China launches classified remote sensing and tech test satellites (video) By Andrew Jones published 17 January 23 A Long March 2D rocket launched the classified Yaogan 37 and Shiyan 22A and 22B satellites into orbit on Friday (Jan. 13) from China's Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket launches classified mission for US Space Force By Mike Wall published 15 January 23 SpaceX's Falcon Heavy launched on its fifth-ever mission on Sunday (Jan. 15), sending multiple satellites aloft for the U.S. Space Force.
Watch a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launch a classified military payload today after delay By Mike Wall last updated 15 January 23 SpaceX's powerful Falcon Heavy rocket will be back in action on Sunday (Jan. 15), and you can watch the liftoff live.
The top space stories of the week! By Doris Elin Urrutia last updated 14 January 23 These are some of this week's top stories.
Space photos: The most amazing images this week! By Doris Elin Urrutia last updated 14 January 23 The Wolf Moon enchants people across the world, a comet visits Earth for the first time since the Stone Age and a Snoopy toy exits the NASA Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft. These are some of this week's top photos.
Tim Dodd, the 'Everyday Astronaut,' gets down to Earth about SpaceX moon trip By Leonard David published 13 January 23 Space.com caught up with Tim Dodd in an exclusive interview to discuss his 'Everyday Astronaut' status and how he's preparing himself for his citizen voyage to the moon and back.
Best space books for 2023 By Space.com Staff last updated 13 January 23 Space.com's editors present a reading list for space and sci-fi lovers, as well as children who are interested in astronomy and spaceflight.
China launches new commercial communications satellite to orbit By Andrew Jones published 13 January 23 A Long March 2C rocket lifted off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center on Thursday (Jan. 12), carrying the APStar 6E satellite to orbit.
Mars rover Perseverance spots Ingenuity helicopter resting on sand dune (photo) By Mike Wall published 13 January 23 NASA's Perseverance Mars rover snapped a photo recently of its robotic cousin Ingenuity as the tiny helicopter rested on a Red Planet sand dune.
NASA's tiny Lunar Flashlight moon probe may be in trouble in deep space By Tariq Malik published 12 January 23 NASA's newest tiny lunar probe is battling a thruster glitch on its way to the moon.
SpaceX's giant Starship rocket spotted from space by satellite (and poses for epic photos, too) By Mike Wall published 12 January 23 An Airbus satellite spotted SpaceX's huge Starship vehicle on the launch pad in South Texas being prepped for a landmark test flight.
Missing the moment history happens: The media and 'NewSpace' (op-ed) By Rick Tumlinson published 12 January 23 The important stuff, if mentioned at all, wasn't part of the build-up to the Artemis story about NASA finally returning to the moon after 50 years or so.
Pentagon releases its long-awaited 2022 UFO report By Brett Tingley published 12 January 23 The ODNI's report shows that the U.S. government appears to be taking UFOs and airspace safety issues seriously.
Snoopy comes home: NASA photos show 'zero-g indicator' after trip to the moon By Robert Z. Pearlman published 12 January 23 Snoopy has come home. The "world famous astronaut" splashed down on NASA's Artemis I Orion spacecraft in December, but it was not until a month later that the beagle was removed from the capsule.
NASA opens hatch of Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft (photo) By Mike Wall published 11 January 23 Technicians have opened the hatch of NASA's Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft, which aced its epic moon mission late last year.
In photos: Virgin Orbit's first UK launch from Spaceport Cornwall By Daisy Dobrijevic published 11 January 23 Virgin Orbit made spaceflight history despite its successful launch from Spaceport Cornwall. See some of the best photos from the event here.
Rocket Lab targeting Jan. 23 for 1st launch from US soil By Mike Wall published 11 January 23 Rocket Lab's debut mission from American soil will lift off from Virginia on Jan. 23, if all goes according to plan.
SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule returns to Earth after 6-week stay at space station By Mike Wall published 11 January 23 A robotic SpaceX capsule splashed down off the coast of Florida on Wednesday morning (Jan. 11), wrapping up its six-week cargo mission.
Russia to launch new Soyuz capsule to replace leaky spacecraft on space station By Tariq Malik last updated 11 January 23 Russia will launch an empty Soyuz capsule to the International Space Station February to replace a damaged spacecraft that is unsafe to return its crew.
SpaceX stacks giant Starship rocket again to prep for test flight (video) By Mike Wall published 11 January 23 SpaceX has stacked its giant Starship rocket once again, as a dramatic new video shows.
