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On this day in space! Oct. 14, 1947: Chuck Yeager smashes the sound barrier.
By Hanneke Weitering published
On Oct. 14, 1947, Chuck Yeager smashed the sound barrier in the secret experimental X-1 aircraft.
NASA's Europa Clipper mission to Jupiter: Live updates
By Tariq Malik published
See the latest updates for the launch of NASA's Europa Clipper to Jupiter's icy moon here.
What time will SpaceX launch NASA's Europa Clipper to icy Jupiter moon today (and how to watch online)?
By Tariq Malik published
NASA's first mission to another ocean world in our solar system will launch toward Jupiter today (Oct. 14), but if you want to watch it live, you'll need to know when to tune in.
SpaceX catches giant Starship booster with 'Chopsticks' on historic Flight 5 rocket launch and landing (video)
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX launched its enormous Starship rocket for the fifth time ever today (Oct. 13), on a dramatic test flight that featured a mid-air catch of the first-stage Super Heavy booster.
Blue Origin delays debut launch of 2nd human-rated New Shepard rocket due to GPS glitch
By Mike Wall last updated
Blue Origin hoped to debut its second human-rated New Shepard vehicle on an uncrewed launch on Oct. 13, but a GPS issue delayed the flight.
SpaceX Starship launches: Mission updates
By Tariq Malik last updated
Read the latest news about SpaceX's Starship megarocket test flights, launches, photos and more.
What time is SpaceX's Starship Flight 5 launch test today (and how to watch online)?
By Tariq Malik last updated
SpaceX will launch its fifth Starship launch test, called Starship Flight 5, in what will be an audacious attempt to capture the giant rocket's booster at its launch site on Sunday, Oct. 13.
SpaceX's Crew-8 astronauts to depart ISS for trip home soon amid weather delays
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX's Crew-8 astronaut mission for NASA was scheduled to depart the International Space Station early Sunday morning (Oct. 13), but NASA and SpaceX waved off the attempt due to weather.
Snatching a spinning spacecraft was 'the greatest pride' for 1st Canadian astronaut in space (video)
By Elizabeth Howell published
Canadian astronaut Marc Garneau flew three times in space, conducting some tricky Canadarm robotic arm moves. On the 40th anniversary of his first flight, he celebrates how far Canada has come.
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