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On This Day in Space: March 19, 1964: Ionospheric satellite fails to reach orbit
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On March 19, 1964, NASA unsuccessfully attempted to launch a satellite called Beacon Explorer-A on a mission to study the ionosphere.
Boeing begins fueling Starliner capsule ahead of 1st astronaut launch
By Mike Wall published
Boeing has started fueling up its Starliner capsule ahead of the vehicle's first-ever astronaut launch, a test mission scheduled for early May.
Vernal equinox 2024 brings spring to the Northern Hemisphere today
By Joe Rao published
On March 19, the vernal equinox will see spring come to the Northern Hemisphere as the sun reaches the spot where the ecliptic and celestial equator cross each other.
Best solar viewing kit 2024: Observe the April 8 solar eclipse
By Kimberley Lane last updated
Ahead of the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, we've rounded up the best solar viewing equipment including solar glasses, telescopes, binoculars and filters.
Euclid 'dark universe' telescope gets de-iced from a million miles away
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Euclid's mission team is trying to de-ice the telescope’s mirrors after water ice begins impacting its vision.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope mission — Live updates
By Robert Lea published
Read the latest news about NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.
SpaceX launches 22 Starlink satellites from California in dusky evening liftoff (video)
By Mike Wall last updated
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 22 more of the company's Starlink internet satellites to orbit tonight (March 18) from California.
Marvel Comics' new series celebrates Boba Fett's Mandalorian dad
By Jeff Spry published
A preview of Marvel Comics' "Star Wars: Jango Fett #1," which is coming March 20.
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