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Rocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?
By Josh Dinner, Tariq Malik last updated
Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.

Best telescopes for kids 2025: The best child-friendly scopes for young skywatchers
By Gemma Lavender last updated
Buying Guide The best telescopes for kids are easy to use, accessible to beginners and you can get your stargazers started with July's full moon.

Did our cosmos begin inside a black hole in another universe? New study questions Big Bang theory
By Victoria Corless published
A team of scientists is proposing a bold alternative to the Big Bang theory, suggesting that our universe may have instead formed inside a colossal black hole.

Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky
By Jamie Carter last updated
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.

Northern lights forecasts, alerts, and geomagnetic storm warnings - live updates
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.

SpaceX sets new date for private Axiom-4 astronaut launch to the International Space Station
By Josh Dinner published
NASA has announced a new launch date for the private Axiom astronaut launch to the ISS, following delays due to leaks aboard the space station.

SpaceX Axiom-4 mission to the ISS: Live updates
By Mike Wall, Josh Dinner last updated
Read the latest news about SpaceX's Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station.

SpaceX launches human remains, reentry capsules and more on Transporter 14 rideshare mission (video)
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX launched 70 different payloads — including a special memorial capsule carrying cremated remains and DNA samples — today (June 23) on the Transporter 14 rideshare mission.
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