Watch SpaceX's 2nd Starship launch on Nov. 17!

SpaceX Starship cleared for Nov. 17 launch | What time is SpaceX's 2nd Starship launch? | How SpaceX's 2nd Starship test will work Created for ceo.studentlike.spuniv@blogger.com |  Web Version November 16, 2023 CONNECT WITH SPACE.COM       Something amazing every day. SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE   The Launchpad SpaceX Starship cleared for Nov. 17 launch (Patrick T. Fallon/Getty Images) It's official: Starship has been cleared for its second-ever liftoff. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration announced Nov. 15 that it has granted a license for the second launch of Starship, SpaceX's next-generation space transportation system. The launch is now set for Friday, Nov. 17, at 8 a.m. EST (1300 GMT). SpaceX is hoping this second time will be the charm after months of launch pad repairs and Starship/Super Heavy booster upgrades following a failed first launch test on April 20. Full Story: Space (11/15)  What time is SpaceX's 2nd Starship launch? Space (11/15)  How SpaceX's 2nd Starship test will work Space (11/16)  How to watch the Starship launch online Space (11/15)  James Webb Space Telescope's sandy exoplanet surprise (ESA / NASA) A "fluffy" exoplanet called WASP-107b has revealed some surprising new details, according to the latest discovery from the James Webb Space Telescope. It has an atmosphere filled with water vapor, sulfur and yes, silicate sand clouds in the sky. Here's what we know. Full Story: Space (11/15)  Black Friday: Space Deal of the Day Save $500 Unistellar's eQuinox 2 right now (Jase Parnell-Brookes) The Unistellar eQuinox 2 smart telescope is now $500 off in this early Black Friday telescope deal, available from the manufacturer's website. Full Story: Space (11/16)  Celestron's StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ is $150 off (B&H Photo) We've rarely seen the Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ telescope at a lower price and now you can save $150 ahead of Black Friday. We gave this ideal beginner telescope four out of five stars in our Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ review and it sits near the top of our Best beginner telescope buying guide for good reason. Find out why it's a good deal. Full Story: Space (11/16)  Skywatching Milky Way's dusty galaxy heart has a strange glow (Miguel Claro) The Milky Way's dusty heart glows eerily in a new high-resolution image from Portugal. Photographer Miguel Claro captured a wide, deep-sky view of the Milky Way at the Dark Sky Alqueva Reserve, focusing on the dark heart of our home galaxy and the glowing gas clouds in that region, known as nebulas. See the story behind the image. Full Story: Space (11/16)  Spaceflight White House sets rules for private space stations (Axiom Space) Just like the growing space tourism market, private space stations are on their way alongside a slew of other commercial space offerings from aerospace companies around the world. This week, the White House laid out a possible regulatory framework for humanity's commercial spaceflight future. Full Story: Space (11/15)  Science & Astronomy Dead Cassini probe sheds light on Saturn's rings (NASA) Undoubtedly, of the wonders of the solar system, Saturn's angelic rings stand out as a fan-favorite. And in 1997, with its eye on the prize, the Cassini spacecraft embarked on a seven year voyage to Saturn with the mission of conducting the most rigorous survey ever of the planet, its moons and, of course, those spectacular rings. Full Story: Space (11/16)  SpaceX This satellite can pinpoint carbon emissions from space (GHGSat) The satellite, called Vanguard, will be able to detect emissions from individual coal and gas-fired power plants, large oil refineries, steel plants and other polluting industrial facilities, the first ever to be able to do so. It just launched on SpaceX's Transporter 9 rideshare mission on Nov. 11. Full Story: Space (11/14)  Star Trek 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Season 2 Blu-Ray on Dec. 5 (Paramount) "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" has been a revelation for loyal "Star Trek" fans of all stripes. Its season 2, yes even that musical episode, will drop onto Blu-Ray on Dec. 5 and will even come with a Subspace Rhapsody poster! Full Story: Space (11/16)  Editor's Note Will SpaceX's Starship really fly? So that's a wrap for today, Space Fans.  We'll see you on Friday with updates on SpaceX's Starship launch! Will it get off the ground? Will the Super Heavy destroy the launch pad again? Whatever happens, SpaceX has said it will be one to remember. "Excitement guaranteed," the company says.   Sign Up  |    Update Profile  |    Unsubscribe Privacy Policy  |    Cookies Policy  |    Terms and Conditions CONTACT US: FEEDBACK  |    ADVERTISE Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036