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James Webb Space Telescope discovers the secrets of cosmic 'factories' that filled the early universe with stardust

By Robert Lea Published 21 July 26

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered the secrets of early galaxies that pumped the infant cosmos full of dust, but by studying a much closer and modern galaxy.

Alien life likely can't survive on exoplanets smaller than Mars, scientists say

By Kiona N. Smith Published 21 July 26

For a world to maintain an atmosphere long enough for life to gain a foothold, it seems it needs to be at least as big as Mars.

SpaceX will launch Starship, the world's largest rocket, on critical Flight 13 test on July 23. Here's what to expect.

By Mike Wall Last updated 21 July 26

SpaceX plans to launch Starship Flight 13 on Monday (July 20), a test mission that will send "V3" Starlink satellites to space for the first time ever. Here's how to watch it live.

What time is SpaceX's Starship Flight 13 launch on July 23? (Full mission timeline)

By Tariq Malik Last updated 21 July 26

SpaceX will launch its next Starship, carrying the first V3 Starlink satellites, on the Flight 13 test mission on Thursday, July 23. Here's what time it flies.

How to watch SpaceX launch Starship Flight 13 on July 23

By Samantha Mathewson Last updated 21 July 26

SpaceX's 13th Starship test flight will carry out the first deployment of Starlink V3 satellites while testing booster recovery and upgraded flight systems in a key step toward operational missions.

SpaceX targets July 23 for crucial Starship Flight 13 test launch after abort

By Mike Wall Last updated 21 July 26

SpaceX is now targeting Thursday (July 23) for Flight 13 of its giant Starship rocket, after the first launch attempt aborted at the last second on July 16.

Space Force orders 36 more Golden Dome missile-tracking satellites, for $1.75 billion

By Josh Dinner Published 21 July 26

The Space Development Agency announced partnerships with two companies worth up to $1.75 billion total, to develop 36 satellites for the Trump administration’s Golden Dome missile-defense initiative.

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket sends Starlink satellites to orbit a day after rare launch abort

By Robert Z. Pearlman Published 21 July 26

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 Starlink satellites launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Tuesday (July 21), a day after aborting its first liftoff attempt.

Billions of miles and thousands of years in the making: This is the life of a Perseid shooting star

By Anthony Wood Published 21 July 26

A story billions of miles and thousands of years in the making.

Artemis III astronauts will beam 4k video from Orion to Earth using SpaceX Starlink lasers

By Josh Dinner Published 21 July 26

Expect some of the sharpest live views of Orion in space that we've ever seen.