Japan's H-2A rocket will launch a navigation satellite today (Oct. 25), and you can watch the event live.
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Blue Origin unveils plans to build a private space station called Orbital Reef by 2030
Blue Origin has teamed up with Boeing and others to build a private space station called Orbital Reef, which is expected to begin flying later this decade.
A Worldwide Search for Dark Matter Fails to Turn up a Signal for This Mysterious Particle
SpaceX's next crewed launch for NASA will launch four astronauts to the International Space Station on the Crew-3 mission on Oct. 31 Liftoff is set for 2:21 a.m. EDT (0621 GMT). Known as Crew-3, the mission will mark SpaceX's fourth crewed spaceflight and will ferry NASA astronauts Raja Chari, Tom Marshburn, Kayla Barron and European Space Agency Matthias Maurer on a six-month mission to the space station.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope: Hubble's Cosmic Successor
Everything you need to know about the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA's Big Bang-probing space observatory.
Star Wars Squadrons for PC is a massive 38% off at Amazon right now
You can save $15 on a the popular "Star Wars" game Star Wars Squadrons at Amazon right now for a 38% off deal.
Astronomers have found what may be the first exoplanet in another galaxy ever detected
For the first time in history, scientists may have discovered a planet in another galaxy.
SpaceX shows off its 'Gateway to Mars' for Starship launches in video
The company is waiting on regulatory approval for its first orbital mission.
Doctor Who companions, ranked worst to best
There have been six new Doctors, and countless adventures since 2005, but who was the best Doctor Who companion to travel with the Time Lord?
Could this be a planet in another galaxy?
Using ESA’s XMM-Newton and NASA’s Chandra X-ray space telescopes, astronomers have made an important step in the quest to find a planet outside of the Milky Way.
Halo games, ranked worst to best
From the battle of Reach to those annoying Flood levels, this is the Halo games, ranked worst to best.
Best sci-fi anime
From Neon Genesis Evangelion to Akira, these are the best sci-fi anime.
Best space anime
The best space anime takes in everything from interstellar class struggles to cosmic action set-pieces and more.
ESA at IAC 2021
The 72nd International Astronautical Congress opens its doors on Monday 25 October at the Dubai World Trade Centre in the United Arab Emirates, for a week of intense interactions for the world space community. After one year online due to COVID-19 restrictions, the congress returns to an in-person event with the theme 'Inspire, innovate and discover for the benefit of humankind'.
Launching soon: Cosmic Kiss
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German ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer will soon begin his first mission to the International Space Station. As a member of Crew-3, he will be launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft alongside NASA astronauts Raja Chari, Tom Marshburn and Kayla Barron.
Cosmic Watch review
Cosmic Watch is a visually stunning and interactive app that allows users to experience Earth, the solar system, and clocks that expand your knowledge of the universe.
Can biofuels make spaceflight greener? UK space startups reveal plans for cleaner rocket launches
Two British start-ups claim their biofuel-based rockets produce much less carbon emissions and dangerous soot particles than their fossil fuel-powered counterparts.
Space juggling and dance could make suborbital flights more fun
A 'space juggler' plans to release a film shortly about the joys and challenges of doing performance art in zero gravity.
Space juggling and dance could make suborbital flights more fun
A 'space juggler' plans to release a film shortly about the joys and challenges of doing performance art in zero gravity.
Best VR space experiences
The best VR space experiences puts space travel within reach of everyone - with the right hardware.
Asteroids and comets pummeling Earth delayed rise of oxygen
Remnants of ancient asteroids revealed Earth was bombarded by massive space rocks more often than previously thought, vastly altering oxygen levels in the planet's early atmosphere.
Steve Wozniak's stealthy space startup Privateer hires chief scientific adviser
Privateer aims to help humanity tackle its growing space-junk problem, and the startup has just hired one of the people who will lead this ambitious effort.