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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 108 — Starliner: Better Late Than Never?
By Space.com Staff published
On Episode 108 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk about the long-awaited crew flight test of Boeing's Starliner commercial spacecraft.
On This Day in Space: April 27, 1961: NASA launches Explorer 11
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On April 27, 1961, NASA launched Explorer 11, a satellite that contained the first gamma ray telescope to go to space.
Best telescopes 2024: For stargazing galaxies, nebulas and more
By Gemma Lavender last updated
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best telescopes on the market that will offer you stunning views of the night sky, with options to suit all needs and budgets.
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft will not fly private missions yet, officials say
By Elizabeth Howell published
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is about to make its first launch May 6 with NASA astronauts on board. Unlike SpaceX, however, Boeing has not yet announced any private missions.
SpaceX launching Falcon 9 rocket on record-tying 20th mission today
By Mike Wall published
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a European satellite-navigation mission today (April 27). It will be the record-tying 20th liftoff for this particular booster.
Watch 2 gorgeous supernova remnants evolve over 20 years (timelapse video)
By Stefanie Waldek published
These supernova remnants are moving at extraordinary speeds only visible to us in long-term timelapses.
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
US Space Force picks Rocket Lab for 2025 Victus Haze space domain awareness mission
By Meredith Garofalo published
A recent $32 million contract between the U.S. Space Force and Rocket Lab will lead to the creation of a spacecraft to enhance national security supporting space domain awareness.
Exploding stars send out powerful bursts of energy − I'm leading a citizen scientist project to classify and learn about these bright flashes
By Amy Lien published
Swift is a multiwavelength space telescope that scientists are using to find out more about these mysterious gamma-ray flashes from the universe.
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