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SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites from California (video)
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 Starlink internet broadband satellites lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Earth-size stars and alien oceans – an astronomer explains the case for life around white dwarfs
Could an ocean – likely needed to sustain life – even survive on a planet orbiting close to a dead star?
Total lunar eclipse September 2025: Live updates
The next lunar eclipse will be overnight on Sept. 7-8, 2025.
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 176 — Beyond the Solar System
On Episode 176 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Alan Stern to talk about what is next in deep space exploration.
On this day in space! Sept. 6, 1947: First V2 rocket launches at sea
On Sept. 6, 1947, a rocket launched from an aircraft carrier for the first time.
"Finding the fun was always our guiding star": How 'Starfield' developers balanced realism with arcade fun when approaching space combat (exclusive)
Interview We talked to Starfield's Lead Creative Producer, Tim Lamb, about designing Starfield's blend of complex ship control and thrilling arcade dogfights.
What to expect during the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse on Sept. 7-8
The Sept. 7-8 total lunar eclipse will be visible to over 7 billion people in Asia, Australia, Africa and eastern Europe.
Astrophotographer captures the gaping maw of a cosmic shark in stunning deep space image (photo)
The nebula body of the cosmic shark is located 650 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cepheus.
China shows off advanced hypersonic missiles, ICBMs and drones in military parade (photos)
Beijing's recent military parade unveiled new hypersonic and intercontinental missiles alongside stealth drones, highlighting China's expanding strike and defense capabilities
Sorry, Starlink: JetBlue becomes 1st airline to pick Amazon's Project Kuiper satellites for in-flight Wi-Fi
JetBlue will start using Amazon's Project Kuiper broadband satellites for in-flight Wi-Fi in 2027. It's a big win for Jeff Bezos' company and its nascent internet constellation.
