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SpaceX targeting June 6 for next launch of Starship megarocket (photos)

SpaceX plans to launch its huge Starship rocket on Thursday (June 6), provided it clears the required regulatory hurdles.

Space · Jun 3, 2024

This Dwarf Planet Is Basically a Sweet Red Snow Cone

The surface of Arrokoth is probably laden is with the chemical building blocks for life — and that's pretty sweet. But please do not lick.

Inverse · Jun 3, 2024

India launches nation's 1st 3D-printed rocket engine

India's Agnikul Cosmos successfully launched a test vehicle powered by a homegrown 3D printed rocket engine.

Space · Jun 3, 2024

China's space plane releases another mystery object into orbit

China's experimental space plane released an unknown object into Earth’s orbit on May 24, which could be a subsatellite deployment or an indication the spacecraft is nearing the end of its third mission.

Space · Jun 3, 2024

Watch China's Chang'e 6 probe land on far side of the moon in dramatic video

China's Chang'e-6 has successfully touched down on the far side of the moon, and its dramatic approach to the mysterious lunar region was captured in a stunning video.

Space · Jun 3, 2024

The secrets of supernovas might be locked in moon dust

Supernovas spread the building blocks for new stars and planets throughout the cosmos, and evidence of these stellar explosions could be extracted from moon dust.

Space · Jun 3, 2024

Why NASA's Europa Clipper mission to Jupiter's icy moon is such a big deal

How deep are Europa's ice sheets? Could the moon sustain life? The Europa Clipper Mission, which is due to launch in October, will help scientists answer these intriguing questions.

Space · Jun 3, 2024

Astrophotographer captures stunning close-up views of sunspot region that spawned May's auroras

Check out these incredible close-up views of emerging sunspot AR3697 as it turns to face Earth. The scenes were captured by astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy from his backyard in Arizona.

Space · Jun 2, 2024

How auroras on Earth, Saturn and Jupiter could help forecast risky space weather

Scientists have investigated the different factors shaping celestial light-shows over Earth, Saturn and Jupiter. The resulting framework could help predict risky space weather.

Space · Jun 2, 2024

Chinese Spacecraft Lands On Far Side Of Moon

Chinese spacecraft successfully lands on moon's far side for sample collection, part of Chang'e program. China's space exploration efforts reach new heights.

Top News · Jun 2, 2024