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SpaceX delays launch of private Ax-4 astronaut mission to ISS due to rocket leak
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX has delayed the planned June 11 launch of the Ax-4 private astronaut mission to the ISS due to a liquid oxygen leak in its Falcon 9 rocket. No new target date has been announced.

Summer Game Fest 2025: The biggest space & sci-fi game reveals and announcements
By Fran Ruiz published
Another summer, another series of hot gaming showcases. These are the space and sci-fi video games that caught our attention during this year's events.

'I was a good, visible target': Jared Isaacman on why Trump pulled his NASA chief nomination
By Andrew Jones published
Jared Isaacman has opened up on why he believes his nomination to be NASA administrator was abruptly withdrawn by the White House.

2nd launch of Blue Origin's powerful New Glenn rocket delayed to Aug. 15 at the earliest
By Mike Wall published
Blue Origin is now targeting Aug. 15 at the earliest for the second-ever launch of its New Glenn rocket, a slip of several months.

Who is Franklin Richards, the superpowered baby shown in the new 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' trailer (video)
By Jeff Spry published
Blink and you'll miss him! The immortal son of Reed Richards and Sue Storm is in the new 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' trailer, but who is this adorable little Omega-level mutant?

'We've got a new mystery on our hands': Titan's weird wobble just got even stranger
By Victoria Corless published
New research reveals more about why Saturn's large moon tilts, a puzzle that has intrigued scientists for decades.

Coating satellites with super-black paint Vantablack could help fight light pollution crisis
By Tereza Pultarova published
Light streaks caused by passing satellites mar images taken by the world's most expensive telescopes. The problem is set to get worse.

With 35% off, the Estes Rockets Journey Launch set is a brilliant introduction to the joys of space flight and model rocketry — and at its cheapest price this year at Amazon
By Paul Brett published
Deals This fantastic rocket set can soar to 1100ft, has its own launch controller and launch pad system and even comes with an in-built landing system.
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