On This Day in Space! Jan. 18, 2002: Gemini South Observatory opens in Chile By Hanneke Weitering On Jan. 18, 2002, the National Science Foundation formally opened the Gemini South telescope in Chile. See how it happened in our "On This Day In Space" series!
SpaceX will launch its 1st Starlink satellites of 2021 on Tuesday. Here's how to watch. By Amy Thompson SpaceX will launch its first batch of Starlink satellites in 2021 on Tuesday (Jan. 19) to expand the company's growing megaconstellation and you can watch the action live online.
Virgin Orbit launches 10 satellites to orbit in landmark test flight By Mike Wall Virgin Orbit's LauncherOne rocket reached orbit today (Jan. 17) on its second test flight — and also successfully deployed 10 satellites.
Watch live Tuesday: SpaceX to launch 1st Starlink mission of 2021 By Space.com Staff A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the first Starlink satellite fleet of 2021 on Tuesday (Jan. 19) and you can watch it live online here, courtesy of SpaceX.
Critical engine test for NASA's Space Launch System megarocket shuts down earlier than planned By Amy Thompson NASA fired up the core stage of its massive new megarocket Saturday (Jan. 16) in a critical test that appeared to shut down early.
Rocket Lab calls off microsatellite launch due to sensor issue By Tariq Malik The small-satellite launch company Rocket Lab called off its first launch of 2021 from New Zealand Saturday (Jan. 16) due to some strange sensor readings ahead of liftoff.
Space photos: The most amazing images this week! By Doris Elin Urrutia See the best photos on Space.com this week.
NASA will test-fire its 1st SLS megarocket for moon missions today. Here's how to watch. By Amy Thompson NASA will attempt to fire the engines on its Space Launch System (SLS) megarocket for the first time today and you can watch the fiery action live online.
SpaceX swapping out two engines on Starship SN9 prototype ahead of test flight By Mike Wall SpaceX's latest Starship prototype needs some maintenance work before it can take to the skies.
Astronaut William Thornton, who invented space shuttle treadmill, dies at 91 By Robert Z. Pearlman Former NASA astronaut William "Bill" Thornton, who used his own inventions to measure and combat the ill-effects of microgravity while on board two space shuttle missions, has died at the age of 91.
After 'Apollo 11': New short film goes into 'Quarantine' after first moon landing By Robert Z. Pearlman The documentary will be released exclusively in IMAX theaters beginning Jan. 29 in select locations.
NASA extends planetary science missions at Mars and Jupiter By Elizabeth Howell NASA is ready to give missions at Mars and Jupiter a little more time to continue their investigations, although there's no guarantee they will finish out their extended missions.
Is NASA about to get its first female leader? By Mike Wall The incoming administration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris may very well make history with their choice to lead the 62-year-old U.S. space agency.
Space calendar 2021: Rocket launches, sky events, missions & more! By Hanneke Weitering Here's a guide to all the rocket launches and astronomical events in 2021, as well as milestones for space missions, anniversaries and conferences.
Space startup bluShift to launch its 1st biofuel rocket Friday. Here's how to watch live. By Tariq Malik The Brunswick, Maine-based space startup bluShift Aerospace will launch its first Stardust suborbital rocket prototype on Friday (Jan. 15), and you can watch the liftoff live online.
Blue Origin's 1st upgraded New Shepard spacecraft for astronauts aces launch (and landing) By Mike Wall Blue Origin's New Shepard vehicle just aced another suborbital test flight, keeping it on track to start launching people in the relatively near future.
SpaceX's upgraded Cargo Dragon supply ship makes 1st Atlantic splashdown By Hanneke Weitering A SpaceX Dragon cargo resupply spacecraft returned to Earth from the International Space Station Wednesday (Jan. 13), splashing down off the coast of Florida for the first time ever.
SpaceX's Starship SN9 prototype fires up rocket engines three times in one day By Mike Wall SpaceX's newest Starship prototype blazed to life three times today (Jan. 13), apparently keeping the vehicle on track for a high-altitude test flight in the near future.
Blue Origin will launch its upgraded New Shepard space capsule today. Here's how to watch live. By Elizabeth Howell "Mannequin Skywalker" will fly to space Thursday (Jan. 14) as part of a big test for Blue Origin's budding human spaceflight program — and you can watch the event live.
Omega debuts next generation of NASA-qualified Speedmaster moonwatches By Robert Z. Pearlman A new generation of the first watch worn on the moon carries on its iconic Apollo-era look while introducing the highest level of precision available from a modern Swiss-made chronograph.
