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SpaceX launches Starlink satellites on its 150th Falcon 9 mission of the year
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
A SpaceX rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on the company's 150 Falcon 9 mission of 2025.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 187 — An Inspired Enterprise
By Space.com Staff published
On Episode 187 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with Glen Swanson, author of the new Star Trek history book "Inspired Enterprise."

On this day in space! Nov. 22, 1989: Space Shuttle Discovery launches classified military satellite on STS-33
By Hanneke Weitering, Elizabeth Howell last updated
On Nov. 22, 1989, the space shuttle Discovery launched on a classified mission: STS-33.

A 'rampaging lion' nebula roars to life in a stunning deep-space photo
By Anthony Wood published
The Lion Nebula is located 10,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cepheus

Space junk strike on China's astronaut capsule highlights need for a space rescue service, experts say
By Leonard David published
The space-debris strike on China's Shenzhou 20 spacecraft is a wake-up call, say advocates of a space rescue capability — and also a call for an organization to shape that capacity.

'We were genuinely astonished': This moss survived 9 months outside the International Space Station and could still grow on Earth
By Mike Wall published
"This study demonstrates the astonishing resilience of life that originated on Earth."

'It was an incredible moment.' Skydiver plunges across the face of the sun jaw-dropping astrophotographer photo
By Josh Dinner published
"I didn't know if it was even possible."

Scientists get 1st good look at a 'vampire star' feeding on its victim
By Robert Lea published
"If you were able to stand somewhat close to the white dwarf's pole, you would see a column of gas stretching 2,000 miles into the sky, and then fanning outward."
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