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NASA's Deep Space Atomic Clock, seen here in an artist's illustration, will test out new technology to for deep-space navigation.

Atomic Clocks Explained: NASA Set To Launch a Deep Space Timekeeper Monday

By Kasandra Brabaw published

NASA is set to launch an incredible new atomic clock into orbit on a Falcon Heavy tomorrow (June 24) in a technology demonstration mission that could transform the way humans explore space.

Tech
From aboard the International Space Station, Alexander Gerst uses a special super- wide-angle lens to capture an image of the enormous Hurricane Florence barreling toward the East Coast. He posted this image to Twitter on Sept. 12, 2018.

NOAA Hurricane-Tracking Satellites to Launch on SpaceX Falcon Heavy Next Week

By Meghan Bartels published

This year's Atlantic hurricane season has been quiet to date, but meteorologists always know that could change. Soon they'll have a new tool for improving forecasts of how these storms will behave.

Satellites
The SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket made its first commercial launch on April 11, 2019.

SpaceX Test-Fires Falcon Heavy Megarocket for Its 1st Night Launch

By Amy Thompson published

SpaceX is gearing up for the next flight of the company's megarocket, the Falcon Heavy.

Launches & Spacecraft
SpaceX will launch 24 satellites for Space Test Program 2 mission by the U.S. Air Force Space & Missile Systems Center on a Falcon Heavy rocket on June 24, 2019. This image shows many of the satellites packed together for launch.

This Is What 2 Dozen Satellites Look Like Packed for Launch on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy

By Tariq Malik published

SpaceX is gearing up for its busiest Falcon Heavy megarocket launch yet and now, thanks the U.S. Air Force, we know what the epic rideshare looks like.

Satellites
The Planetary Society will launch its second solar sailing spacecraft, LightSail 2 on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket on June 24, 2019. Here's what to expect.

What to Expect When LightSail 2 Launches into Space

By Jason Davis published

The Planetary Society's LightSail 2 spacecraft is finally ready to attempt flight by light. Here's what to expect from the June 24 launch!

Satellites
NASA's twin E-TBEx cubesats will study how charged particles in the ionosphere, shown in this visualization, affect satellites.

Twin NASA Satellites Will Ride SpaceX Falcon Heavy to Study Earth's Ionosphere

By Kasandra Brabaw published

NASA will be launching two identical miniature satellites next week as part of a project designed to help scientists understand how Earth's atmosphere muddies the radio signals we rely on.

Satellites
NASA will launch this spacecraft fueled by green technology in order to test an alternative to hydrazine.

NASA's 'Green' Fuel Will Make Its Space Debut on SpaceX Falcon Heavy Mission

By Passant Rabie published

NASA will test out a green alternative to propellant fuel for cleaner, more efficient spaceflight.

Space Exploration
The center core of a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket undergoes a static fire test at the company's Texas facility in late April 2019, to prepare for the June launch of the STP-2 mission.

SpaceX Falcon Heavy Launch Delayed 2 Days to June 24

By Mike Wall published

The third-ever launch of SpaceX's powerful, reusable Falcon Heavy rocket has been pushed back two days to June 24 to accommodate payload-integration issues and other prep work.

Launches & Spacecraft
Technicians integrate NASA's Deep Space Atomic Clock into the Orbital Test Bed Earth-orbiting satellite, which will launch on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, on June 22, 2019.

Pioneering Deep-Space Atomic Clock Taking Flight This Month

By Mike Wall published

A new atomic clock that will help spacecraft navigate autonomously through the final frontier will get its first off-Earth trial soon.

Tech
The center core of a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket undergoes a static fire test at the company's Texas facility in late April 2019, to prepare for a June liftoff that will send 23 satellites to orbit.

SpaceX Test Fires Falcon Heavy Megarocket Core for June Mission (Photo)

By Mike Wall published

SpaceX performed a static fire test with the powerful rocket's core stage to lay the groundwork for a June mission that will send 23 satellites to orbit.

Private Spaceflight
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