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Rocket Lab delays debut of powerful, partially reusable Neutron rocket to 2026
By Josh Dinner published
Rocket Lab has delayed the first launch of its medium-lift Neutron rocket to 2026, founder and CEO Peter Beck said during a company earnings call on Nov. 10.

Scientists watch supernova shockwave shoot through a dying star for 1st time
By Keith Cooper published
The supernova was the death of a red supergiant star 500 times larger than the sun, in a galaxy just 22 million light-years away.

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS's tail is still growing, new image shows
By Samantha Mathewson published
New observations from the Virtual Telescope Project reveal 3I/ATLAS's sharply defined ion tail, highlighting increased activity as the interstellar comet moves through the inner solar system.

Northern lights may be visible in 17 states (or more) tonight
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Illinois as an incoming coronal mass ejection could spark severe geomagnetic storm conditions overnight.

Astronomers spot 1st coronal mass ejection from an alien star – and that's bad news in the search for life
By Robert Lea published
"Astronomers have wanted to spot a coronal mass ejection on another star for decades. We’ve now managed to do this for the first time."

Intense solar storm delays Blue Origin launch of NASA Mars probes
By Josh Dinner published
A severe geomagnetic storm during a period of heightened solar activity has delated Blue Origin's second-ever launch of its New Glenn rocket, with NASA's twin ESCAPADE probes.

Watch Blue Origin's huge New Glenn rocket launch a NASA 'ESCAPADE' to Mars delays
By Mike Wall, Tariq Malik last updated
The ESCAPADE Mars mission is scheduled to launch atop a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket on Wednesday (Nov. 12) and you can watch the action live.

Star and satellite streaks in a green night sky | Space photo of the day for Nov. 12, 2025
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
The dome of the Gemini North telescope can be seen on top of Mauna Kea in Hawaii, with shimmering star trails and satellite streaks arcing overhead.

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.

Severe geomagnetic storm sparks northern lights across North America and as far south as Mexico (photos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Vivid auroras lit up skies across North America and Europe as a severe G4 geomagnetic storm, one of the strongest this solar cycle, rattled Earth's magnetic field.
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