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Trump to attend SpaceX Starship's 6th flight test today
By Elizabeth Howell last updated
President-Elect Donald Trump confirmed he will attend SpaceX Starship's 6th flight test on Nov. 19. It comes as SpaceX founder Elon Musk takes a greater role in the forthcoming Trump administration.
NASA's Spirit Rover: Everything you need to know
By Elizabeth Howell last updated
Spirit's explorations provided scientists with a remarkable glimpse into Mars' early and wet history.
What time is SpaceX's Starship Flight 6 launch test today?
By Tariq Malik last updated
SpaceX is gearing up to launch its next Starship test flight, a mission that will attempt a second catch of the world's largest rocket on Nov. 19. Here's when to watch Starship Flight 6.
SpaceX Starlink satellites seen as ‘wonky streaks’ by ISS astronaut (photos)
By Elizabeth Howell published
"Starlink satellites look like a miniature version of the monolith from '2001: A Space Odyssey.' "
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).
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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