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Rocket Lab launches private Earth-observing satellite to orbit (video)
Rocket Lab launched a "Gen-3" Earth-observing satellite for the company BlackSky toward orbit from New Zealand today (June 2).
Two space vets added to Astronaut Hall of Fame as one awaits launch
The U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame just held its annual induction ceremony, but one of this year's two honorees could not attend for a reason unique to all past enshrinements.
Rocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?
Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.
Trump to withdraw Jared Isaacman's nomination as NASA chief
The White House is pulling the nomination of Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator, saying that the next agency chief should be "in complete alignment" with President Trump's agenda.
SpaceX adds 27 Starlink satellites to constellation after successful launch from California (video)
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off with 27 Starlink internet broadband satellites from southern California on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
Blue Origin launches 1st New Zealander to reach space, 5 others on latest New Shepard suborbital flight (video)
Blue Origin completed its 12th human spaceflight today (May 31), flying six passengers on a 10-minute trip beyond the Karman Line and back.
Trump's 2026 budget would slash NASA funding by 24% and its workforce by nearly one third
The Trump administration's 2026 budget request cuts NASA funding by $6 billion, which would lead to the cancellation of Mars sample-return and other high-profile missions.
Europe wants to land a tiny spacecraft on the infamous asteroid Apophis in 2029
ESA is preparing a mission to study and land on asteroid Apophis during its close encounter with Earth in 2029. NASA is also looking into a possible Apophis effort but faces funding issues.
