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SpaceX launches 2 Maxar Earth-observing satellites toward orbit (video, photos)
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX launched two Earth-imaging satellites today (Feb. 4), further building out Maxar Technologies' sharp-eyed WorldView Legion constellation.
Hubble Space Telescope spots a spectacular Bullseye in deep space (image)
By Victoria Corless published
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope spotted a cosmic Bullseye galaxy, revealing evidence of a rare kind of galactic collision.
SpaceX to launch water-hunting moon probe 'Lunar Trailblazer' on Feb. 26
By Leonard David published
NASA's Lunar Trailblazer probe has made it to Florida's Cape Canaveral to prep for its launch to the moon, which could occur as soon as Feb. 26.
VIPER back from the dead? NASA asks US companies to partner on ice-hunting moon rover
By Mike Wall published
NASA is asking U.S. companies for proposals to move forward with the ice-hunting VIPER moon rover, a $450 million project the agency canceled last summer.
Blue Origin mimics moon gravity on 1st-of-its-kind New Shepard research rocket launch (video)
By Mike Wall published
Jeff Bezos' spaceflight company Blue Origin simulated lunar gravity conditions today (Feb. 4) during the 29th launch of its New Shepard suborbital vehicle.
On this day in space! Feb. 2, 1967: U.S. Air Force launches Keyhole-7 spy satellite
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On Feb. 4, 1995, astronauts aboard the space shuttle Discovery launched an itty bitty satellite called an Orbital Debris Calibration Sphere into orbit around the Earth.
Rocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?
By 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.
What time is Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket 'moon gravity' launch today? Here's how to watch live
By Tariq Malik last updated
Blue Origin's NS-29 New Shepard rocket is scheduled to launch Feb. 4 after a weeklong delay. Here's what to know
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