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Black holes that transform matter into dark energy could solve 'cosmic hiccups' mystery
By Robert Lea published
If black holes are actually droplets of dark energy that convert stellar matter into this mysterious and dominant force, many "cosmic hiccups" could soon be cured.

SpaceX launches 5,000 pounds of cargo to the International Space Station, lands rocket at sea
By Elizabeth Howell last updated
SpaceX launched its 33rd Dragon cargo mission early Sunday morning (Aug. 24), sending 5,000 pounds of cargo toward the International Space Station.

Rocket Lab launches 5 satellites on mystery mission
By Mike Wall last updated
Rocket Lab launched five satellites for a confidential customer this evening (Aug. 23) on the 70th overall liftoff of its Electron rocket.

NASA will announce its new astronaut class in September
By Elizabeth Howell published
NASA will announce its new astronaut class in September, as well as details about the Artemis 2 crewed mission around the moon.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 174 — Gifts From Orbit
By Space.com Staff published
On Episode 174 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and and Tariq Malik are joined by Lynn Harper to discuss some of the amazing research taking place aboard the International Space Station.

On this day in space! Aug. 23, 1961: Ranger 1's botched space launch
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On Aug. 23, 1961, NASA launched the Ranger 1 robotic spacecraft on a precursor mission to test new technologies for later moon missions.

Avionics issue delays launch of Blue Origin's 200th payload on 35th New Shepard spaceflight
By Robert Z. Pearlman last updated
Blue Origin is flying more than 40 science payloads on board its 35th New Shepard suborbital spaceflight. After an avionics issue the launch from West Texas is being rescheduled.

SpaceX Starship Flight 10 launch: Live updates
By Tariq Malik, Josh Dinner last updated
Read the latest news about SpaceX's Starship megarocket test flights, launches, photos and more.
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