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Rocket Lab signs 1st customer for its powerful new Neutron rocket. But who is it?
By Andrew Jones published
Rocket Lab is targeting mid-2025 for the debut of its partially reusable Neutron rocket, with commercial launches to start in 2026.
Green auroras and a SpaceX Dragon glow in new astronaut photos from the ISS
By Elizabeth Howell published
The long-duration photographs capture Earth in motion.
Pentagon UFO office testifies to US Senate today. Watch it live here (video)
By Brett Tingley last updated
The Pentagon's All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office will testify before the U.S. Senate on Tuesday (Nov. 19) about its latest report starting at 4:30 p.m. ET (2130 GMT).
These 5 stunning galaxy images tell us a story of cosmic evolution
By Robert Lea published
Five new portraits of galaxies located between 4 million to 30 million light-years from Earth could help astronomers unlock the secrets of cosmic evolution.
Dark matter might make space-time ring like a bell around black holes — and we might be able to 'hear' it
By Paul Sutter published
To explain why dark matter particles haven't come up in any direct detection experiments, physicists have wondered if it may be a kind of particle known as an axion.
Black Friday binoculars deals: The best discounts and savings 2024
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Here are all the best binoculars deals on the market with something for everyone regardless of budget, needs and experience.
On this day in space! Nov. 19, 2005: Japan's Hayabusa spacecraft makes 1st liftoff from an asteroid
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On Nov. 19, 2005, the Japanese spacecraft Hayabusa (HI-uh-BOOS-uh) made the first liftoff from an asteroid.
How to watch SpaceX launch Flight 6 of its Starship megarocket today
By Josh Dinner published
SpaceX is launching Starship on its 6th test flight, with another Super Heavy booster catch back at the rocket's Starbase, Texas launch tower. Watch the action live on Space.com.
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