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China's Shenzhou 18 astronauts return to Earth after 6 months in space (video)
By Andrew Jones last updated
China's Shenzhou 18 crew have returned home after more than six months in space.
Earth sure looks spooky in these 'hyperspectral' images from Europe's Hera asteroid probe
By Elizabeth Howell published
These strange shots of Earth are a Halloween treat.
North Korea launches intercontinental ballistic missile to space, reaches record altitude
By Elizabeth Howell published
North Korea test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile on Wednesday (July 12), shortly after complaining about purported spying activity by the United States.
SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites from Florida (video, photos)
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX launched 23 more of its Starlink internet satellites today (Oct. 30) from Florida's Space Coast.
SpaceX launches 20 Starlink internet satellites from California on Oct. 30 (video)
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX plans to launch another batch of its Starlink internet satellites, including 13 with direct-to-cell capability, from California Wednedday morning (Oct. 30).
China launches 3 astronauts to Tiangong space station on Shenzhou 19 mission (video)
By Andrew Jones published
China launched the Shenzhou 19 mission to orbit today (Oct. 29), sending three astronauts toward the nation's Tiangong space station for a six-month stay.
Watch China launch Shenzhou-19 astronauts to Tiangong space station today (video)
By Andrew Jones published
The crew were revealed less than a day ahead of launch.
NASA chief says talks between Elon Musk, Vladimir Putin would be 'concerning'
By Andrew Jones published
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson has expressed concerns over reports that SpaceX chief executive Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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