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China releases world's most detailed moon atlas (video)
By Andrew Jones published
The atlas, which is available in Chinese and English, depicts the surface of the moon with a scale of 1:2.5 million. It highlights many intriguing geological features, such as impact craters.
Boeing Starliner 1st astronaut flight: Live updates
By Elizabeth Howell, Tariq Malik published
Boeing will launch its first-ever Starliner astronaut mission for NASA as early as May 6, 2024
China to launch sample-return mission to the moon's far side on May 3
By Leonard David published
China reportedly plans to launch its Chang'e 6 sample-return mission toward the moon's mysterious far side on Friday (May 3).
Hubble Space Telescope pauses science due to gyroscope issue
By Robert Lea published
The Hubble Space Telescope entered safe mode and stopped conducting science on April 23 when one of its three remaining gyroscopes sent faulty readings back to Earth.
SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites from Florida (video)
By Mike Wall last updated
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched another batch of the company's Starlink internet satellites on Sunday (April 28).
Mars exploration, new rockets and more: Interview with ESA chief Josef Aschbacher
By Leonard David published
Space.com caught up with ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher recently to talk about Europe's space plans and priorities going forward.
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket on record-tying 20th mission (video)
By Mike Wall last updated
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched a European satellite-navigation mission on Saturday (April 27). It was a record-tying 20th liftoff for this particular booster.
'Rocket cam' takes you aboard final launch of ULA's Delta IV Heavy (video)
By Samantha Mathewson published
After 64 years, the United Launch Alliance launched the final flight of its Delta IV Heavy rocket on April 9th, and stunning rocket cam footage captured the fiery finale.
China launches 3 astronauts to Tiangong space station on Shenzhou 18 mission (video)
By Andrew Jones published
A Long March 2F rocket lifted off from China's Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center today (April 25), carrying the Shenzhou 18 spacecraft and its three-person crew into orbit.
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