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SpaceX launches 27 Starlink satellites to orbit from California, lands rocket at sea (video)
By Josh Dinner published
SpaceX launched a stack of Starlink internet satellites to orbit from California and returned a booster to Earth Friday afternoon (March 26).

Hold onto your hats! Is the 'blaze star' T Corona Borealis about to go boom?
By Keith Cooper published
The nova is ignited when a "vampirific" white dwarf steals too much matter from a companion star.

What will happen during the partial solar eclipse of March 2025?
By Joe Rao published
Observers across eastern North America and much of Europe will have front-row seats to the striking partial solar eclipse on March 29. Here's what to expect.

Rocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?
By Tariq Malik, Josh Dinner last updated
Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.

Author John Scalzi reconned Apollo 11 moon rock before turning it to cheese in new novel (interview)
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
John Scalzi cased out the Armstrong Museum before writing "When the Moon Hits Your Eye." The author may have been confused of planning a heist given the way he eyed an Apollo 11 moon rock on display.

Auroras on ice giant revealed: Space photo of the day
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured bright aurora activity on Neptune for the first time.

Strange sphere-studded rock on Mars found by NASA's Perseverance rover
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
NASA's Perseverance rover has encountered another rock on Mars that has left scientists puzzled.

Strange red nova deaths of shrouded stars investigated by 'stellar Sherlocks'
By Robert Lea published
A group of stellar Sherlocks have solved the mystery of red transient objects that appear and fade in the sky, linking them to the total explosive death of stars.

James Webb Space Telescope captures 1st images of Neptune's elusive auroras
By Victoria Corless published
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have captured direct images of Neptune's elusive auroras for the first time.

Marvel reveals colossal ' Avengers: Doomsday' cast in surprise livestream as production begins, classic X-men lead the charge (video)
By Fran Ruiz published
Earth's Mightiest Heroes are assembling again, as Avengers: Doomsday is finally in production and has unveiled its complete roster.
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