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SpaceX calls off Starship Flight 8 launch test due to rocket issues (video)
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX called off today's (March 3) planned Starship Flight 8 launch after several issues with the vehicle cropped up during the countdown.

SpaceX Starship Flight 8 launch: Live updates
By Tariq Malik, Josh Dinner last updated
Read the latest news about SpaceX's Starship megarocket test flights, launches, photos and more.

Where will the 'Blood Moon' total lunar eclipse be visible this month?
By Jamie Carter last updated
A total lunar eclipse on March 13-14, 2025, will be visible across Earth's night side. See detailed maps of where and when to watch the dramatic 'Blood Moon'.

Sunrise on the moon! Private Blue Ghost lander captures amazing shot after historic lunar touchdown (photo)
By Andrew Jones published
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander has captured a gorgeous shot of sunrise on the moon as it begins its workday on the lunar surface.

Going to SXSW 2025? Here are the festival's best space-themed panels
By Julian Dossett published
Meet the Artemis 2 moon mission astronauts and learn about private lunar landers, space telescopes and the "dark universe" at SXSW 2025.

Arianespace calls off 2nd-ever launch of Ariane 6 heavy-lift rocket
By Mike Wall last updated
Arianespace called off the second-ever launch of the Ariane 6 heavy-lift rocket today due to an issue with ground equipment. A new liftoff date has not been announced.

Sparkling galaxy blazes with star formation in new James Webb Space Telescope image
By Samantha Mathewson published
A new image from the James Webb Space Telescope captures a nearby spiral galaxy, NGC 2283, blazing with newly formed stars.

Lego partners with moon rover firm Lunar Outpost for 'future product and surprises'
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
A new collaboration has Lego getting ready to "blast off" with the help of Lunar Outpost, a company with a mission now heading for the moon.
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