SpaceX aborts launch 11 seconds before liftoff

Hello space fans! | NASA's X-59 'quiet' supersonic jet rolls out for test | JWST sees 'chaos' reign beneath Europa's icy surface Created for znamenski.spacecom@blogger.com | Web Version July 22, 2025 CONNECT WITH SPACE.COM       Something amazing every day. SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE   The Launchpad Hello space fans! There are many things happening for your daily read today, including NASA rolling out the X-59 supersonic jet for its first test drive.  Other stories in our roundup include SpaceX aborting its satellite launch with 11 seconds left before liftoff, the Hubble telescope seeing the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS and Darth Vader's screen-used lightsaber could be worth $3 million at auction. We have all that and more in our newsletter.  Thanks for exploring with us. Keep looking up,  Kenna  Content Manager, Space.com NASA's X-59 'quiet' supersonic jet rolls out for test The aircraft is undergoing its final round of tests before it finally takes to the sky for the first time. Read More JWST sees 'chaos' reign beneath Europa's icy surface "The chemistry in this location is really strange and exciting." Read More Space quiz! How many interstellar objects have entered our solar system? Click here for the answer! One Two Three Twelve Space Deal of the Day Best model rocket sets: NASA, Blue Origin and more Countdown the best model rockets currently available as we look at replica models, Estes sets and STEM rockets suitable for all ages and budgets. Read More Skywatching Trio of stunning nebulas seen from Central America "There's some great targets in the southern hemisphere, including the Carina Nebula." Read More Eclipse chasers share tips for upcoming eclipse Our expert travel guide to the 2026 total solar eclipse in Greenland, Iceland and Spain is packed with insider tips, travel advice and skywatching secrets from seasoned eclipse chasers. Read More Science & Astronomy Experts crack 1,000-year-old Betelgeuse mystery "Papers that predicted Betelgeuse's companion believed that no one would likely ever be able to image it." Read More Hubble spots interstellar invader Comet 3I/ATLAS The long-serving space telescope saw the third interloper to enter the solar system from beyond its limits late on Monday morning (July 21). Read More SpaceX SpaceX aborts launch 11 seconds before liftoff The company will try to launch the SES O3b mPOWER mission again on Tuesday (July 22). Read More Star Wars Vader's screen-used lightsaber may be $3 million This is the main dueling lightsaber used during the shooting of two Star Wars movies -- "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back" and "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi." Read More Today in Space On This Day: July 22, 1972: Venera 8 lands on Venus After traveling 117 days to get to Venus, the spacecraft only made it 50 minutes in the planet's harsh conditions Read More Image of day: Sky glows above Rubin Observatory Out in the Chilean Atacama Desert, the observatory has a clearer view thanks to no light pollution. Read More   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