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SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 launch from California
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 Starlink satellites lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

Lasers in moon craters could create a lunar GPS system
By Samantha Mathewson published
Scientists think permanently shadowed lunar craters offer the perfect foundation for navigation on the moon.

Worker dies at SpaceX's Starbase in leadup to Starship V3 megarocket launch
By Mike Wall published
A worker died at SpaceX's Starbase site in South Texas early Friday morning (May 15), as the company geared up for the debut launch of its Starship V3 megarocket.

'The Mandalorian and Grogu' clip reveals how Mando gets his Razor Crest spaceship back (video)
By Jeff Spry published
'Well, let’s call it an advance on the next mission.'

Vast, builder of private space stations, launches line of high-power satellites
By Mike Wall published
The California startup Vast, which is best known for its space station plans, announced today (May 19) that it's launching a new line of high-power satellites.

See Jupiter glow beside the waxing moon after sunset on May 20
By Anthony Wood published
The moon dances with the king of the planets, with the horizon as their stage.

NASA satellite will test orbital 'gas station' tech to help astronauts reach the moon and Mars
By Josh Dinner published
You can travel much farther with a full tank.

'Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord' confirmed what we already knew — the former Sith has daddy issues
By Sergio Pereira published
Maul doesn't need the Force. He needs a hug.
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