SpaceX launches 3 Block 2 BlueBird satellites for AST SpaceMobile
The mission is third time SpaceX will launch satellites for AST SpaceMobile and its first of the Block 2 iteration of the BlueBird satellites. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station...
Spaceflight Now | June 16, 2026
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NASA X-ray spacecraft catches jet erupting from 1st supermassive black hole imaged by humanity
"We could already see changes in the jet, but never with this level of detail in X-rays." ...
Latest from Space.com | June 16, 2026
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European rocket launches record-breaking mission with Amazon internet satellites (video)
An Ariane 6 heavy-lift rocket launched a record-breaking load to orbit early Wednesday morning (June 17), carrying a batch of Amazon Leo satellites to orbit. ...
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Look up! The moon and Venus will stage a rare daytime disappearing act today
The moon will briefly hide Venus during a rare daytime occultation on June 17, visible from parts of North America. ...
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The Nikon Z fc is our choice as the best budget camera — this retro-inspired beauty is at its best price of the year in this early Amazon Prime Day deal
Our expert was impressed with the looks and performance of this mirrorless APS-C Nikon. This excellent all-round performer is now at its best price this year ...
Latest from Space.com | June 16, 2026
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Watch a fireball burn a 300 mile path above the Midwest US (video)
The fireball traveled 300 miles in a matter of seconds before disintegrating in spectacular fashion. ...
Latest from Space.com | June 16, 2026
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The crescent moon joins 3 planets in a beautiful sunset sky show tonight
The crescent moon will shine alongside Jupiter, Venus and Mercury as it passes through the Beehive open star cluster on June 17. ...
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SpaceX IPO brings Starship to NYC | Space photo of the day for June 16, 2026
Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire shortly after SpaceX debuted on the Nasdaq. ...
Latest from Space.com | June 16, 2026
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Move over 'Mass Effect': 'Exodus' just got an extended gameplay reveal, and we are beyond hyped for this sci-fi RPG
Travel deep into the Centauri Cluster to the planet Sang in this riveting sneak peek ...
Latest from Space.com | June 16, 2026
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