A Legendary Rocket’s Final Flight and More Top Space Images of the Week

It’s been a wild and wacky last few weeks in space, not to mention awe-inspiring, as a spectacular total solar eclipse graced the skies across North America. We also said goodbye to a trusty old rocket, while saying hello to what might finally be the first crewed mission of Boeing’s beleaguered Starliner spacecraft.

This week’s space-themed slideshow is a two-for-one special, as last Friday’s edition didn’t go out. So without further ado, let’s get this cosmic party started.