A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lit up the dusk sky over southern California on Sunday (Sept. 28) as it carried a new stack of 28 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit. The evening launch at 10:04 p.m.

Why it's so special: Stars in the Milky Way galaxy are born in huge molecular clouds. The most massive is Sagittarius B2, which is just a few hundred light-years from our the galaxy's central black ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Space debris is cluttering low Earth orbit, posing a growing threat to satellites, space stations, and future missions. Experts warn that collisions with abandoned rockets and dead satellites could ...

Texas-based aerospace company Vivace, which operates a manufacturing center at the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans East, has landed a contract to help build a space station for Starlab Space, ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

GLENCOE - On the quiet stretch of Simpson Road outside Glencoe, two concrete silos rise above the Thames River flats. Once built to hold feed, they now carry something different: stories, memory, and ...

We spend a lot of time inside our homes, and when each space is a perfect blend of who we are and how we live, we can truly relax and enjoy moments with family and friends. Designing spaces that “feel ...

The 9th Tour d’Aldershot takes to the streets and bike paths of Aldershot and surrounding areas Saturday, Sept. 27, in support of Next Door Social Space. The cycling event, featuring routes of 80, 40, ...

With the Panthers likely losing their trusted captain Alex Barkov for the season, it is easy to write this team off as they face an unprecedented challenge in keeping their Stanley Cup success going.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. — The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex remains open to the public despite the government shutdown, ensuring visitors can continue exploring its various attractions.