpaceX is hoping to officially make its Starbase launch site a new city in South Texas.
SpaceX launches 2 mPOWER satellites from Florida on 2nd leg of spaceflight doubleheader (video)
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX launched two communication satellites to orbit from Florida's Space Coast today (Dec. 17) on the second leg of a spaceflight doubleheader.
SpaceX test-fires Starship spacecraft again ahead of Flight 7 launch (video)
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX test-fired the upper stage of its seventh Starship megarocket again recently, practicing an in-space engine burn.
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