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Russia sends 53 satellites to orbit on record-breaking launch (video)
By Andrew Jones published
Russia launched 53 small satellites into orbit on Monday (Nov. 4), including two for Iran. The 51 Russian payloads were a single-launch record for the country.
SpaceX launches 23 more Starlink satellites from Florida (video, photos)
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX launched yet another batch of its Starlink internet satellites this afternoon (Nov. 7) from Florida's Space Coast.
SpaceX Starship launches: Flight 6 mission updates
By Tariq Malik last updated
Read the latest news about SpaceX's Starship megarocket test flights, launches, photos and more.
Moon RACER: Intuitive Machines takes lunar rover out for debut drive
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
Intuitive Machines' lunar terrain vehicle (LTV) is not your grandfather's moon buggy. The company's Moon RACER, or Reusable Autonomous Crewed Exploration Rover, just made its public debut.
Astronaut Suni Williams 'in good health' on the ISS, NASA says, refuting tabloid claims
By Mike Wall published
NASA astronaut Suni Williams is in good health aboard the ISS, despite some speculation in the media to the contrary, agency officials stress.
Space stations are loud — that's why NASA is making a quiet fan
By Conor Feehly published
NASA's building a quiet fan to help future astronauts have some peace and quiet.
NASA's X-59 'quiet' supersonic jet test fires engine for 1st time
By Brett Tingley published
NASA's revolutionary X-59 jet is steadily progressing toward its first flight test after completing a set of engine run tests at the storied Lockheed Martin Skunk Works facility in California.
On this day in space! Nov. 7, 1996: Mars Global Surveyor launches to the Red Planet
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On Nov. 7, 1996, NASA launched its Mars Global Surveyor mission.
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