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Does quantum gravity exist? A new experiment has deepened the mystery
By Keith Cooper published
Quantum gravity seeks to unify the theory of general relativity with quantum physics to describe how gravity works at very small scales. But there's a big puzzle surrounding the idea.

On this day in space! Nov. 11, 1966: Gemini 12 launches Buzz Aldrin, Jim Lovell into orbit
By Hanneke Weitering, Elizabeth Howell last updated
On Nov. 11, 1966, the Gemini 12 mission launched.

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.

Space rescue services needed? 2 'stranded' astronaut incidents are a 'massive wake-up call,' experts say
By Leonard David published
China's decision to delay the return of its Shenzhou 20 astronauts due to a possible space debris impact has led to discussion of space rescue planning — or lack of it.

Northern lights may be visible in 21 US states tonight
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Indiana as two incoming coronal mass ejections could spark geomagnetic storm conditions overnight.

Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky
By Jamie Carter last updated
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.

SpaceX launches Starlink satellites on record-breaking 94th liftoff of the year from Florida's Space Coast (video)
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX launched 29 of its Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Monday night (Nov. 10). It was the record-breaking 94th launch of the year from Florida's Space Coast.

Could this film become the 1st western movie to send a filmmaker into space?
By Jeff Spry published
An Italian producer has announced plans for the first western film to launch a filmmaker into low-Earth orbit to shoot key scenes.

'Shockingly large' amount of sensitive satellite communications are unencrypted and vulnerable to interception, researchers find
By Tereza Pultarova published
A mind-boggling lack of encryption allowed researchers to eavesdrop on satellite links and intercept vast quantities of private communications, including those by government and military officials.
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