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SpaceX lofts Turkish communications satellite to orbit in 2nd Falcon 9 rocket launch of the day

SpaceX launched its second rocket in less than 24 hours on Saturday night (Dec. 18), delivering a Turkish communications satellite into orbit before capping off the successful mission with a landing at sea.

Webb telescope encapsulated inside Ariane 5 rocket’s nose cone

The Ariane 5 rocket’s payload fairing was lowered over the James Webb Space Telescope on Friday. Credit: ESA-Manuel Pedoussaut

The James Webb Space Telescope has been closed up inside the nose cone of its Ariane 5 launcher in French Guiana, and officials confirmed Saturday the huge astronomical observatory is set for blastoff Dec. 24.

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Falcon 9 launch timeline with Turksat 5B

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket is set for liftoff from Cape Canaveral on Thursday, heading due east over the Atlantic Ocean to deliver the Turkish Turksat 5B communications satellite into orbit around 33 minutes later.

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Live coverage: SpaceX ready to launch Turkish comsat from Cape Canaveral

Live coverage of the countdown and launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida with the Turksat 5B communications satellite for Turksat. Text updates will appear automatically below. Follow us on Twitter.

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Astronomy Jargon 101: Irregular Galaxies

In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! You’ll feel a little odd after today’s topic: irregular galaxies!

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SpaceX launches Starlink satellites from California on unusual coast-hugging trajectory

A Falcon 9 rocket takes off from Space Launch Complex 4-East at Vandenberg Space Force Base with 52 Starlink internet satellites. Credit: SpaceX

SpaceX deployed 52 more Starlink internet satellites into orbit early Saturday after a predawn launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California that routed a Falcon 9 rocket on an unusual track southeast from the West Coast spaceport over Baja California.

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Cupola in 360° | Cosmic Kiss

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Join ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer inside the seven-windowed cupola, the International Space Station's "window to the world" and pan around to enjoy the view.

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James Cameron recounts 50 years of cinematic art in lavish 'Tech Noir' book (exclusive)

Insight Editions has just released "Tech Noir: The Art of James Cameron," showcasing works from Cameron's personal collection and rare archives.

'Star Trek: Discovery' season 4, episode 5 pulls a handbrake turn at maximum warp (recap)

The very nature of the dark matter anomaly has changed somewhat in Star Trek: Discovery season 5 episode 5.

SpaceX will launch its 2nd Falcon 9 rocket in less than 16 hours tonight. Watch it live.

SpaceX will launch its second Falcon 9 mission in less than 16 hours tonight, Dec. 18, and you'll be able to watch it live online.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope officially set to launch Dec. 24

NASA's newest flagship observatory is about to begin an incredible journey and now has an official launch date: Dec. 24.

Comet Leonard may have spawned meteor shower on Venus

Comet Leonard may be sparking meteor showers at Venus this weekend during a relatively close approach of the comet to the planet.

SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket on record 11th flight carrying 52 Starlink satellites

SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket for a record 11th time Saturday (Dec. 18) to deliver 52 Starlink satellites into orbit.

Live coverage: SpaceX ready for first of three Falcon 9 launches in three days

Live coverage of the countdown and launch of a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California with 52 Starlink internet satellites. Text updates will appear automatically below; there is no need to reload the page. Follow us on Twitter.

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Norrin Radd rides again in first look at Marvel Comics' new 'Silver Surfer: Rebirth #1' (exclusive)

The Sentinel of the Spaceways returns in January from veteran creators Ron Marz and Ron Lim.

Comet Leonard's discoverer shares tips to spot it in the night sky now (before it's gone for good)

The discoverer of Comet Leonard has shared a few tips to help see the bright object in the night sky this month.

Fermi Paradox: Where are the aliens?

The universe is incredibly old, incredibly large and teeming with potentially habitable planets. So why haven't we found any sign of aliens yet?

The 'Black Knight' satellite: A hodgepodge of alien conspiracy theories

According to conspiracy theorists, the Black Knight satellite is an alien spacecraft orbiting Earth. Here's what's really going on.

The Moon is a Barren and Desolate, but Lunar Caves Could Offer Some Shelter From the Harsh Environment

The dream of building a permanent settlement on the Moon: a place where humans from all walks of life can come together and give rise to a new culture and identity. A place where vital scientific research and experiments can be conducted, lunar industries created, and people can go for a little “adventure tourism.” It’s been the stuff of science fiction and speculative literature for over a century. But in the coming years, it could very well become a reality.

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SpaceX to set new company records with back-to-back weekend launches

A Falcon 9 rocket heads downrange from Cape Canaveral after liftoff May 9. This was the 10th, and most recent, launch of SpaceX’s B1051 first stage booster. Credit: Stephen Clark / Spaceflight Now

SpaceX will set a new record for rocket reuse Saturday with the launch of a Falcon 9 booster from California for an 11th trip to space Saturday, carrying more Starlink internet satellites into orbit. If schedules hold, another Falcon 9 will blast off from Florida’s Space Coast about 18-and-a-half hours later with an all-electric Turkish data relay spacecraft.

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