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The Wildgate reveal trailer looks like Sea of Thieves in space, with more interesting progression (video)
By Alan Bradley published
Avast, me space hearties!

Fram2 astronaut mission's West Coast splashdown opens new era for SpaceX
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX's Fram2 astronaut mission returned to Earth in the Pacific Ocean on Friday (April 4), marking a first for the spaceflight company.

Celebrate 'Star Trek' and help feed the hungry for First Contact Day today
By Jeff Spry published
Trek Talks 4 falls on April 5 this year, with 8 hours of epic 'Star Trek' guests and panels.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 155 — Space News You Can Use
By Space.com Staff published
On Episode 155 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk about cool space news you can use (if you're not stuck on the ISS!)

On this day in space! April 5, 1973: Pioneer 11 launches to Jupiter and Saturn
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On April 5, 1973, NASA launched the Pioneer 11 mission into the outer solar system.

Rocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?
By Tariq Malik, Josh Dinner 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.

The moon joins Mars and Jupiter in a 'mini planet parade' tonight. Here's how to see it
By Brett Tingley published
If you're lucky enough to have clear skies tonight, you can catch a "mini planet parade" as Mars and Jupiter appear alongside a half-lit moon in the southwestern sky.

Meet 'Nighthawk': Mars helicopter mission could be big leap for exploration
By Andrew Jones published
NASA's next Mars chopper concept could do far more than fly — it could help unlock the planet's watery past, reveal signs of life and scout landing zones for astronauts.
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