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After an 'emotional rollercoaster,' NASA astronauts are ready to fly on Boeing Starliner
By Elizabeth Howell published
Two NASA astronauts waited several extra years for their ride aboard Boeing Starliner, but the wait was not fully unexpected, the former test pilots recently shared with reporters.
Boeing Starliner 1st astronaut flight: Live updates
By Elizabeth Howell, Tariq Malik published
Boeing will launch its first-ever Starliner astronaut mission for NASA as early as May 6, 2024
X-ray spacecraft reveals odd 'Cloverleaf' radio circle in new light (image)
By Robert Lea published
Thanks to XMM-Newton, astronomers may know the powerful event that gave rise to the Cloverleaf odd radio circle.
Where will the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2, 2024 be visible?
By Jamie Carter published
The path of annularity on Oct. 2, 2024, passes through the Pacific Ocean and South America. View detailed maps of where the eclipse will be visible here.
Boeing Starliner rolls out to launch pad for 1st astronaut flight on May 6 (photos)
By Elizabeth Howell published
Starliner is at last at its Florida launch pad for its historic 1st mission with astronauts. The Boeing spacecraft made a brief journey there May 4 to coincide with Star Wars Day.
Star Wars Day 2024: 'Star Wars: Tales of the Empire' premieres today on Disney+
By Jeff Spry published
A preview of the new Disney+ animated anthology "Star Wars: Tales of the Empire."
Free Comic Book Day 2024: Get Marvel Comics 'Star Wars #1' for free
By Jeff Spry published
For the first time ever, May the 4th coincides with Free Comic Book Day. So in perfect synchronicity, Marvel is offering up "Free Comic Book Day 2024: Star Wars #1."
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 109 — Music of the Spheres
By Space.com Staff published
On Episode 109 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Chris Carberry, CEO of Explore Mars, about the long history of music influencing how we think about spaceflight.
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