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Hydraulics issue on strongback causes scrub of Crew-10 launch

The mission will be the 14th time that a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carries humans to the International Space Station. A new launch date has not been named.

Live coverage: SpaceX to attempt the launch of Starlink 12-21 following back-to-back scrubs

The last Falcon 9 launch from Florida was back on March 2 marking the longest stretch between Florida launches since an upper stage anomaly caused a launch halt from July 13 through July 27. Liftoff of the Starlink 12-21 mission is set for Wednesday, March 12 at 10:35 p.m. EDT (0235 UTC).

SpaceX details Falcon 9 anomaly that temporarily grounded the rocket fleet

SpaceX hasn’t launched a Falcon 9 rocket since the March 2 flight of Starlink 12-20. It’s return to flight mission is set to be the rideshare launch of NASA’s SPHEREx and PUNCH missions on Monday night.

NASA, SpaceX launch SPHEREx and PUNCH missions following spacecraft-driven scrub

The infrared space telescope and Sun-centric missions will launch on a rideshare Falcon 9 flight from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Monday, March 10. Liftoff happened Tuesday, March 11, at 8:10 p.m. PDT (11:10 p.m. EDT, 0310 UTC).

Intuitive Machines’ IM-2 Moon mission ends with lander on its side

A photo from the lunar lander, named Athena, shows it landed inside a crater roughly 250 m from its intended landing site. The spacecraft touched down on the Moon’s surface at 12:28:50 p.m. EST (1728:50 UTC), according to ham radio non-profit AMSAT-DL.

U.S. Air Force’s X-37B spaceplane lands following 434-day orbital mission

The secretive winged spacecraft launched on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket on Dec. 29, 2023 to conduct a classified mission. The landing concludes the seventh flight of the Boeing-built spacecraft since 2010.

Intuitive Machines lunar lander healthy, but apparently on its side

A commercially built moon lander built by Houston-based Intuitive Machines landed near the moon's south pole Thursday, but telemetry indicated it ended up on its side. The lander is "alive," officials said, but it's not yet known what mission objectives might still be met.

Starship upper stage lost in second mishap in a row

SpaceX launched its huge Starship rocket on the program's eighth test flight Thursday, but a malfunction of some sort triggered multiple upper stage engine shutdowns and for the second flight in a row, the vehicle failed to reach its planned sub-orbital altitude and broke apart in a shower of debris.

Launch preview: SpaceX to launch Starship Flight 8 following Monday scrub

The eighth launch of SpaceX’s fully integrated Starship rocket will largely repeat the mission objectives of the previous flight, which saw the breakup of the Ship upper stage of the Turks and Caicos Islands. SpaceX is currently targeting Thursday, March 6, at 5:30 p.m. CST (6:30 p.m. EST, 2330 UTC).

Arianespace successfully launches Ariane 6’s first commercial launch following Monday scrub

The launch will be managed by Arianespace and will carry the third satellite for the Optical Space Component (CSO– Composante Spatiale Optique) program. Liftoff is scheduled for Thursday, March 6, at 1:24 p.m. Kourou time (11:24 a.m. EST, 1624 UTC).

SpaceX calls off Crew-10 astronaut launch for NASA due to hydraulics issue (video)

SpaceX scrubbed today's (March 12) planned launch of the Crew-10 astronaut mission for NASA due to a ground-system hydraulics issue.

SpaceX Crew-10 astronauts depart for launch pad ahead of liftoff (video, photos)

The SpaceX Crew-10 astronauts have departed NASA's checkout facility at Kennedy Space Center and are bound for the launch pad ahead of their imminent liftoff.

We found 6 Easter eggs in the 'Alien: Earth' shorts revealed at SXSW 2025... at least we hope they're just Easter eggs

From malevolent computers to Arcturian shore leave, here are all the callbacks and references we spotted in these short clips.

Secrets in the shadows: What lunar eclipses teach us about Earth

For starters, they taught us that Earth is round

Water in the universe may have formed closer to the Big Bang than previously thought

"We were surprised that water could actually form so early on — even before the birth of the first galaxies."

Who is Galactus, the Devourer of Worlds? Exploring the big bad guy for Marvel's 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps'

Here's a planet-draining primer on Galactus, the new 'Fantastic Four' movie's larger-than-life villain.

NASA's SPHEREx science probe heads to orbit | Space photo of the day March 12, 2025

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched two NASA science probes on March 11, 2025 in a spectacular nighttime liftoff from California after multiple delays.

Wispy comet photobombs 'rare' planetary parade above Chile's Atacama Desert (photos)

The moon, the Milky Way, Saturn, Venus, Jupiter Mars, Neptune, Uranus and comet C/2024 G3 are all visible at once in breathtaking new photos from the European Southern Observatory.

Total lunar eclipse March 2025 livestreams: Where to watch the 'Blood Moon' online for free

Here's how to watch all the total lunar eclipse action unfold live and online so you don't miss a second of the dramatic "Blood Moon" on March 13.

Watch a SpaceX rocket launch Crew-10 relief mission soon for NASA astronauts on ISS after delay [updated]

SpaceX plans to launch the Crew-10 mission to relieve the current astronauts aboard the ISS tonight (March 12), and you can watch the action live.

Meet the SpaceX Crew-10 astronauts launching to the ISS on March 12

SpaceX's Crew-10 mission will send two NASA astronauts, a Japanese spaceflyer and a cosmonaut to the International Space Station.

Astronomers crack the case of a mysterious deep space radio signal that repeats every 2 hours

Astronomers have traced a starnge blast of radiowaves that repeats every 2 hours back to a dead star white dwarf magnetically slamming its stellar companion.

Scientists discover smallest galaxy ever seen: 'It's like having a perfectly functional human being that's the size of a grain of rice'

Astronomers have discovered the smallest dwarf galaxy ever seen. It is a mystery how the satellite galaxy of Andromeda survived the blistering conditions of the early universe.

SpaceX rocket launches NASA SPHEREx space telescope and PUNCH solar probes (video)

The duo launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on March 11 at 11:10 p.m. EST (0209 March 12 GMT).

World's largest iceberg runs aground in South Atlantic after 1,200-mile journey (satellite photos)

Earth's largest iceberg has run aground off the coast of South Georgia Island, a common rendezvous spot for big bergs, new satellite images show.

Life on Mars? It probably looks like something you'd find in your stomach

Organisms known as extremophiles have been found inhabiting a range of extreme conditions on Earth, including inside our bodies. Could they be on Mars, too?

SpaceX Dragon meets sunrise at launch pad for Crew-10 flight  | Space photo of the day March 11, 2025

The Dragon capsule will launch atop a SpaceX rocket to carry 4 astronauts to space on March 12.

Watch sparks fly as Blue Ghost lander drills into the moon (video)

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander has beamed back video of its ongoing lunar science operations, including drilling into the surface of the moon.

The best sci-fi TV shows of the 1960s

Return to the glory days of 'Star Trek' and 'The Outer Limits' in our special voyage down small screen's memory lane.

The next ice age is coming in 10,000 years — unless climate change prevents it

Natural cycles in Earth's rotational axis and its orbit around the sun drive climatic changes, and now researchers have matched up specific points in those cycles to the timing of ice ages.

Private mini rover aboard sideways Athena moon lander was ready to roll — but it couldn't get out

Data sent to Earth by its MAPP moon rover on Intuitive Machines' ill-fated IM-2 mission will help Colorado company Lunar Outpost prepare for future lunar voyages.

Astronaut turned to AI to inspire design of SpaceX Crew-10 mission patch

In what might be a first in spaceflight history, the next crew to launch to the International Space Station has adopted a mission patch that began with ideas put forth by an AI.

Does exoplanet K2-18b host alien life or not? Here's why the debate continues

A paper published in 2023 spurred discussion about whether life exists on an exoplanet named K2-18b. Two years later, the puzzle continues — and some scientists are expressing doubt.

What time is the 'Blood Moon' total lunar eclipse tomorrow?

A dramatic total lunar eclipse will turn the moon blood red for millions across North America overnight on March 13-14. Here are the best times to watch the show unfold.

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 jet flew in front of the sun so NASA could take this incredible shock wave photo

NASA and Boom Supersonic released an incredible photo capturing the shock waves of the supersonic XB-1 aircraft while it traveled in front of the sun during a Feb. 10 test flight.

There's a total lunar eclipse coming. How will these 2 solar-powered moon probes survive the darkness?

The total lunar eclipse on March 13-14 will plunge moon missions into darkness. What will happen to the lunar spacecraft?

NASA cutting programs, workforce to comply with Trump order

NASA will close several offices and reduce its workforce to comply with an anti-DEI executive order from President Trump.

Hubble  Telescope rocks out with cosmic guitar | Space photo of the day March 10, 2025

The moshing galaxies of Arp 105 dazzle in the Space Image of the Day Monday (March 10), which comes courtesy of Hubble.

16 years before 'Mickey 17''s mission to the stars, 2009's 'Moon' was already sending in the clones

Two very different movies based on a very similar premise, but with wildly different approaches.

Mysterious phenomenon at the heart of the Milky Way could point to new dark matter suspect. 'We may have been overlooking its subtle chemical effects on the cosmos.'

Strange events at the heart of the Milky Way could point toward a new dark suspect that annihilates to influence the chemistry of the cosmos.

Save 72% on a Disney Plus subscription bundle in this huge streaming deal

If you're looking for a streaming deal, this is a must as you can get a huge discount on Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN Plus, now 72% off.

Witness the birth of the Rebellion in 'Andor' Season 2 featurette (video)

“If we don’t stand together, we will be crushed!”

New recipe for gravity could unite Einstein's general relativity with quantum physics — and probe the dark universe

If gravity arises from entropy, scientists could unite Einstein's general relativity with the quantum realm while shedding light on dark matter and dark energy.

This week's 'blood moon' eclipse mirrors one Christopher Columbus used to scare indigenous people in 1504

On March 13-14, 2025, skywatchers in the Americas will witness a total lunar eclipse that mirrors one Christopher Columbus is said to have used to his advantage over five centuries ago.

These mysterious objects born in violent clashes between young star systems aren't stars or planets

Mysterious planetary mass objects that wander the cosmos alone could be created when young star systems clash. They aren't planets or stars, but are in a cosmic class of their own.

Scientists discover simpler way to achieve Einstein's 'spooky action at a distance' thanks to AI breakthrough — bringing quantum internet closer to reality

AI has helped physicists discover a simpler way of achieving quantum entanglement. This finding could make it easier to develop quantum communication technologies.

Property and sovereignty in space: Countries and companies face potential clashes as they take to the stars

Is there enough legal framework to avoid arguments between nations as space exploration and commercial activity rapidly increase?

Is there life out there? The existence of other technological species is highly likely

Is there life out there? The existence of other technological species is highly likely

Rocket Lab unveils plan to land Neutron rockets at sea, 1st launch in 2025

The new Neutron rocket includes a "hippo" mouth fairing that deploys upper stages by spitting them out from inside.

What will happen during the total lunar eclipse of March 2025?

Observers across most of the United States will have front-row seats to the spectacular total lunar eclipse overnight on March 13-14. Here's what to expect.

Here's the launch plan for NASA's SPHEREx and PUNCH missions: 'Liftoff is just the beginning'

After more than a week of delays, two new NASA missions have gotten the greenlight to head to space tonight (March 8).

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 151 — In Search of Alien Megastructures

On Episode 151 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with former NASA Chief Scientist Jim Green about how we can search for technosignatures that might indicate advanced civilizations.

New 'Starman' documentary shines light on NASA JPL legend Gentry Lee

This illuminating film debuts this weekend at the SXSW 2025.

NASA's Artemis 2 crew wants your help designing the plush toy that will fly with them around the moon.

The first astronauts preparing to fly to the moon in more than 50 years want your help identifying their "moon mascot." NASA's Artemis II crew is seeking an original idea for their zero-g indicator.

For NASA astronauts on a 10-day space mission that lasted 9 months, a landing date at last

Crew members launching on SpaceX's next mission to the International Space Station are ready to take the reins of the orbital lab so NASA's Starliner astronauts can finally return to Earth.

FAA investigating SpaceX Starship Flight 8 explosion that disrupted commercial flights

Nine minutes after its launch, SpaceX's latest Starship to attempt to reach space exploded, leaving a trail of debris in its wake. Airports in Florida were forced to halt flights.

Scientists discover Earth's oldest impact crater in Australia

This week, geologists announced they discovered the world's oldest known impact crater. It's in Western Australia's ancient Pilbara region.

The PSVR 2 is now one of its lowest ever prices with a huge $150 off at Walmart

If you own a Playstation 5 and you want a virtual reality experience, now is the time to cash in as the PSVR 2 is 28% off.

'Star Wars: Dark Forces' at 30: An essential fragment of Star Wars and gaming history

Before Rogue One, the Rebel Alliance turned to Kyle Katarn, mercenary for hire. 30 years later, Dark Forces is still a must-play Star Wars game.