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Watch SpaceX launch 24 of Amazon's Project Kuiper internet satellites on Monday after delay
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX plans to launch 24 of Amazon's Project Kuiper satellites Monday (Oct. 13), bringing the total number of spacecraft lofted for the nascent broadband megaconstellation to 153.

On this day in space! Oct. 12, 1964: 1st multi-person crew launches into space
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On Oct. 12, 1964, the Soviet Union launched Voskhod 1, a 24-hour crewed mission that achieved several "firsts" for human spaceflight.

Information could be a fundamental part of the universe – and may explain dark energy and dark matter
By Florian Neukart published
An academic dives into using quantum physics to explore dark matter.

Watch SpaceX launch its Starship Flight 11 megarocket test flight on Oct. 13
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX plans to launch Flight 11 of its huge, reusable Starship rocket on Monday evening (Oct. 13), and you can watch the action live.

Microbes essential for human health can survive the stress of spaceflight. That's great news for astronauts
By Samantha Mathewson published
Microbes essential for human health have proven resilient against the extreme forces of space travel, offering hope for maintaining astronaut well-being on future long-duration missions.

See Orion hunt the half-lit moon on Oct. 12
By Anthony Wood published
Don't miss the moon, Jupiter and the stars of the constellation Orion rise along the southern horizon on Oct. 12.

The moon cozies up to Jupiter on Oct 13. Here's how to see it
By Joe Rao published
Two bright wanderers share the autumn sky as Jupiter rises beside the half moon.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 181 — World Space Week
By Space.com Staff published
On Episode 181 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Alma Okpalefe to discuss World Space Week, a global celebration of all things space.
Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!