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Rocket Lab delays launch due to space collision concern
Rocket Lab will launch five "Internet of Things" satellites for the French company Kinéis this week after a delay due to orbital traffic.
A red moon: Will the next 'Sputnik Moment' be made in China?
The next Sputnik Moment will take place against the backdrop of great power competition, as it did in the 1950s. This time, the top contenders are the U.S. and China.
Rocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?
Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.
Falling space debris is a growing worry for aircraft, new research suggests
Uncontrolled space debris reentries are of growing concern for air traffic, as SpaceX's recent Starship Flight 7 showed.
On this day in space! Feb. 2, 1967: U.S. Air Force launches Keyhole-7 spy satellite
On Feb. 3, 2006, astronauts at the International Space Station tossed an empty spacesuit into space all by itself … for science.
Trump wants the US to land astronauts on Mars soon. Could it happen by 2029?
There are many obstacles to overcome before humans can set foot on Mars, including problems surrounding launch mass and closed-loop systems and the hazards of space radiation.
Northern lights forecasts, alerts, and geomagnetic storm warnings
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.
Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
