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On this day in space! May 22, 2012: SpaceX launches 1st private cargo mission to the space station
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On May 22, 2012, SpaceX launched the first commercial flight to the International Space Station.

Rocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?
By Josh Dinner, Tariq Malik 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.

Watch SpaceX's 32nd Cargo Dragon spacecraft undock from the ISS today
By Josh Dinner published
SpaceX's 32nd robotic Dragon cargo mission is set to undock from the International Space Station today (May 22), and you can watch the departure live.

No, solar storms didn't crash Spain's internet — but here's what they can do
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
'I think it is quite clear that space weather was not the cause of the dramatic power outage in Spain recently'

Astronomers want direct images of exoplanets. They may need 'quantum-level' tech to get them
By Victoria Corless published
A new device uses quantum optics to filter out starlight in real time — bringing scientists closer to directly observing Earth-like worlds.

Northern lights forecasts, alerts, and geomagnetic storm warnings - live updates
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.

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.

U.S. Space Force general selected to lead Trump's $175 billion Golden Dome space defense program
By Brett Tingley published
U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a plan for his ambitious "Golden Dome" missile defense shield this week, stating it will cost $175 billion and take some three years to develop.
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