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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.

SpaceX rolls huge Super Heavy booster to pad ahead of Starship Flight 8 launch (photos)
By Mike Wall published
The Super Heavy booster that will fly on the eighth test mission of SpaceX's Starship megarocket is now on the launch pad. Liftoff is scheduled for Friday (Feb. 28).

SpaceX says its Falcon 9 rocket debris crash over Europe was caused by propellant leak
By Julian Dossett published
A propellant leak was to blame for the upper stage of a Falcon 9 rocket crashing to Earth over Europe last week, SpaceX says.

NASA tells employees to ignore Trump administration's 'What did you do last week?' email
By Andrew Jones published
NASA employees have been told they are not required to respond to a Trump administration email request to list achievements or potentially face termination.

Space pictures! See our space image of the day
By Space.com Staff last updated
Space.com's image of the day rounds up the most awe-inspiring space photos right here, with a new image everyday.

Ancient beach on Mars discovered by China's Zhurong Mars rover: 'This strengthens the case for past habitability'
By Kiona N. Smith published
China's Mars rover discovered evidence of an ancient Red Planet beach. Here's why scientists are excited about this.

Blue Origin launches 'Perfect 10' space tourists on New Shepard rocket (video)
By Mike Wall last updated
Jeff Bezos' aerospace company, Blue Origin, launched its 10th space tourism mission this morning (Feb. 25), sending a crew of six to space on its New Shepard rocket.
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