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On this day in space! Jan. 13, 1978: NASA hires its first female astronauts
On Jan. 13, 1978, NASA selected its eighth and most diverse class of astronauts yet. The Astronaut Class of 1978, also known as the "Thirty-Five New Guys," included the first six female astronauts.
The most memorable space shuttle missions
The milestones, heartbreaks, and discoveries that shaped NASA's 30-year shuttle program.
SpaceX launches 21 Starlink satellites from Florida, lands booster for 15th time (video)
SpaceX launched 21 more of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida's Space Coast this morning (Jan. 13).
The 2025 'Super Bowl of Astronomy' kicks off this week in Maryland
Scientists from around the world are gathered in Maryland this week for the so-called "Super Bowl of astronomy." the 245th Meeting of the American Astronomical Society.
Space mysteries: How does the ISS stay in orbit without falling to Earth?
The International Space Station is always falling, yet it never crashes to Earth or burns up in our atmosphere. How is this possible?
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.
Blue Origin scrubs 1st New Glenn rocket launch due to technical issue
Blue Origin called off the debut launch of its powerful New Glenn rocket this morning (Jan. 13) due to a technical issue.
China test-fires 5 new rocket engines in a single day. But what are they for? (video)
China's state-owned main space contractor tested five different rocket engines on one day last week in preparation for future missions and projects.
