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Happy 35th birthday, Hubble Telescope! 10 times the iconic observatory blew astronomers' minds (photos)
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
To mark the 35th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope, Space.com looks at some of the most scientifically significant images that have emerged from the observatory's lens.

China launches Shenzhou 20 astronauts to Tiangong space station (video)
By Andrew Jones last updated
China's latest human spaceflight mission is headed for orbit early Thursday morning (April 24), and you can watch the action live.

Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky
By Jamie Carter last updated
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.

Aging gracefully: The Hubble Telescope is in 'excellent technical condition' on its 35th birthday, its chief scientist says
By Keith Cooper published
By teaming up with the James Webb Space Telescope, or by scientists delving into its long history of observations, Hubble is cementing its legacy.

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.

Rocket Lab introduces line of customizable solar arrays for satellites
By Josh Dinner published
Rocket Lab now offering custom solar array line for customer satellites' solar power needs.

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.

Can Hubble still hang? How the space telescope compares to its successors after 35 years of cosmic adventures
By Robert Lea published
On Thursday, April 24, 2025, the Hubble Space Telescope will celebrate 35 years in space. Can it still hold its own and prove useful when compared to instruments like the James Webb Space Telescope?

South Korea sends 4th spy satellite to orbit on SpaceX rideshare launch
By Brett Tingley published
South Korea sent its fourth homegrown spy satellite to orbit this week in an effort to bolster its ability to keep tabs on its neighbor and adversary North Korea.

Don't miss a 'mini planet parade' early on April 24 as the moon, Venus and Saturn line up in the morning sky
By Anthony Wood published
The morning of April 24 will give rise to a striking mini-planetary parade, as Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Neptune, and Earth's moon join together in the pre-dawn sky.
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