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Spacecraft from Chinese launch nearly slammed into Starlink satellite, SpaceX says
A satellite that rode to space Dec. 9 on a Chinese rocket nearly slammed into one of SpaceX's Starlink internet spacecraft, according to the company.
Astronaut sees gorgeous 'skies of blue and clouds of white' | On the International Space Station this week Dec. 8-12, 2025
The seven members of the Expedition 74 crew studied stem cells, packed up a cargo ship and maintained their toilet this week aboard the International Space Station.
Satellite constellations could obscure most space telescope observations by late 2030s: 'That part of the image will be forever lost'
"The natural question that comes up is: how many more space telescopes will be affected when all these constellations are launched?"
Blue Origin targeting Dec. 18 for historic 1st spaceflight of wheelchair user
Blue Origin is targeting Dec. 18 for its NS-37 suborbital launch, which will fly a wheelchair user to space for the first time ever.
SpaceX launches Starlink satellites from Florida on worldwide 300th orbital flight of 2025 (video)
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Dec. 11, 2025. It was the 300th worldwide orbital launch attempt of 2025.
SpaceX plans to go public in 2026, seeks $1.5 trillion valuation: reports
SpaceX plans to go public in 2026 and will seek a valuation of $1.5 trillion, according to media reports.
AI helps pilot free-flying robot around the International Space Station for 1st time ever
"This is the first time AI has been used to help control a robot on the ISS."
Rocket Lab's 'Hungry Hippo' passes final test ahead of 1st reusable Neutron rocket launch
Rocket Lab has signed a contract to launch its new Neutron rocket on a test flight that will advance the U.S. Air Force's point-to-point cargo transportation concept.
