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The Rubin Observatory will change the game for astronomy — if satellite companies don't get in the way
Scientists gathered in a conference earlier this year in an effort to solve the issue of satellite streaks ruining a powerful new Earth-based observatory's data.
Japan's private Space One Kairos rocket explodes after launch failure during 3rd test flight
The Japanese company Space One launched its Kairos rocket for the third time ever today (March 4). The rocket failed, as it did on its first two attempts.
'War of the Worlds' in reverse? Mars dirt could help fight off a microbial invasion from Earth
Tests conducted with tardigrades suggest that there is something in Martian dirt that dramatically reduces biological activity.
SpaceX Starlink launch creates gorgeous 'jellyfish' in predawn Florida skies (video, photos)
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Wednesday (March 4), creating a sky show for early risers.
Russia fixes launch pad damaged by Thanksgiving astronaut launch to the International Space Station
Russia has fixed Site 31 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, the only pad supporting the nation's human spaceflight missions. It had been out of commission since late November.
NASA is overhauling its Artemis program. What does that mean for humanity's return to the moon?
In a major shakeup of the Artemis program, NASA is adding more missions to its timeline to land astronauts on the moon in 2028.
NASA repairs Artemis 2 moon rocket in hopes of an April lunar launch
NASA has repaired its Artemis 2 rocket, apparently keeping things on track for a possible April launch of the first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years.
Mission Hayabusa: Test your JAXA IQ
Test your knowledge of Japan's boldest leaps into the cosmos with a quiz that explores JAXA's missions, milestones, and the science shaping humanity's future among the stars.
SpaceX deploys two more Starlink groups into orbit on March 1 bicoastal launches (video)
SpaceX Falcon 9 launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida lofted 54 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
