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SpaceX launches mystery satellite to geostationary transfer orbit (video)
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX launched a mystery satellite to geostationary transfer orbit from Florida's Space Coast early Sunday morning (July 13).

Chinese company Landspace aims to debut its reusable methane rocket this year (video)
By Andrew Jones published
Landspace aims to debut its stainless steel Zhuque-3 rocket later this year, marking a bold step forward for China's commercial launch sector.

Keeping wastewater flowing into tomorrow's coffee | On the ISS this week July 7 - 11, 2025
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
The Expedition 73 and Axiom Mission 4 crews spent their second of two weeks together conducting science aboard the International Space Station.

Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman donating $15 million for Space Camp programs
By Mike Wall published
Jared Isaacman, the billionaire private astronaut who until recently was on track to lead NASA, is donating $15 million to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center for its Space Camp programs.

NASA SLS rocket booster spews fire | Space photo of the day for July 11, 2025
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
The test encountered an anomaly.

US Space Force practices 'orbital warfare' in largest-ever training event
By Brett Tingley published
The United States Space Force is undertaking its largest training exercise ever, in order to demonstrate that it is "prepared to fight and win in space."

Who is Sean Duffy, NASA's new interim chief? From champion lumberjack, reality TV star and Cabinet secretary to space
By Mike Wall published
President Donald Trump has tapped Transportation Secretary and former reality TV star Sean Duffy to lead NASA on an interim basis. Here's what we know about the man.

NASA, SpaceX targeting July 31 for launch of Crew-11 astronaut mission to ISS
By Josh Dinner published
NASA and SpaceX are targeting July 31 for the launch of the four-astronaut Crew-11 mission, which will fly a mix of rookies and spaceflight veterans to the ISS.
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