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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.

'Foundation' Season 3: Who are the robot-worshipping cult members of The Inheritance?
By Jeff Spry published
These devoted followers in Mycogen might be the true outliers of the Seldon Plan.

Moon-to-Mars veteran Amit Kshatriya named NASA associate administrator
By Mike Wall published
Amit Kshatriya, a veteran of NASA's Moon to Mars program, has been named NASA associate administrator, the agency's top civil-service role.

Huge chunks of ancient cosmic objects may be stuck inside Mars
By Stefanie Waldek published
Data from NASA's InSight lander suggests there's a chunky mix beneath the surface of Mars.

The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is wrapped in carbon dioxide fog, NASA space telescope reveals
By Stefanie Waldek published
The interstellar visitor appears to have a lot in common with its solar system brethren.

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.

'Invasion' star Shamier Anderson says he's 'out of here' if aliens do actually invade (exclusive)
By Jeff Spry published
'The aliens are coming to Earth? I'm going, 'Here’s the bill. Credit or debit? Have a good day.’'

SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule boosts ISS higher above Earth in key test
By Elizabeth Howell published
SpaceX’s Dragon capsule demonstrated its ability to boost the ISS on Sept. 3, pushing the orbiting lab slightly higher above Earth.

Most solar eclipse maps have a major flaw. Here's how to ensure you're really in the path of totality
By Ryan French published
Solar eclipse maps show crisp lines for the path of totality, but in reality, the edges of the path are fuzzy, jagged and sometimes wrong by hundreds of meters or more
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