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West Coast SpaceX Falcon 9 mission launches 25 Starlink satellites

Liftoff of the Starlink 17-27 mission from Space Launch Complex 4 East happened at 9:29:49 p.m. PDT (12:29:49 a.m. EDT / 0429:49 UTC).

SpaceX launches 1,000th Starlink satellite of 2026 on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral

The Starlink 10-24 mission will add another 29 satellites to the low Earth orbit constellation. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station happened at 5:33:10 a.m. EDT (0933:10 UTC).

Space Station captures, berths Cygnus XL ’S.S. Steven R. Nagel’ cargo spacecraft

The vehicle launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Saturday, April 11, at 7:41 a.m. EDT (1141 UTC). Capture by the space station’s Canadarm2 is happened on Monday,…

NASA confident Artemis 2 heat shield will protect crew during re-entry

When the Artemis 2 Orion crew capsule returns to Earth after flying around the moon, it will hit the discernible atmosphere some 75 miles above the Pacific Ocean at a blistering 24,000 mph, fast enough…

Artemis astronauts send down Easter message, prep for lunar fly around Monday

Taking time out to send Easter greetings down to Earth, the four Artemis II astronauts closed in on the moon Sunday, already seeing unexpected detail on the surface and giving scientists a taste of things…

ULA’s Atlas 5 rocket launches its heaviest payload ever with fifth Amazon Leo mission

Liftoff from pad 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station happened Saturday at 1:46 a.m. EDT (0546 UTC).

Artemis 2 crew blasts off on historic moon mission

A three-man one-woman crew blasted off on a voyage to the moon Wednesday, riding atop the world's most powerful operational rocket as it roared away on a trail-blazing flight to help pave the way for…

Live coverage: NASA to launch Artemis 2, its first Moon-bound mission with astronauts since 1972

The four astronauts will spend more than nine days onboard their Orion spacecraft and is poised to pass the distance record set by Apollo 13 in 1970. Liftoff from Launch Complex 39B is scheduled for…

Falcon 9 booster launches for record 34th time on Starlink delivery mission

Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida happened at 5:15 p.m. EDT (2115 UTC).

SpaceX launches 119 payloads on smallsat rideshare mission from California

The Transporter-16 mission is the 21st mission in the company’s smallsat rideshare program. Liftoff of the Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base occurred at 4:02 a.m. PDT (7:02 a.m. EDT / 1102 UTC).

NASA astronauts joke around with an optical illusion on the ISS | Space photo of the day for April 15, 2026

Two NASA astronauts had some fun during the ISS' capture of a robotic cargo spacecraft on April 13, pretending to hold onto it from into the station.

Fly higher and longer for less with $120 off this sub-9-ounce Potensic Atom 2 drone

Want to make the most of the long spring and summer days? Take to the air with 25% off this Potensic Atom 2 drone, complete with three batteries for an hour-and-a-half of flight time.

A dark energy tool just created the most comprehensive 3D map of our universe ever: 'This is a major paradigm shift'

The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument has completed its five-year mission to build the most comprehensive 3D map of the universe to date — but its exploration of the universe continues.

Interstellar invader 3I/ATLAS is spraying tons of water into space every second. Jupiter-bound spacecraft JUICE discovers

The Jupiter-bound spacecraft JUICE spotted the interstellar invader comet 3I/ATLAS spraying enough water into space to fill 70 swimming pools a day.

Go behind the scenes of NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission with NOVA's 'Return to the Moon' documentary tonight (interview)

The new Artemis 2 NOVA documentary "Return to the Moon" will air on PBS Wednesday (April 15) to offer a behind-the-scenes look at the moon mission.

Solar wind travels up to 4 times faster than expected, eclipse spacecraft reveals

"In the inner corona, a region very difficult to observe, we saw slow solar wind gusts moving three to four times faster than expected."

See Comet PanSTARRS glow above a false dawn in stunning new photo

The comet is already visible to the naked eye ahead of its perihelion passage on April 19.

A worst-case solar storm could trigger panic buying and public unrest, report warns

Scientists warn that extreme space weather could influence human behavior, from panic buying to protests and misinformation.

SpaceX launches two Starlink satellite groups 19 hours apart

SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 rockets 19 hours apart, both carrying batches of Starlink satellites. The liftoffs took place from Florida and California on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (by local time zone).

NASA's Artemis 2 moonshot was just the 'opening act' for America's return to the moon, space agency chief says

Artemis 2 kicks off a lunar "relay race" that will lead the NASA and its international partners to a moon base and, eventually, Mars, NASA chief Jared Isaacman says.

NASA's Artemis 2 moon shot just landed on Saturday Night Live — space toilet jokes and all (video)

NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission wowed the world enough to earn a space spoof skit on Saturday Night Live one day after a perfect splashdown. Watch how it went.

Scientists use rare 'Einstein Cross' to learn about young galaxy with surprisingly old stars

"The discovery of this exceptional object has allowed us to accurately study the nature of the stars at the center of an elliptical galaxy in a remote era of the universe, when the galaxy was…

This Artemis 2 astronaut really loves Rise | Space photo of the day for April 14, 2026

"Rise Wiseman" might be the most beloved mission mascot in history.

The Lyrids are coming! How I watch meteor showers from the middle of a city

A little patience, luck and a well-placed camera can still deliver a dazzling fireball — even from a city.

Artemis 2 calling ISS! Watch the farthest-ever astronaut call from the moon to Earth (video)

Astronauts aboard Artemis 2 and the ISS connected across a record-breaking Earth–moon distance in the farthest crew call ever made in space.

The moon's oldest and darkest craters could be hiding the most water ice. That's good news for future astronauts

New research shows that craters near the moon's south pole that have been in permanent shadow the longest are more likely to contain the most water ice.

NASA science faces 'very serious threat' from new White House budget, experts say

"This is the least transparent NASA budget request I've ever seen — and I've literally looked through every single one since 1960."

Huge Northrop Grumman Cygnus XL cargo ship arrives at space station

The uncrewed Northrop Grumman Cygnus XL spacecraft, the S.S. Steven R. Nagel, arrived at the International Space Station on Monday (April 13), bringing with it about 11,000 pounds of supplies.

How Artemis 2 commander Reid Wiseman saved the mission's moon mascot: 'It's hard not to love this little guy. I can't let Rise out of my sight'

Rise joined the Artemis 2 crew as a mascot of the moon, bearing 5.6 million names. But the mascot quickly took on a new meaning.

Artemis 2 astronauts celebrate successful return to Earth | Space photo of the day for April 13, 2026

Artemis 2's Victor Glover and Christina Koch are all smiles after splashdown.

Artemis 2: Our favorite photos from NASA's historic moon mission

The Artemis 2 mission to the moon beamed back some incredible photos, and we've rounded up the best ones.

'God of Chaos' asteroid Apophis will blaze across the sky on April 13, 2029 — here's why this once-in-a-lifetime event is worth traveling for

A rare stargazing spectacle will unfold on Friday, April 13, 2029, as the asteroid Apophis passes closer than satellites over Europe and Africa in a true once-in-a-lifetime event.

A worst-case solar storm could knock out satellites, GPS and power grids, report warns

Scientists outline how a once-in-a-century solar storm could disrupt the technology modern society depends on.

From spa to boat party: 10 epic events for the Aug. 12, 2026, total solar eclipse in Spain and Iceland

Experience the Aug. 12, 2026 total solar eclipse from Spain and Iceland with festivals, spa sessions and skywatching events along the path of totality.

'The most special thing that will ever happen in my life': Artemis 2 astronauts describe their epic moon mission

The Artemis 2 astronauts are back on Earth, and they've begun processing their historic moon mission. But it's still tough for them to put the experience into words.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 205 — All About Artemis

On Episode 205 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss the flight of Artemis 2.

SpaceX launches huge 'Cygnus XL' cargo ship carrying over 5 tons of supplies to ISS astronauts (video)

Northrop Grumman's second "Cygnus XL" cargo ship launched toward the International Space Station on Saturday morning (April 11).

Artemis 3 and beyond: What's next for NASA after Artemis 2 moon success

NASA doesn't plan to rest on its laurels after the historic success of its Artemis 2 moon mission. Here are the agency's ambitious plans for Earth's nearest neighbor.

Splashdown! Artemis 2 astronauts return to Earth after historic NASA mission to the moon

NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts came home today (April 10), wrapping up an epic mission that broke spaceflight records and set the stage for even more ambitious moonshots to come.

NEAF 2026 returns to New York this weekend with all-star astronaut lineup and 'world's largest' space expo

Thousands of enthusiasts, professionals and curious skywatchers will gather this weekend for the world’s largest and most spectacular astronomy and space expo.

The Artemis 2 astronauts saw a rare solar eclipse from beyond the moon. Here's what it looked like

A newly released NASA timelapse reveals the moon crossing the sun as seen from deep space, giving the Artemis 2 crew a rare extended view of totality and the solar corona.

Why I'm hunting for Comet PanSTARRS right now — before it's too late

A rare long-period comet is here — here's how to find comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) before sunrise this April, with key dates, viewing tips and the best mornings to look.

'They’re not shipping cows up to Mars': 'For All Mankind' creators talk scientific accuracy and colonial inspirations behind season 5 (interview)

We chat with "For All Mankind" creators Ben Nedivi and Matt Wolbert about season 5's dramatic arc, scientific accuracy, and real-world parallels.

NASA took this camera gear to space aboard Artemis 2, and you can own it, too!

Artemis 2 is the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years, but the cameras onboard are surprisingly down-to-earth. Here's how to get your hands on the gear that has brought us so many stunning…

Ripples in spacetime may have revealed 1st evidence of tiny black holes born in the Big Bang

Gravitational waves may have provided the first tantalizing evidence of tiny primordial black holes born during the Big Bang, which could account for dark matter.

Watch NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts return to Earth live online today (April 10)

Live coverage of Artemis 2's splashdown begins this evening as four astronauts return from their historic 10-day mission around the moon.

Where will NASA's Artemis 2 moon astronauts make their splashdown today?

The Artemis 2 astronauts will return to Earth this evening (April 10) with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. Here's where they'll hit the water, and why that spot was chosen.

What time is NASA's Artemis 2 splashdown today? Full schedule

Artemis 2 splashes down on April 10. Here's everything you need to know.

Today is splashdown day for Artemis 2 moon astronauts — What to expect at each stage of reentry & landing (timeline)

It's splashdown day for NASA's Artemis 2 moon astronauts. Here's what to expect at every stage.

Crew of tiny worms readies for April 11 launch to International Space Station

A crew of tiny worms will spend six months aboard the International Space Station, helping researchers better understand how long-term spaceflight affects human astronauts.

'It probably will start a precedent': Why satellite company's withholding of Iran imagery has this expert worried

In response to a request from the U.S. government, Planet Labs made a decision not to share photos of Iran as well as the larger conflict region in the Middle East indefinitely

A house-size asteroid is heading toward Earth tonight: Here's what you need to know

The asteroid is on the European Space Agency's Risk List, but poses no threat to Earth or the moon during the close approach.

Watch Artemis 2 race back to Earth in this telescope livestream tonight

A Virtual Telescope Project livestream will track NASA's Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft as it races back toward Earth. Here's how to watch it live.

NASA astronaut Leland Melvin makes a cartoon cameo in latest episode of Disney+'s 'Hey A.J.!'

'I’m proof that if you keep dreaming big, you too can be out of this world.'

Artemis 2 astronaut poses for epic selfie | Space photo of the day for April 9, 2026

Astronaut Christina Koch poses with zero-gravity indicator "Rise" in the viewport of the Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft.