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engineering · Space.com · 11h ago
Why did Starship Flight 15 booster abort 'chopsticks' landing catch? SpaceX still investigating (video)
SpaceX investigates why Starship Flight 15's booster missed its planned landing catch during test flight on Nov. 13.
engineering · Space.com · 11h ago
On this day in space! Nov. 14, 1969: NASA's Apollo 12 astronauts launch to the moon on a 'pinpoint landing' lunar mission
Apollo 12 launched to the moon on Nov. 14, 1969, carrying astronauts for a precision lunar landing mission.
engineering · Space.com · 13h ago
Watch SpaceX will attempt its 1st-ever 'chopsticks' Starship landing catch of a rocket from orbit today (livestream)
SpaceX planned to catch Starship's upper stage at the launch pad on Nov. 14, marking the first attempted catch from orbit.
engineering · Space.com · 1d ago
SpaceX launches Starship on ambitious 22-hour Flight 15 test, but aborts booster 'chopsticks' catch (video)
SpaceX's Starship reached orbit on its 15th test flight but aborted the booster catch attempt at the launch site.
engineering · Space.com · 1d ago
Rocket Lab launching 100th space mission early on Nov. 14: Watch it live
Rocket Lab will launch its 100th space mission shortly after midnight on Nov. 14.
engineering · Space.com · 1d ago
'Arrival' at 10: Denis Villeneuve's alien visitation classic that reminded us it's good to talk
How the 'Dune' director turned a little-known short story into one of the best sci-fi movies of the 21st century
engineering · Space.com · 1d ago
Think you have good eyesight? Try counting the stars in the Pleiades tonight
Every November, I give myself a completely unscientific eyesight test using one of my favorite sights in the night sky — the Pleiades. How many stars can you see?
engineering · Space.com · 1d ago
'Martian Isolation' is an upcoming sci-fi survival horror game that looks like 'The Martian' and 'Event Horizon' had a horrific child
It looks like 'The Martian,' but due to international copyright laws, it's not.
engineering · SpaceQ · 1d ago
Obruta Space Solutions signs testing deal with Northern Ireland’s Resonate
Obruta Space Solutions contracted with Northern Ireland's Resonate Testing to conduct vacuum, vibration, and shock testing on spacecraft docking hardware.
engineering · Space.com · 1d ago
Astronaut Suni Williams rides through NYC as Grand Marshal of the Veterans Day Parade | Space photo of the day for Nov. 13, 2026
NASA astronaut Suni Williams served as Grand Marshal of New York City's Veterans Day Parade on November 11, 2026.
engineering · Payload · 2d ago
Canadian Lunar Rovers Ready for Next Phase—And An Earlier Launch
Canadensys, MDA Space, and Mission Control completed Phase 0 study for lunar utility rovers supporting Artemis, with launch planned earlier than expected.
engineering · Space.com · 2d ago
Double-catch drama: Why Starship's Flight 15 is so important to SpaceX
SpaceX is launching Starship on a double-catch mission attempt on November 13, targeting unprecedented booster and ship recovery.
engineering · Space.com · 2d ago
Powerful Vulcan Centaur rocket launching for 1st time in 9 months today: Watch it live
United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur will launch 40 Amazon internet satellites on November 13, its first flight since February.
engineering · Space.com · 2d ago
'Don't panic': SpaceX pens familiar message on Starship ahead of historic double-catch test flight
SpaceX painted 'Don't panic' on Starship ahead of today's double-catch test flight, repeating a phrase the company has used previously.
engineering · Space.com · 2d ago
Watch SpaceX attempt a historic Starship launch and double-catch landing today (Nov. 13)
SpaceX is launching Starship on November 13 with an attempt to catch the booster and upper stage with launch tower arms.
engineering · Space.com · 2d ago
'Man of Tomorrow': Release date, plot, cast & everything we know about the 'Superman' sequel
Not relevant to North American space industry.
engineering · Space.com · 2d ago
On this day in space! Nov. 12, 2014: European Philae probe lands on Comet 67P, bounced twice and then got lost for nearly 2 years
The European Philae probe landed on Comet 67P on Nov. 12, 2014, bounced twice, and was lost for nearly two years before being relocated.
engineering · NASA · 2d ago
I Am Artemis Katie Spicer
NASA lander integration lead Katie Spicer will oversee Blue Origin's Blue Moon Mark 2 lander as part of the Artemis program.
engineering · Space.com · 2d ago
SpaceX's Starship megarocket will launch to orbit on Nov. 13. Will you be able to spot it in the night sky?
SpaceX's Starship megarocket is scheduled to launch to orbit on Nov. 13 and will be visible from Earth as a bright object in the night sky.
engineering · SpaceNews · 2d ago
UARX Space Marks a Milestone for Spain’s Space Industry with the Maiden Flight of OSSIE-D, Featuring a Complete Power Subsystem Supplied by DHV Technology
UARX Space achieved a milestone with the maiden flight of OSSIE-D, an orbital transfer vehicle featuring a power subsystem from DHV Technology.
engineering · NASA · 2d ago
Heart in the Sky at NASA Kennedy
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds performed aerial demonstrations at NASA Kennedy Space Center's MAX POWER aerospace festival.
engineering · NASA · 2d ago
NASA Ames Stars of the Month: November 2026
NASA Ames recognized three scientists for contributions to space exploration research and operations.
engineering · Space.com · 2d ago
Pakistani astronaut set to become 1st international visitor to China's Tiangong space station this month
A Pakistani astronaut will fly to China's Tiangong space station aboard Shenzhou 24 as the first international visitor.
engineering · Space.com · 2d ago
Satellite snaps rare birds-eye view of the ISS | Space photo of the day for Nov. 12, 2026
A commercial satellite captured imagery of the International Space Station from orbit, providing a unique perspective.
engineering · NASA · 3d ago
Through NASA’s Lens: Capturing Space Shuttle Endeavour’s Move to LA
NASA documented Space Shuttle Endeavour's final ferry flight atop a 747 carrier aircraft to its new home in Los Angeles in 2012.
engineering · Space.com · 3d ago
SpaceX launches 2nd mystery mission for US Space Force in 6-day span (photos)
SpaceX launched a classified mission for the U.S. Space Force from California, marking the company's second such mission in six days.
engineering · SpaceNews · 3d ago
Senate committee takes up nominees for NASA chief financial officer and inspector general
Senate committee advances nominations for NASA's chief financial officer and inspector general positions.
engineering · Space.com · 3d ago
NASA kick-starts a fresh push to bring Mars samples home
NASA is launching a new initiative for Mars Sample Return called the Perseverance Sample Retrieval Architecture.
engineering · Space.com · 3d ago
On this day in space! Nov. 11, 1966: NASA launches Gemini 12 mission with astronaut icons Buzz Aldrin and Jim Lovell aboard
Gemini 12 launched on Nov. 11, 1966, carrying Buzz Aldrin and Jim Lovell, and helped pave the way for NASA's Apollo program.
engineering · SpaceNews · 3d ago
Moog Marks 25 Years Since ESPA Design Milestone: Innovating Space Rideshare
Moog marks 25 years since the Evolved Secondary Payload Adapter design milestone, a key component for rideshare missions.