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Atlas V rocket launch of US military space mission delayed to Monday. How to watch live.
An Atlas V is scheduled to blast off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 4:04 a.m. EDT (0904 GMT) on Dec. 6 for the U.S. Space Force.
Arianespace Soyuz rocket launches Galileo navigation satellites into orbit in picturesque nighttime liftoff
An Arianespace Soyuz rocket carrying 2 Galileo navigation satellites launched into orbit Saturday night, Dec. 4.
I fought off alien spaceships, monsters and more in Fortnite's Chapter 2 finale 'The End'
Alien spaceships swarmed over the Fortnite island during the season finale of the battle royale game Saturday (Dec. 4).
'Star Trek: Discovery' season 4, episode 3 is stuffed full of subplots and side stories (recap)
So much happens in Star Trek: Discovery's season 4 episode "Choose To Live" that it can be overwhelming.
How NASA's new laser communications mission will work in space
The goal is to speed up solar system communications.

See Comet Leonard at its Best
The year's brightest comet is now on display in the predawn sky this week and next. Here's how to find it. The post See Comet Leonard at its Best appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, December 3 – 11
The crescent Moon at dusk hangs under Venus, then Saturn, then Jupiter. Comet Leonard is at its best before dawn. And welcome in, Orion! The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, December 3 – 11 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Nearest Supermassive Black Hole Pair Discovered
Astronomers have observed a pair of supermassive black holes set to collide in 250 million years. The post Nearest Supermassive Black Hole Pair Discovered appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
December: Geminid Meteors & Comet Leonard
December’s solstice brings the longest northern nights, and it’s a busy month for stargazers: the Geminid meteors, a visit from Comet Leonard, and a plethora of bright stars and constellations. The post December: Geminid Meteors & Comet Leonard appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Meet Proxima Centauri: The Closest Star
Proxima Centauri is the dimmest and smallest of the Alpha Centauri system, but it has the honor of being the nearest star. The post Meet Proxima Centauri: The Closest Star appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

India’s Chandrayaan-2 maneuvered to avoid close approach to NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter
India’s Chandrayaan-2 lunar orbiter maneuvered in October to avoid a close approach to NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) spacecraft, a conjunction both agencies have acknowledged but have said little more about. SpaceNews
Changes ahead for Space Force procurement organizations
A new senior procurement executive for space programs will oversee the transfer of the Space Development Agency and a restructuring of the Space Systems Command SpaceNews
NASA to award SpaceX three more commercial crew flights
NASA announced Dec. 3 its intent to purchase three more commercial crew missions from SpaceX as a hedge against further delays in the certification of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner. SpaceNews
Northrop Grumman wins NASA contract for SLS booster production
NASA awarded a contract to Northrop Grumman Dec. 2 for the production of several pairs of Space Launch System solid rocket boosters as well as development of a new version of the booster. SpaceNews
Three startups win prize money from U.S. Space Force accelerator
Varda Space Industries, SCOUT and Neutron Star Systems were the top three startups in the Hyperspace Challenge SpaceNews