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SpaceX launches Space Force's X-37B space plane on 8th mystery mission (video)
The U.S. Space Force's X-37B space plane lifted off atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket tonight (Aug. 21), carrying a variety of high-tech gear to Earth orbit.
SpaceX moves giant Super Heavy rocket to pad ahead of Starship Flight 10 launch (photos)
SpaceX has moved its giant Super Heavy booster to the launch pad ahead of Sunday's (Aug. 24) planned liftoff of the Starship megarocket.
Watch SpaceX launch US Space Force's classified X-37B space plane today
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will liftoff Thursday, Aug. 21, with the Boeing-built X-37B space plane for the U.S. Space Force. The mostly classified mission will study experimental technology in orbit.
Artemis 2 astronauts suit up for nighttime moon launch dress rehearsal (photos, video)
If there's one thing astronauts know, it's "practice, practice, practice."
Russia launches mice, microbes and more on monthlong mission to Earth orbit (video)
Russia launched its Bion-M No. 2 biosatellite today (Aug. 20), sending 75 mice, 1,000 fruit flies and other organisms to orbit to learn more about the health effects of spaceflight.
Acting NASA administrator Sean Duffy says the agency will 'move aside' from climate sciences to focus on exploring moon and Mars
The United States space agency has pioneered planetary science technologies as the world's leader in climate research for more than 40 years, but that may be about to change.
Astronauts get stuffy noses in space because of microgravity, scientists find
Scientists are calling attention to an extremely common health problem that's been making astronauts uncomfortable: sinus issues.
Semiconductor wafer on ISS goes under the microscope | Space photo of the day for Aug. 20, 2025
This is part of a NASA-supported project hoping to fabricate "device-ready" wafers from space-grown crystals.
