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Rocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?
By Josh Dinner, Tariq Malik last updated
Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.

Watch live: Axiom-4 astronauts aboard SpaceX Crew Dragon dock with International Space Station on June 26
By Josh Dinner last updated
After more than 24 hours on orbit, the the private astronaut crew of Axiom-4 will catch up to the International Space Station to dock for their two-week mission.

NASA's been pulling out of major astronomy meetings — and scientists are feeling the effects
By Monisha Ravisetti published
NASA and the National Science Foundation cancelled their major events at a major astronomy conference this summer. Scientists who attended were left disappointed.

Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky
By Jamie Carter last updated
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.

Northern lights forecasts, alerts, and geomagnetic storm warnings - live updates
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.

From the Cape to the constellation: SpaceX launches 27 more Starlink satellites (video)
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
SpaceX launched a batch of 27 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

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'Space chocolate,' mango nectar and pierogis: Here are the international foods the private Ax-4 astronauts are flying to the ISS
By Mike Wall published
The four astronauts of the private Ax-4 mission to the ISS represent four different countries, so the food they're carrying up has a very international flavor.
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