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'We can handle any kind of difficult situation': Crew-11 astronauts say 1st medical evacuation from ISS had a silver lining

The fact that Crew-11 returned to Earth safely despite unprecedented circumstances bodes well for the success of future missions that go farther afield, astronauts said.

'Eye of God' nebula looks like a cosmic lava lamp in new James Webb Space Telescope image

It may be one of the most iconic sights in the night sky, but astronomers have never seen the Helix Nebula like this before.

'Legends of Tomorrow' at 10: Celebrating DC's scrappy version of 'Back to the Future'

Great Scott! Legends of Tomorrow still rocks even 10 years later.

Record-setting astronaut Suni Williams retires from NASA after 27 years

Astronaut Suni Williams left NASA late last month after 27 years of service. She spent a total of 608 days in space, more than all but one other American astronaut.

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin plans to build 5,400-satellite megaconstellation

Blue Origin just announced "TeraWave," a planned satellite megaconstellation designed for customers who need super-high-throughput communication services.

You're getting warmer! Hot dark matter could refine cosmic game of hide and seek

"Dark matter can be red hot when it is born, but still have time to cool down before galaxies begin to form."

Sci-fi extraction shooter 'Marathon' is coming March 5, with new trailer showcasing all-star voice cast, collector's edition & more (video)

Bungie's next game returns with a new in-engine trailer and more details ahead of its long-awaited release.

Save 33% and watch Disney+ for just £3.99 a month. Don't miss out, this offer ends in January!

With a host of exciting new Marvel and Star Wars releases landing this year, Disney Plus is the streaming subscription to have in 2026 and now it's a third cheaper with this UK-only deal.

Chinese capsule damaged by space-junk strike returns to Earth (video)

The first emergency operation in the history of China's human spaceflight program ended on Jan. 19 when an uncrewed Shenzhou 20 capsule damaged by a space-junk strike came safely down to Earth.

Hubble sees baby stars in Large Magellanic Cloud | Space photo of the day for Jan. 21, 2026

The Large Magellanic Cloud, or LMC, is a key spot for astronomers to study star formation.

US Space Force awards 1st-of-its-kind $52 million contract to deorbit its satellites

Starfish Space just scored a $52.5 million contract to deorbit satellites for the U.S. Space Force, the first deal ever signed for such "end of life" disposal services for a constellation in low Earth orbit.

NASA's Crew-11 astronauts to discuss medical evacuation from International Space Station today: Watch it live

The four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-11 mission will discuss their shorter-than-expected stay aboard the International Space Station today (Jan. 21), and you can watch it live.

Watch private German rocket attempt history-making launch from Norway today

Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket will try to become the first vehicle ever to reach orbit from European soil today (Jan. 21), and you can watch the action live.

Mysterious polar weather on Jupiter and Saturn could be key to understanding their insides

"I don't think anyone's made this connection between the surface fluid pattern and the interior properties of these planets."

Watch Blue Origin launch 6 people to suborbital space on Jan. 22

Blue Origin will launch six people to the final frontier on Thursday (Jan. 22), and you can watch the space tourism mission live.

How to make a super-Earth: The universe's most common planets are whittled down by stellar radiation

The origin of super-Earths and sub-Neptunes has been revealed in a system of four young planets that are dramatically losing their thick atmospheres.

Total solar eclipse 2030: Everything you need to know about totality in southern Africa and southeast Australia

The total solar eclipse on Nov. 25, 2030, will mainly cross the Indian Ocean, but views will be possible from Australia, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Lesotho.

Northern lights may be visible in 10 states Jan. 20 as Earth's magnetic field 'rings like a bell' after CME impact

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Maine tonight as Earth reels from a colossal CME impact.

Earth was just hit by the strongest solar radiation storm in over 20 years — here's what it means

Earth just experienced a rare S4 solar radiation storm, the most intense since 2003 — powerful for satellites and astronauts, but harmless on the ground.

Universal truths: Astronomy's deepest theories quiz

Test your grasp of the forces and ideas that shape our universe.

Mars orbiter sees odd etchings in the sand | Space photo of the day for Jan. 20, 2025

Even though the Red Planet's atmosphere is thin, wind is still one of Mars' most relentless sculptors.

James Webb Space Telescope discovers young galaxies age rapidly: 'It's like seeing 2-year-old children act like teenagers'

"The knowledge of these will ultimately help us understand the formation of the first stars and planets and how our own Milky Way came into being."

Comet Wierzchos buzzes the sun later today: But can you see it?

C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) brightened significantly ahead of its close approach to the sun.

Severe G4 geomagnetic storm sparks jaw-dropping northern lights worldwide (photos)

A fast CME slammed into Earth on Jan. 19, unleashing hours of intense auroral activity and lighting up skies far beyond the poles.

An armada of 8,000+ Elite Dangerous players just embarked on a three-month expedition to explore the Milky Way, and there's still time to join them

To explore strange new worlds; to seek out new life and new civilizations; to boldly go where no one has gone before!

How astronomers plan to detect the signatures of alien life in the atmospheres of distant planets

Astonishingly, we can identify molecules present in the atmospheres of exoplanets.

What the first medical evacuation from the International Space Station tells us about healthcare in space

The evacuation raises a question worth exploring: how do astronauts stay healthy in space, and why is this early evacuation so unusual?

DJI Mini 5 Pro drone review

The DJI Mini 5 Pro is the best sub-250g drone ever made and redefines what’s possible in this regulator-friendly drone category.

Reborn black hole seen erupting across 1 million light-years of space like a cosmic volcano

"It's like watching a cosmic volcano erupt again after ages of calm — except this one is big enough to carve out structures stretching nearly a million light-years across space."

China previews how powerful its new Xuntian space telescope will be ahead of 2027 launch (video)

Chinese researchers have completed a full end-to-end simulation of the Chinese Space Station Telescope's observing systems, offering a preview of how the powerful scope will survey the universe.

Northern lights may be visible in 24 states Jan. 19 as a massive CME slams into Earth

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Colorado tonight as a speedy coronal mass ejection impacts Earth.

NASA rolls Artemis 2 moon rocket to launch pad | Space photo of the day for Jan. 19, 2025

America's next mission to the moon is happening in only a few weeks.

Was the Red Planet once blue? New evidence points to an ancient ocean on Mars

Ancient shoreline features hint that water on Mars once formed a vast ocean.

This is the sharpest view ever seen of a black hole's dusty disk

"Instead of Webb's 6.5-meter diameter, it's like we are observing this region with a 13-meter space telescope."

Sun unleashes powerful X-flare, CME hits Earth sparking severe geomagnetic storm

Aurora alert! The colossal solar storm could impact and trigger impressive northern lights.

Astronomers discover an enormous iron bar in the famous Ring Nebula: 'We definitely need to know more'

"One thing popped out as clear as anything, this previously unknown 'bar' of ionized iron atoms, in the middle of the familiar and iconic ring."

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 29 Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites launched from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.

Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown gets a release date, bringing roguelite survival action to the Delta Quadrant

Get stranded in the Delta Quadrant all over again when Star Trek Voyager – Across the Unknown warps in on February 19th.

Does antimatter 'fall up'?

We need to talk about antimatter.

'Starfleet Academy' isn't the first time that 'Star Trek' tried to go back to school

The new teen-led Paramount+ TV show isn't Trek's first attempt to study at the Academy.

What is below Earth, since space is present in every direction?

When my colleagues and I send them out to explore our solar system, it's important for us to understand the 3D map of our space neighborhood.

New moon of January 2026 brings prime views of Jupiter, Saturn and winter stars tonight

With the moon out of the way on Jan. 18, bright Jupiter and Saturn become stand-outs in the January night sky.

Hubble Telescope watches star blast out jet of hot gas 32 light-years long

The protostar is launching the longest outburst ever seen at 32 light-years long.

NASA rolls Artemis 2 rocket to the pad ahead of historic moon launch

On Saturday (Jan. 17), the rocket that will launch the Artemis 2 astronauts around the moon rolled to the pad for its historic mission, which could lift off just a few weeks from now.

Space.com headlines crossword quiz for week of Jan. 12, 2026: What is an Einstein-Rosen bridge more commonly known as?

Test your space smarts with our weekly crossword challenge, crafted from Space.com's biggest headlines.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 193 — A History of Tomorrow

On Episode 193 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with NASA Chief Historian Dr. Roger Launius about the space agency's past.

1 month until a 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse puts on a show — mostly for penguins

The first solar eclipse of the year will take place on Feb. 17, 2026.

Artemis 2 rocket rollout latest news: Giant NASA moon rocket arrives at launch pad

Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026: See our latest news and updates on NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket rollout to the launch pad.