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Blue Origin's powerful New Glenn rocket rises on the pad ahead of 1st launch (photo)
By Elizabeth Howell published
The new rocket's maiden flight may be in late 2024.
SpaceShipOne: The first private spacecraft
By Tim Sharp last updated
SpaceShipOne was a major turning point for private spaceflight.
Blue Origin crew, including history's 100th woman to fly to space, lands safely (video)
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
"The Space Gal" has become the 100th woman to fly into space. Emily Calandrelli lifted off as one of the six passengers aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard suborbital rocket today (Nov. 22).
SpaceX's 6th Starship megarocket launch looked amazing from space in astronaut and camera views (photo, video)
By Josh Dinner published
NASA astronaut Don Pettit and Sen cameras captured stunning views of SpaceX's Starship megarocket launch from the International Space Station.
SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites from Florida, its 7th liftoff in a week (video)
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX launched 24 more of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station this morning (Nov. 21).
What's next for SpaceX's Starship after its successful 6th test flight?
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX's Starship megarocket performed well on its sixth test flight, which occurred on Tuesday (Nov. 19). So, what's next for the giant reusable vehicle?
Trump watches SpaceX launch Starship's 6th test flight (photos)
By Mike Wall published
President-elect Donald Trump made the trip to South Texas today (Nov. 19) to watch the sixth test flight of SpaceX's giant Starship rocket.
SpaceX Starship launches banana to space, skips giant rocket catch on 6th test flight (video, photos)
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX launched its Starship megarocket for the sixth time ever today (Nov. 19) but did not try to catch the vehicle's Super Heavy first stage back at the pad.
India's Chandrayaan-2 moon orbiter avoids collision with South Korea's Danuri spacecraft
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
India's Chandrayaan 2 moon orbiter maneuvered in September to avoid a close approach with Korea's Danuri spacecraft, ISRO said.
Trump to attend SpaceX Starship's 6th flight test today
By Elizabeth Howell last updated
President-Elect Donald Trump confirmed he will attend SpaceX Starship's 6th flight test on Nov. 19. It comes as SpaceX founder Elon Musk takes a greater role in the forthcoming Trump administration.
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