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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.

Astronomers discover the 'growing pains' of teenage exoplanets
By Robert Lea published
"We've often seen the 'baby pictures' of planets forming, but until now, the 'teenage years' have been a missing link."

NASA moves critical fueling test for Artemis 2 moon rocket up to Jan. 31
By Josh Dinner published
The SLS wet dress rehearsal is the rocket's last major hurdle before launch.

NASA gets new F-15 fighter jet to chase its X-59 'quiet' supersonic aircraft
By Julian Dossett published
What role will F-15 jets play in the future of supersonic flight?

The coolest character in all of Star Wars returns with his own Disney+ show in April — check out the gorgeous 1st trailer (video)
By Fran Ruiz published
The next Star Wars show from Lucasfilm Animation sees the fallen Sith lord build a criminal empire right under the Empire's nose.

Help defend Earth from asteroids with your Unistellar telescope
By Harry Bennett published
Unistellar co-founder tells Space.com about how citizen scientists are using smart telescopes to engage in planetary defense.

See the 'Seven Sisters' of the Pleiades swim in the light of a waxing moon at sunset tonight
By Anthony Wood published
The moon will be closest to the Pleiades in the hours following sunset.

Watch NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket on the launch pad with this 24-hour livestream
By Elizabeth Howell published
The Artemis 2 moon mission's SLS rocket is on the pad at Kennedy Space Center for testing ahead of a possible Feb. 6 launch, and you can watch it 24/7 via this livestream.
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