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On this day in space! Sept. 15, 1968: Russian tortoises take 1st circumlunar spaceflight
On Sept. 15, 1968, the Soviet Union launched the Zond 5 spacecraft on a mission to loop around the moon and return to Earth.
These 2 European telescopes use lasers to track potentially dangerous space junk (video)
The laser system provides real-time positional data on the huge cloud of space debris above our heads in low Earth orbit.
Rocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?
Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.
Interstellar comet 3I ATLAS glows green during lunar eclipse | Space photo of the day for Sept. 15, 2025
During September's total lunar eclipse, astronomers captured rare images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS glowing green, suggesting more about its chemistry.
15 years on, 'Halo: Reach' continues to be the golden standard of video game prequels
Bungie's Halo swan song remains a fan-favorite installment, and its appeal after all these years is more than just nostalgia.
Partial solar eclipse September 2025: Live updates
The next solar eclipse will be on Sept. 21, 2025.
Where will the partial solar eclipse be visible on Sept. 21?
The 'equinox eclipse' will bring up to 86% coverage across New Zealand, Antarctica and parts of the South Pacific.
Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
