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Extraordinary challenges ahead for Webb space telescope
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Christmas Day launch confirmed for space telescope
After a one-day delay to assess threatening weather, the Webb telescope is on track for launch Saturday.
SpaceX faced COVID-19 outbreak, health records show
Rocket builder says that the more than 100 employees who tested positive were infected outside of work.
SpaceX launches supplies and holiday presents for space station crew
SpaceX's 31st Falcon 9 launch this year set a new record for the California rocket builder.
James Webb Space Telescope launch delayed to Christmas Day
Mission managers will take another look at the forecast Wednesday to confirm a December 25 launch.
$10 billion space telescope promises deepest look yet into universe
Years behind schedule and billions over budget, the James Webb Space Telescope promises an astronomical revolution.
NASA recording of Jupiter's largest moon sounds like R2-D2
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SpaceX launches two Falcon 9 rockets from both coasts in one day
SpaceX's end-of-year launch surge was highlighted by Falcon 9 launches from both coasts Saturday.
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Test results awaited to set launch date for James Webb Space Telescope
Astronomers await word on results of final testing before setting launch date for the $10 billion space telescope.
NASA probe is first spacecraft to enter the sun's atmosphere
The Parker Solar Probe has braved 2 million degree Fahrenheit heat to do what was previously thought impossible.
James Webb Space Telescope launch delayed
The launch of the $10 billion successor to Hubble is slipping at least two days due to a last-minute data relay issue.
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