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Rocket Lab launches private Earth-imaging satellite to orbit on its final flight of 2024 (video)
By Mike Wall last updated
Rocket Lab launched a radar satellite for the Earth-observation company Synspective to orbit today (Dec. 21) on its final mission of the year.
See how 'Ahsoka' brought 'Clone Wars' Anakin Skywalker to live-action in this behind-the-scenes clip (exclusive video)
By Jeff Spry published
Exclusive bonus feature clips from new "Ahsoka" and "The Mandalorian" S3 4K UHD Steelbooks
Planes, drones or UFOs: What are people seeing in the New Jersey sky?
By Leonard David published
Recent sightings of unidentified aircraft in New Jersey and other states have triggered another round of unanswered questions — and fueled conspiracy theories.
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 141 — Holiday Special 2024
By Space.com Staff published
On Episode 141 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq are joined by producer Anthony and Ant Pruitt to celebrate the end of the year.
On this day in space! Dec. 21, 1968: Apollo 8 launches to the moon
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On Dec. 21, 1968, NASA's Apollo 8 mission launched to the moon.
Every upcoming 'Star Wars' movie officially announced
By Fran Ruiz published
After years of only new Star Wars shows, the franchise is ready to return to the big screen. But which upcoming Star Wars movies should you watch out for?
SpaceX launches 30 satellites on Bandwagon-2 rideshare mission (video)
By Mike Wall last updated
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 30 payloads as part of the Bandwagon-2 mission launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.
Winter solstice 2024 brings shortest day of the year to Northern Hemisphere today
By Samantha Mathewson published
The winter solstice marks the official start of the astronomical winter, as the sun reaches its most southerly point in the sky as seen from Earth. This seasonal change occurs on Dec. 21, 2024.
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