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Atlas V rocket launches 2nd batch of satellites for Amazon's Project Kuiper megaconstellation (video)
By Mike Wall published
A powerful Atlas V rocket lifted off from Florida's Space Coast today (June 23), carrying 27 satellites aloft for Amazons' new Project Kuiper broadband network.

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.

This supermassive black hole is eating way too quickly — and 'burping' at near-light speeds
By Robert Lea published
Using the XMM-Newton telescope, astronomers have witnessed high-speed "burps" erupting from a distant overfeeding supermassive black hole.

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.

When it comes to auroras, pink is the new white, astronaut says | On the ISS this week June 16 - 20, 2025
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
With the arrival of a visiting crew still delayed, science and maintenance work on board the International Space Station continued to fill the Expedition 73 crew's week.

Scientists to unveil 1st images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory on June 23: Watch the big moment live
By Stefanie Waldek published
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory's first images will be unveiled on Monday (June 23), and you can watch the action live.

SpaceX’s Transporter 14 launch will carry more than 150 capsules of DNA, human remains
By Jeff Spry last updated
Houston-based Celestis and The Exploration Company are teaming up to fly a memorial payload on SpaceX's Transporter 14 rideshare mission on Monday (June 23).

How to capture drone imagery at night
By James Abbott published
Learn how to capture drone photos and videos at night with our comprehensive guide.
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