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SpaceX scales back plans for Starship's first high-altitude flight
SpaceX's Elon Musk now says Starship's first high-altitude flight will top out at 50,000 feet, not 60,000.
SpaceX's next Starship prototype will try a 60,000-foot return flight
Elon Musk has revealed that SpaceX's Starship SN8 prototype will have a nosecone and attempt a 60,000-foot return trip.
Space startup Astra's first orbital rocket launch ends prematurely
Rocket startup Astra's first orbital launch bid ended sooner than expected after its vehicle threatened to go off-course.
Virgin Galactic's last round of SpaceShipTwo tests begins October 22nd
Virgin Galactic has filed to start the first in a 'final' round of SpaceShipTwo tests on October 22nd, after which it will fly Richard Branson to space.
China says it landed a reusable spacecraft after a two-day flight
China says it has landed a reusable spacecraft after two days in orbit, possibly helping it compete with the US Air Force's X-37B.
Watch ULA abort a rocket launch at the last moment
The United Launch Alliance had to abort a launch at the last possible moment,
Rocket Lab will resume launches no sooner than August 27th
Rocket Lab has revealed that it will resume launches as soon as August 27th.
SpaceX Crew Dragon completes historic mission with an ocean landing
SpaceX's Crew Dragon has landed in the Atlantic after completing the first crewed private mission to space.
Watch SpaceX return Crew Dragon astronauts to Earth starting at 5:45PM ET
SpaceX is about to return astronauts to Earth aboard Crew Dragon for the first time, and you can watch starting at 5:45PM Eastern.
'For All Mankind' season 2 teaser introduces the Space Shuttle
Apple has released a teaser for the second season of 'For All Mankind,' introducing '80s technology like the Space Shuttle.
UAE successfully launches its Hope Probe on a mission to Mars
The UAE’s Mars-bound Hope mission has successfully launched from Japan's Tanegashima Space Center aboard a Mitsubishi H-2A rocket. About an hour after liftoff, the Hope Probe separated from the rocket to rapturous applause from controllers and engineers at the UAE Space Agency.
Watch the UAE launch its first Mars mission at 5:58PM ET
The UAE is launching its first mission to Mars at 5:58PM Eastern, and you can watch it live.
NASA's SpaceX Crew Dragon astronauts will return to Earth on August 2nd
NASA is planning for the SpaceX Crew Dragon to return to Earth on August 2nd.
NASA-backed project could automatically fix 3D printing for Moon bases
NASA has chosen a project that could automatically fix 3D printing for Moon bases, helping colonies reduce their dependence on Earth.
Rocket Lab mission fails shortly after launch
Rocket Lab's 13th mission ended in failure when the vehicle had an 'anomaly' during its second-stage burn.
Watch Rocket Lab launch a Canon satellite into space at 5:19PM ET
Rocket Lab is launching a Canon satellite and other payloads into orbit at 5:19PM Eastern, and you can watch the mission as it happens.
Virgin Galactic will livestream its SpaceShipTwo cabin reveal on July 28th
Virgin Galactic will reveal the SpaceShipTwo's cabin interior on July 28th.
NASA delays Mars rover launch until at least July 30th
NASA and ULA have postponed the Mars Perseverance rover's launch until July 30th due to launch vehicle delays.
EU will speed up its spaceflight plans in response to SpaceX and China
The EU's space chief has promised to accelerate plans due in part to pressure from SpaceX and China.
NASA plans to use private spacecraft for crewed suborbital flights
NASA has begun an effort to fly astronauts and other people aboard private spacecraft that could be more affordable and accessible.