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On this day in space! Feb. 26, 1966: 1st launch of Saturn 1B rocket
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On Feb. 23, 1990, NASA's Pioneer 11 spacecraft left the solar system!

The only good 'Star Wars' prequel trilogy movie is retaking the high ground with an April theatrical return to celebrate its 20th anniversary
By Fran Ruiz published
The final chapter of the Star Wars prequel trilogy, 'Revenge of the Sith', turns 20 this year, and Disney and Lucasfilm are bringing it back to theaters to celebrate.

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.

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

This Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon set is rarely discounted — but now you can grab it at its lowest-ever price
By Paul Brett published
Deals This fantastic Millennium Falcon model looks great displayed alone or as part of a Lego Star Wars collection.

Astrophotographer captures 'rare' planetary parade as 7 planets align in the night sky (photo)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Seven worlds align under one sky in a breathtaking photograph captured by astrophotographer Josh Dury.

2 NASA missions will carpool on a SpaceX rocket this Friday to help map the cosmos
By Monisha Ravisetti published
NASA's PUNCH and SPHEREx missions are scheduled to launch no earlier than Friday (Feb. 28). Here's what each is built to do, and why they could yield some terrific results for astronomers.

Northern lights forecasts, alerts, and geomagnetic storm warnings
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.
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