SpaceX launch 22 Starlink 'V2 mini' satellites into orbit, lands rocket at sea (video) By Andrew Jones last updated 4 June 23 SpaceX launched a fleet of new Starlink internet satellites into orbit early Sunday (June 4), kicking off the first of a space launch doubleheader from Florida.
China's Shenzhou 15 capsule lands safely with 3 Tiangong space station astronauts (video) By Andrew Jones published 4 June 23 China's Shenzhou 15 astronauts returned to Earth with a smooth and safe weekend landing after completing a six-month mission to the country's space station.
On This Day In Space: June 4, 2010: SpaceX’s 1st Falcon 9 rocket reaches orbit By Hanneke Weitering last updated 4 June 23 On June 4, 2010, SpaceX's first Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida and successfully reached orbit, marking a historic first for the private spaceflight company.
Watch SpaceX launch Dragon cargo mission to space station Monday after 2-day delay By Josh Dinner last updated 4 June 23 SpaceX will launch its 28th cargo mission to the International Space Station for NASA Monday (June 5), and you can watch the action live.
Virgin Orbit: Facts about the bankrupt air-launch provider By Ed Browne last updated 3 June 23 Reference We take a look at the small satellite launch provider Virgin Orbit, exploring the company's history, how it worked and its ultimate shutdown.
Watch China's Shenzhou 15 astronauts return to Earth this weekend (video) By Andrew Jones published 3 June 23 The three astronauts of China's Shenzhou 15 mission returned to Earth on Sunday (June 4) after six months aboard the Tiangong space station.
Live from Mars! European probe beams Red Planet views to Earth in 1st-ever video feat By Mike Wall published 2 June 23 The European Space Agency held the first-ever "livestream from Mars" today (June 2), beaming home photos from its Mars Express orbiter in near-real time.
Spain signs the Artemis Accords for peaceful moon exploration By Andrew Jones published 2 June 23 Spain has signed the Artemis Accords, becoming the 25th nation to join the framework that aims to foster responsible and peaceful international exploration of the moon.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope mission — Live updates By Elizabeth Howell published 2 June 23 Read the latest news about NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.
'I'm ready. Let's go!' Record-breaking astronaut Peggy Whitson eager for next flight after private Ax-2 mission By Mike Wall published 2 June 23 Record-breaking former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson just landed after the private Ax-2 mission to the space station, but she's eager to go back to the final frontier.
Watch live views of Mars from a European probe at the Red Planet in a 1st-of-its-kind livestream today By Mike Wall published 2 June 23 The European Space Agency will livestream imagery from its Mars Express probe in near-real time today (June 2) to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the orbiter's launch.
A poem for Europa Clipper: US Poet Laureate Ada Limón reveals ode to fly on NASA Jupiter moon mission By Robert Z. Pearlman published 2 June 23 "It is not darkness that unites us, not the cold distance of space, but the offering of water..." Those words, by U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón, are part of an ode flying on NASA's Europa Clipper.
Boeing delays 1st Starliner astronaut launch for NASA indefinitely over parachute, wiring safety issues By Tariq Malik published 2 June 23 Boeing is standing down from the first-ever crewed launch of its Starliner capsule for NASA due to safety issues with the spacecraft's parachutes and wiring.
Axiom Space Ax-2 private spaceflight with SpaceX: Mission updates By Brett Tingley last updated 1 June 23 Follow along with Axiom Space's Ax-2 mission to the International Space Station, the second-ever all-private mission to the orbital lab.
Mars helicopter Ingenuity went silent for 6 'agonizing' days in April By Mike Wall published 1 June 23 NASA's Mars helicopter Ingenuity didn't check in with its handlers for nearly a week this spring, and communications could continue to be spotty for a while yet.
SpaceX's Dragon reentry and splashdown with Ax-2 astronauts looks amazing in these nighttime photos and videos By Mike Wall published 31 May 23 Ax-2's SpaceX Dragon capsule Freedom put on quite a show as it streaked through Earth's atmosphere late Tuesday night (May 30), as videos show.
North Korea says its rocket launch failed, 1st spy satellite lost By Brett Tingley published 31 May 23 North Korean state media reported that the launch of the nation's first spy satellite on Wednesday (May 31) was unsuccessful due to a stage-separation issue.
Boeing faces 'emerging issues' ahead of Starliner capsule's 1st crewed flight in July, NASA says By Mike Wall published 31 May 23 A recently completed 'checkpoint review' of Boeing's upcoming crewed flight test to the International Space Station identified several issues to address before the planned July 21 liftoff.
China plans to put astronauts on the moon before 2030 By Sharmila Kuthunur published 31 May 23 China could land astronauts near the south pole of the moon before the end of the decade, according to statements made by officials with the country's space agency.
SpaceX launches 52 Starlink satellites, lands rocket on ship at sea By Mike Wall last updated 31 May 23 SpaceX launched 52 more of its Starlink broadband satellites to orbit early Wednesday morning (May 31) and landed the returning rocket on a ship at sea.
