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Psyche mission to explore priceless asteroid
The Psyche mission will launch on October 5, 2023, on a mission to explore the metal-rich asteroid Psyche. Learn more about the mission and asteroid here.
September 20, 2023
SpaceX Starlink launches for September
SpaceX’s 6th Starlink launch for the month is currently scheduled from Florida between 01:47 - 06:18 UTC on September 19, 2023. Learn more here.
September 17, 2023
SpaceX Starship ready to fly again! But when?
SpaceX Starship appeared to be ready for another attempt at an orbital test flight late last week. But paperwork intervened.
September 10, 2023
SpaceX wraps up Starlink launches for August
SpaceX's 7th and final Starlink launch for the month took flight from Florida at 10:21 p.m. EDT on August 31, 2023. Watch a recorded livestream and learn more here.
August 31, 2023
Crew-7 to dock with ISS Sunday. Watch here
The Crew-7 launched the morning of August 26. It's now on the way to the ISS, arriving early Sunday, August 27, with 4 crew members aboard.
August 27, 2023
‘India is on the moon!’ Successful landing for Chandrayaan-3
Watch the 1st moon landing for India here! India's Chandrayaan-3 mission successfully landed a rover and lander on the moon on August 23, 2023.
August 26, 2023
1st Russia moon mission in 47 years crashes into moon
The 1st Russia moon mission in nearly half a century reportedly spun out of control and has crashed into the lunar surface.
August 20, 2023
SpaceX wraps up Starlink launches for July
SpaceX's 6th and final Starlink launch for the month took flight from Florida at 4:01 UTC on July 28, 2023. Watch a recorded livestream and learn more here.
July 31, 2023
SpaceX Starlink launches for June. See video here
Here's the list of Starlink launches by SpaceX for the month of June. Learn more about Starlink and how to see them. Plus, see videos of the launches.
June 12, 2023
Astronauts’ brains need a 3-year break after long missions
A new study found that astronaut's brains need a three-year break after long missions. Missions of up to six months expand the ventricles in astronauts' brains.
June 11, 2023
