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Massive supernova explosion may have created a binary black hole

"Our study provides a new direction to understand the whole evolutionary history of massive stars toward the formation of black hole binaries."

Starlink satellites lift off on SpaceX Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral

A SpaceX Falcon 9 carrying 29 Starlink satellites launched from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026.

NASA X-ray instrument finds black holes act like 'cosmic seesaws' shaping the universe

"We're seeing what could be described as an energetic tug-of-war inside the black hole's accretion flow."

How Mars' ancient lakes grew shields of ice to stay warm as the Red Planet froze

The findings potentially solve the paradox of how liquid water seems to have persisted on Mars even when the climate grew too cold.

Unusual 'ingredients' helped stars form in a galaxy near the Milky Way

Some newly found stars in a small galaxy called Sextans A are forming without some of the usual "ingredients," raising questions about how the early universe evolved.

ISS astronaut medical evacuation latest news:  Crew-11 astronauts to undock from station

NASA is returning four astronauts to Earth early from the International Space Station due to a medical concern with one of the Crew-11 astronauts. Here's the latest news.

Satellite sees snowy Greenland peaks from space | Space photo of the day for Jan. 14, 2026

Greenland's mountains greatly affect local climate patterns.

The universe should be packed with tiny galaxies — so where are they?

There may not be as nearly as many small galaxies in the early universe as astronomers predict there should be, which has big implications for the story of how our universe grew up.

Watch Crew-11 astronauts undock in 1st-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station today

SpaceX's Crew-11 astronauts will leave the International Space Station today (Jan. 14) in the first-ever medical evacuation from the orbiting lab, and you can watch it live.

The US really wants a nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030. 'Achieving this future requires harnessing nuclear power,' NASA chief says

NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy have firmed up their commitment to develop a nuclear reactor for use on the surface of the moon by 2030.

What time is SpaceX Crew-11's medical evacuation from the ISS on Jan. 14?

The four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-11 mission will leave the International Space Station on Jan. 14, in the first-ever medical evacuation from the orbital lab. Here are the details.

'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy': Paul Giamatti and Holly Hunter on beaming into the storied sci-fi franchise (interview)

'It felt really warm and welcoming. It was a lovely atmosphere the whole time.'

'Death by a thousand cuts': James Webb Space Telescope figures out how black hole murdered Pablo's Galaxy

"It points to a slow starvation rather than a single dramatic death blow."

Viruses may be more powerful in the International Space Station's microgravity environment

"Microgravity pushed evolution into corners of the phage we still don't fully understand"

Astronomers watch 2 supermassive black holes caught in a twisted dance with never-before-seen jet behavior

"This result shows that the Event Horizon Telescope is not only useful for producing spectacular images, but can also be used to understand the physics that govern black hole jets."

This stunning Orion Nebula photo will make you want to grab a telescope this week

The Orion Nebula is the closest large star-forming region, located within the Milky Way just 1,500 light-years from Earth.

'Backward and upward and tilted': Spaceflight causes astronauts' brains to shift inside their skulls

Space apparently changes your frame of mind in more ways than one.

Blast from the past: A rocket history quiz

Test how well you know the breakthroughs, pioneers, and turning points that shaped modern rocketry.

Guardians of trivia: How much do you know about the Space Force?

Think you know America's newest military branch? Take our quiz and prove you're Space Force‑savvy.

ISS astronauts spy airglow and dwarf galaxy | Space photo of the day for Jan. 13, 2026

Astronauts on the International Space Station were not only treated to a sight from Earth's atmosphere recently but also caught a glimpse of one of the Milky Way's nearest galactic neighbors.

We may be witnessing the messy death of a star in real time

For over two centuries, we have watched the red giant R Leonis dim and brighten with regularity, but this 'heartbeat' is beginning to speed up near the end of the star's life.

This company is taking $1 million reservations for hotel rooms on the moon

A California-based start-up wants to open a hotel on the moon by 2032 and is now accepting bookings for the out-of-this world travel experience.

Get a huge 25% off these Canon image-stabilized binoculars — one of our  favorites for stargazing under the new moon

The Canon 12x36 IS III binoculars are a great pair of image-stabilized optics that allow for shake-free observation of stars, nebulas and star clusters. They are now only $656 from Amazon.

SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites into orbit from Florida (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026.

Former NASA astronaut Mark Kelly sues Pentagon, Pete Hegseth over censure campaign

Former NASA astronaut and current U.S. Senator Mark Kelly is fighting back, suing the Pentagon for its plan to censure him over comments he made in a video late last year.

Experts push back against cancellation of NASA's Mars sample return project

Exploration advocates are pushing back against the planned cancellation of NASA's Mars sample return project, saying it could potentially find evidence of Red Planet life.

How Earth's orbit might help us find oil reserves within the planet

Scientists studying Jurassic rocks in China found that cyclical changes in Earth's orbit affected not only the climate, but also the development of shale oil reserves.

'Stranger Things' and 5 other places Einstein-Rosen Bridges have wormed their way into sci-fi

From the Upside Down through the Devil's Anus and beyond. Here are 6 times these theoretical wormholes turned up in sci-fi shows and movies.

Mystery shockwave around dead star stuns astronomers: 'We found something never seen before and entirely unexpected.'

"The surprise that a supposedly quiet, discless system could drive such a spectacular nebula was one of those rare 'wow' moments."

NASA funds new tech for upcoming 'Super Hubble' to search for alien life: 'We intend to move with urgency'

The observatory will combine tech from NASA's most powerful space telescopes.

Satellite sees 40-year-old iceberg melt, turn blue | Space photo of the day for January 12, 2025

Iceberg A23-A has been around since the Chernobyl explosion and Space Shuttle Challenger accident...but perhaps not for much longer.

Astronomers discover cosmic hamburger has the potential to grow giant planets

"The combination of extreme disk size, strong asymmetries, winds, and potential planet formation makes it the perfect laboratory for understanding how giant planets can form."

Astronomers baffled by 'mysterious disruptor' with a mass of 1 million suns and a black hole for a heart

"This is a structure we've never seen before, so it could be a new class of dark object."

I visited the largest collection of public telescopes in the US in Oregon's high desert, and the dark skies blew me away

Located south of Bend’s outdoor playland, I visited this Pacific Northwest gem for an enchanted winter evening of astronomical wonders

'A completely new manufacturing frontier': Space Forge fires up 1st commercial semiconductor factory in space

Such experiments have previously only been conducted aboard the International Space Station.

'Black Mirror' season 8 announced for Netflix, with creator Charlie Brooker back at the helm

'Luckily it does have a future, so I can confirm that 'Black Mirror' will return, just in time for reality to catch up with it.'

Indian PSLV rocket apparently fails for 2nd launch in a row (video)

India's PSLV rocket apparently failed Sunday night (Jan. 11) while trying to launch 16 payloads to space. It was the PSLV's first liftoff since a May 2025 failure.

SpaceX launches NASA's Pandora exoplanet mission, 3 dozen other satellites (video)

SpaceX launched NASA's Pandora exoplanet mission and about three dozen other payloads early Sunday morning (Jan. 11) on a rideshare flight called "Twilight."

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 192 — Space, 2026!

On Episode 192 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik looks forward to 2026, which promises to be the most exciting year in the new space age yet!

Space.com headlines crossword quiz for week of Jan. 5, 2026: The moon met which bright star in the night sky this week?

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

Moon fever hits DC as Artemis 2 rocket 'candle' lights up Washington Monument just 1 month before launch (photos)

The Washington Monument lit up on New Year's Eve in celebration of the Artemis 2 moon mission as well as the 250th anniversary year of the Declaration of Independence.

Astronaut on ISS captures spectacular orbital video of zodiacal light, auroras and the Pleiades

Kimiya Yui released the timelapse footage to celebrate his 300th cumulative day spent orbiting Earth.

SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites on its 3rd mission of 2026 (video)

SpaceX launched 29 Starlink broadband satellites to orbit from Florida's Space Coast on Friday (Jan. 9), acing its third mission of 2026.

NASA will evacuate SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts from International Space Station on Jan. 14

The first medical evacuation in the history of the International Space Station will take place on Jan. 14, when the four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-11 mission head home.

NASA to roll out rocket for Artemis 2 moon mission on Jan. 17

NASA plans to roll out its Artemis 2 moon rocket on Jan. 17, keeping the historic mission on track to launch as soon as Feb. 6.

Space skeleton crew: Just 3 astronauts will run the ISS after Crew-11's medical evacuation

NASA will bring four astronauts back to Earth early due to a health issue, leaving the International Space Station with just three crewmembers. But that's the way it used to be.