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Looking ahead to the next 25 years of private space stations
By Andrew Jones published
On Space.com's 25th anniversary, here's a look at the next 25 years of commercial space stations that are set to replace the International Space Station in low Earth orbit and beyond.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope mission — Live updates
By Robert Lea last updated
Read the latest news about NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.
NASA cancels $450 million VIPER moon rover due to budget concerns
By Brett Tingley published
NASA announced it has ended the VIPER rover project, which was intended to explore the moon in search of ice near the lunar south pole.
ISS could 'drift down' for a year before SpaceX vehicle destroys it in Earth's atmosphere
By Elizabeth Howell published
Bringing down a huge space complex will take time.
The James Webb Space Telescope is studying an exoplanet's eternal day — and eternal night
By Stefanie Waldek published
A tidally locked gas giant experiences eternal sunshine on one side, and eternal darkness on the other.
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By Alexander Cox last updated
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Elon Musk says he'll move SpaceX headquarters to Texas over new California LGBTQ+ law
By Elizabeth Howell published
SpaceX's Elon Musk, father to a transgender daughter, says he will move his space company to Texas because he feels California is being too protective of LGBTQ+ kids.
SpaceX wants to resume Falcon 9 rocket launches while FAA completes investigation
By Elizabeth Howell published
SpaceX is seeking a rapid return to Falcon 9 launches following a rare failure of its workhorse rocket during a satellite launch last week.
Prime Day VR deal: Final day! Save $400 on the HTC VIVE Pro 2
By Alexander Cox published
Deals Save $400 on the HTC VIVE Pro 2 full system on the final day of Prime Day in this excellent VR deal.
Rare SpaceX rocket failure shows exactly why NASA wants 2 commercial options to fly astronauts to ISS
By Elizabeth Howell published
NASA wants two U.S. spacecraft to send astronauts to ISS. Backup options are once again in play after a rare rocket failure last week indefinitely grounded SpaceX's Crew Dragon.
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