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SpaceX launching 45 satellites to orbit early May 3: Watch it live
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX will launch 45 satellites to orbit from California early Sunday morning (May 3), and you can watch the action live.

New for Star Wars Day, grab this Lego Star Wars model of The Mandalorian's coolest ship and get the Darksaber for free
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Finally, Mando's sleek N-1 starfighter gets the Lego Star Wars UCS set it deserves and, if you're fast, you can claim a free Lego model of the fabled Darksaber.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 208 — Lander, Lander, Who's Got a Lander
By Space.com Staff published
On Episode 208 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with Space.com's Mike Wall about the risks and realities of the new space race to the moon.

On this day in space! May 2, 2005: Maser 10 launches on final flight of Skylark rocket
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On May 2, 2005, the Skylark sounding rocket launched on its 441st and final flight.

Galaxies, Artemis 2, space telescopes and stormtroopers: Here are the best photos from our staff
By Anthony Wood published
Photos from around the space team.

See May's full 'Flower Moon' bloom in gorgeous photos from around the world
By Anthony Wood published
The Flower Moon will be followed by a rare full Blue Moon on May 31.

3 planets will put on a sky show in May — when and how to see them
By Joe Rao published
Venus, Jupiter and Mercury headline May's skywatching, with stunning moon pairings and a three-planet display.

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks next week: Here's what you need to know
By Anthony Wood published
Shooting stars and the occasional fireball may be seen whenever the constellation Aquarius is above the horizon.
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