ESA-China SMILE mission lifts off to deliver first global images of Earth's magnetosphere The SMILE mission developed jointly ...

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In 2026, space exploration advanced on multiple fronts, from NASA’s Artemis II crewed lunar flyby to vast new exoplanet discoveries and breakthrough observations by the James Webb Space Telescope.

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SpaceX's powerful Falcon Heavy rocket flew for the first time in 18 months on Wednesday (April 29), and a sharp-eyed satellite was watching. The Falcon Heavy launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center ...

The mission's purpose is to deliver more Starlink broadband internet satellites into low-Earth orbit. A live webcast of the launch will be available on the SpaceX website and its X social media ...

Falcon Heavy's 12th-ever mission launched lifted off at 10:13 a.m. ET on Wednesday (April 29). When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

USA TODAY Network's Space Team will cover the launch, 90 minutes before liftoff, at floridatoday.com/space. ULA's Atlas V rocket should be visible for most of Florida ...

The first mission will deploy Starlink broadband internet satellites into low-Earth orbit. A second launch will be a rideshare mission, deploying multiple satellites for various customers. Launch ...

The mission's purpose is to deliver more Starlink broadband internet satellites into low-Earth orbit. The launch window opens at 7 p.m. PT on Tuesday, May 5, with a backup opportunity the next day.