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Rocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?
By Josh Dinner, Tariq Malik last updated
Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.

Spacecraft launcher named for robot in 'Interstellar' could help us reach another star system. Here's how
By Keith Cooper published
A new low-cost concept for interstellar travel combines solar power with a slingshot, but it would take a long time to reach the stars.

Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) is approaching Earth — will it become visible to the naked eye?
By Joe Rao published
The comet will come closest to Earth on Oct. 20. There's hope that it may become bright enough to glimpse with the naked eye.

SpaceX test fires next Super Heavy booster for Starship's 11th upcoming launch (video)
By Josh Dinner published
The company is hoping to keep their momentum.

The September Epsilon Perseids meteor shower peaks predawn on Sept. 9.
By Anthony Wood published
The shooting stars appear to emanate from a patch of space in the constellation Perseus.

'EVE Online''s space survival spinoff uses realistic simulations and algorithms to build a whole new universe (exclusive)
By Fran Ruiz published
'EVE Frontier' developers Helgi Freyr Rúnarsson and Guðlaugur Jóhannesson talk galaxy merger models, black holes, and the thin line between science and fun.

ISS astronaut Jonny Kim says controlling robots on Earth felt like playing video games: 'This demo brought me right back'
By Elizabeth Howell published
The only problem with being an astronaut? Less time for video gaming.

US Congress is holding a UFO hearing tomorrow about 'restoring public trust.' Here's how to watch live
By Brett Tingley published
A U.S. House of Representatives task force will once again hold a hearing on Sept. 9 to hear from witnesses who claim the U.S. government is hiding evidence of UFOs.
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