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2 private spacecraft zoom within 650 feet of each other to showcase 'advanced capabilities' in orbit (photos)
By Mike Wall Published
Two spacecraft operated by the company Impulse Space pulled off an impressive orbital feat recently, coming within less than 650 feet of each other.

SpaceX launches classified mission for the US Space Force from California (video)
By Mike Wall Last updated
SpaceX launched the secret USSF-153 mission for the U.S. Space Force today (Sept. 10) from California's central coast.

2 satellites just burned up in Earth's atmosphere — and scientists were watching from a private jet. Here's why
By Tereza Pultarova Published
A team of researchers just chased a pair of reentering satellites in a private jet to learn about the pollution caused by space debris burning up in Earth's atmosphere.

SpaceX rocket taxi returns after Roman Telescope launch | Space photo of the day for Sept. 8, 2026
By Monisha Ravisetti Published
The Roman Space Telescope launched beyond Earth on Aug. 30. And one of the most amazing parts of the liftoff was the Falcon Heavy rocket's boosters returning back to our planet, safe and sound.

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 27 Starlink satellites, lands on ship at sea (video)
By Mike Wall Published
SpaceX launched yet another batch of its Starlink internet satellites today (Sept. 6), sending them up from California's central coast.

Roman Space Telescope live updates: NASA begins spacecraft commissioning process
By Josh Dinner Last updated
Follow NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope as it begins its mission to explore the universe.

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches Starlink satellites to orbit on its 35th flight
By Mike Wall Published
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 27 Starlink satellites from California early this morning (Sept. 2). It was the 35th flight for the rocket's first stage.

NASA's Roman Space Telescope is just one of a few missions named after real-life women
By Elizabeth Howell Published
NASA's Roman space telescope, which launched on Aug. 30, is part of a small set of missions named after female historical figures.

'No guts, no glory': How I captured NASA's Roman Space Telescope cross the sun on a picture-perfect SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch
By Josh Dinner Published
Space.com's Josh Dinner caught an amazing shot of NASA's Roman Space Telescope crossing the sun on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy. Here's how it happened in a Hobby Lobby parking lot.

What's next for Roman Space Telescope? Here's how NASA's flagship observatory will open up the universe
By Mike Wall Published
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has left Earth, but it'll be a while before it starts its highly anticipated science mission. Here are the next steps for the observatory.
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