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The 1st Australian rocket to launch from Australian soil could reach orbit next month
By Andrew Jones published
Australian company Gilmour Space has announced a launch window of no earlier than March 15 for its first-ever orbital launch attempt.

Best solar viewing gear 2025: Observe partial and total eclipses in safety
By Kimberley Lane last updated
The best solar viewing gear available for the next solar eclipse. Spy the best solar glasses, filters, telescopes and binoculars.

NASA's asteroid-hopping Lucy probe takes 1st images of its next target: Donaldjohanson
By Keith Cooper published
The Lucy mission to Jupiter's Trojan asteroids is currently cruising through the Asteroid Belt, and will fly close to asteroid Donaldjohanson in April.

The only good 'Star Wars' prequel trilogy movie is retaking the high ground with an April theatrical return to celebrate its 20th anniversary
By Fran Ruiz published
The final chapter of the Star Wars prequel trilogy, 'Revenge of the Sith', turns 20 this year, and Disney and Lucasfilm are bringing it back to theaters to celebrate.

This Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon set is 13% off — almost its lowest-ever price
By Paul Brett published
Deals This fantastic Millennium Falcon model looks great displayed alone or as part of a Lego Star Wars collection and it's rarely this discounted.

Astrophotographer captures 'rare' planetary parade as 7 planets align in the night sky (photo)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Seven worlds align under one sky in a breathtaking photograph captured by astrophotographer Josh Dury.

2 NASA missions will carpool on a SpaceX rocket this weekend to help map the cosmos
By Monisha Ravisetti published
NASA's PUNCH and SPHEREx missions are scheduled to launch no earlier than Sunday (March 2). Here's what each is built to do, and why they could yield some terrific results for astronomers.

How to watch Intuitive Machines shoot for the moon with daring lunar lander launch for NASA tonight
By Josh Dinner published
Intuitive Machines is poised to launch its second lunar lander in as many years, marking a significant milestone in commercial space exploration.
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