Critical engine test for NASA's Space Launch System megarocket shuts down earlier than planned By Amy Thompson last updated 26 August 22 NASA fired up the core stage of its massive new megarocket Saturday (Jan. 16) in a critical test that appeared to shut down early.
NASA launches robotic archaeologist Lucy on ambitious mission to Trojan asteroids By Amy Thompson published 18 October 21 NASA's newest asteroid probe, named Lucy, successfully launched on 12-year mission to visit 8 asteroids early Saturday (Oct. 16).
SpaceX Inspiration4 astronauts return to Earth with historic splashdown off Florida coast By Amy Thompson published 19 September 21 After three days in space, SpaceX's first all-civilian crew returned to Earth tonight, splashing down off the Florida coast to end a historic mission.
SpaceX launches four civilians into orbit on historic Inspiration4 flight By Amy Thompson published 16 September 21 SpaceX made history tonight as it launched a crew of private citizens on a jaunt around Earth.
SpaceX launches new solar arrays to space station, nails rocket landing at sea By Amy Thompson published 3 June 21 SpaceX launched its 17th rocket of the year today (June 3), sending a robotic Dragon cargo capsule toward the International Space Station before nailing a landing at sea.
SpaceX launches 60 Starlink satellites in record 10th liftoff (and landing) of reused rocket By Amy Thompson published 10 May 21 A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 60 Starlink internet satellites into orbit early Sunday (May 9) and stuck a landing in a record 10th flight.
SpaceX rocket launches another 60 Starlink satellites, nails its 7th landing at sea By Amy Thompson published 29 April 21 A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched a new batch of 60 Starlink internet satellites into orbit on Wednesday evening (April 28) and nailed a landing at sea to top off a successful mission.
Huge Delta IV Heavy rocket launches US spy satellite to orbit By Amy Thompson published 27 April 21 A new U.S. spy satellite launched into space Monday afternoon (April 26) on the mightiest rocket built by the United Launch Alliance.
SpaceX's Starship SN11 rocket prototype explodes on landing By Amy Thompson published 30 March 21 We've got good news and bad news about the latest explosive SpaceX Starship test in Boca Chica, Texas.
SpaceX launches classified US spy satellite, sticks rocket landing to cap record year By Amy Thompson published 20 December 20
SpaceX Crew Dragon launches 4 astronauts to space station in historic flight By Amy Thompson published 16 November 20 A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon capsule launched its first operational space taxi flight for NASA Sunday (Nov. 15).
SpaceX launches 60 Starlink satellites and lands rocket at sea By Amy Thompson published 6 October 20 SpaceX delivered its 13th batch of Starlink satellites to orbit Tuesday (Oct.6), following a two-week delay due to bad weather.
Watch SpaceX launch 60 new Starlink internet satellites into orbit today By Amy Thompson published 28 September 20 SpaceX will launch 60 Starlink satellites into orbit today (Sept. 28) and you can watch it live here.
SpaceX to launch Starlink and BlackSky satellites into orbit today. Here's how to watch live. By Amy Thompson published 8 July 20 SpaceX will launch its tenth set of Starlink internet satellites into orbit today (July 8) and you can watch it live online.
Rocket Lab Electron launch fails to reach orbit, 7 satellites lost By Amy Thompson published 5 July 20 A Rocket Lab Electron booster carrying seven satellites failed to reach orbit during a Fourth of July launch Saturday.
SpaceX launches 58 Starlink satellites and 3 Planet SkySats, nails rocket landing By Amy Thompson published 13 June 20 The Starlink constellation is growing fast.
Space Force launches robotic X-37B space plane on new mystery mission By Amy Thompson published 17 May 20 The U.S. Space Force's mysterious X-37B space plane successfully launched on its sixth mystery mission from Florida today (May 17).
What's that in the sky? It's a SpaceX rocket, but it sure doesn't look like it By Amy Thompson published 22 March 20
SpaceX Just Launched 60 Starlink Satellites (And Nailed a Milestone Rocket Landing) By Amy Thompson published 11 November 19 SpaceX launched 60 Starlink satellites into orbit on its most flown Falcon 9 rocket yet, which made a historic fourth launch and landing on Monday (Nov. 11).
SpaceX to Attempt 1st West Coast Falcon 9 Rocket Landing on Sunday By Amy Thompson published 6 October 18 Smoke billowed around a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Tuesday, Oct. 2, as it briefly fired its engines during a preflight test from SLC-4E at California's Vandenberg Air Force Base.
NASA's Solar Probe Blasts Off to the Sun By Amy Thompson published 12 August 18 NASA's spectacular Parker Solar Probe launch to the sun today (Aug. 12) has scientists over the moon. Here's why they're so thrilled.
