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What to know about SpaceX's satellite launch

On Friday, SpaceX launched an advanced GPS satellite into medium-Earth orbit. SpaceX experienced some launch hiccups earlier this week and the Federal Aviation Administration is calling for an investigation. Micah Maidenberg, a space reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins "The Daily Report" with more. Plus, Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams reflect on their unexpected nine-month stay on the International Space Station.

Watch: SpaceX rocket launches GPS

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched a GPS III-7 navigation satellite from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Friday. Here's how we covered it on "CBS News 24/7."

Astronomers' hunt for elusive "Planet Nine" takes surprising twist

U.S. astronomers hunting for "Planet Nine" have instead stumbled on what appears to be a new dwarf planet in the solar system's outer reaches.

What's next for Starship after 9th test?

The ninth test flight of SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship rocket launched Tuesday from Texas, but it wasn't all smooth flying. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has the details.

Mysterious object spotted in our galaxy is emitting X-rays and radio waves

Astronomers have discovered a mysterious new object in our Milky Way, which is emitting X-rays and radio waves at the same time.

SpaceX Starship's test flight fail

SpaceX's Super-Heavy Starship lost contact and went down in flames on its ninth test flight Tuesday. CBS News' Jason Allen has more updates.

SpaceX Starship's test flight fails

SpaceX's Super-Heavy Starship failed after launching, exploding and losing control during the program's ninth test flight. CBS News' Jason Allen has more from Dallas.

SpaceX loses contact with its Starship

Elon Musk's SpaceX confirms that it lost contact with its Starship rocket as it made its approach to come down in the Indian Ocean. CBS News' Jason Allen and Bill Harwood have more details.

SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship lifts off

SpaceX's 400-foot-tall Super Heavy-Starship lifted off for its ninth test flight on Tuesday evening from Boca Chica, Texas. CBS News' Jason Allen has more.

SpaceX to test Starship rocket

Elon Musk's SpaceX plans to launch its Starship rocket on a ninth test flight on Tuesday night. The last two tests broke apart, sending debris hurling back to Earth. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has the details.