Skywatching

Is a MacBook or Windows laptop better for astrophotography?

By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published

Both Windows and MacBooks have advantages for astrophotography, but the choice will depend on your power level and budget.

Skywatching Kit
The moon is pictured shining in the night sky with a bright point of light representing Jupiter to its upper left. A stone statue of a military figure atop an ornate column is positioned to the right of the shot, appearing to face the solar system pair.

See the moon glow next to mighty Jupiter in the winter sky tonight

By Anthony Wood published

The moon greets Jupiter two days ahead of its full moon phase on Feb. 1.

Stargazing
graphic with night sky in large font and silhouettes of people below looking up at the night sky.

Night sky for tonight and the weekend: Don't miss the full 'Snow Moon' dominate the winter sky

By Jamie Carter last updated

Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.

Stargazing
VIEW MORE

Spaceflight

An orange rocket with a white top stands against a dynamic sky. A danger sign stands on the left.

Artemis 2 SLS wet dress rehearsal latest news: Moon rocket fueling test now set for Feb. 2

By Josh Dinner published

Friday, Jan. 30, 2026: Follow NASA's last major test of SLS before the launch of Artemis 2 and a crew of astronauts around the moon.

Artemis
Four bright orange spacesuits with the circular NASA logo and American and Canadian flags on the arms hang on a rack in the middle of an empty room with chairs to the right and an image on the back white wall of two astronauts looking at each other

Artemis 2 moon suits ready to make history | Space photo of the day for Jan. 30, 2026

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

Time to suit up!

Artemis
a triple-core rocket blasts off under a sunny, partly cloudy blue sky. smoke expands below next to an obscured launch tower, near a long white hanger with SPACEX written on the side. To the left, a bird flies away.

Rocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?

By Josh Dinner, Tariq Malik last updated

Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.

Launches & Spacecraft
Graphic illustration with 'space calendar' in large blue neon letters and 2023 below it in smaller white letters. Below the title are four neon images depicting a meteor or comet, a telescope, a rocket launch and an astronaut's helmet. There is a starry background to the entire image.

Space calendar 2026: Rocket launches, skywatching events, missions & more!

By Space.com last updated

Reference Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2026 with our space calendar.

Reference
rows of metallic objects are folded up in a rack high above earth

From space to the seabed, critical infrastructure is becoming more vulnerable, experts warn: 'People don't realize how dependent we are'

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

"We are on Day 1. A lot more needs to be done."

Satellites
VIEW MORE

Science & Astronomy

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2026.

Reference
A close up of a gray planet in the darkness of space with streaks of brown running across it

Jupiter's moon Europa has an ice shell about 18 miles thick — and that could be bad news for alien life

By Julian Dossett published

Using data gathered by NASA's Juno Jupiter orbiter, scientists estimate that Europa's ice shell is about 18 miles thick — which could make it hard for nutrients to get down to its buried ocean.

Jupiter
VIEW MORE

Space Photo of the Day

VIEW MORE IMAGES

Entertainment

New 'Starfleet Academy' episode 'Vox in Excelso' shows that Klingons are the most versatile species in 'Star Trek'

By Richard Edwards published

Think Klingons are just loudmouthed louts with terrible table manners? Think again…

Space Movies & Shows

This trio of 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' cadets weren't Trekkies before the show, but they are now (interview)

By Jeff Spry published

"It's like when you watch 'The Lord of the Rings.' It feels like it's drawing from such a deep well of history."

Space Movies & Shows
VIEW MORE

What's Up In Space Today

Search For Life

The Goldilocks zone, or habitable zone, is the sweet spot around a star where we might find planets like our own.

Goodbye Goldilocks: Scientists may have to look beyond habitable zones to find alien life

By Victoria Corless published

Scientists may need to broaden their horizons in their search for alien life.

Search for Life
A peptide chain forms on an icy grain of dust between stars

Proteins before planets: How space ice may have created the 1st building blocks of life

By Victoria Corless published

"We used to think that only very simple molecules could be created in these clouds. But we have shown that this is clearly not the case."

Search for Life
Two black and yellow bees sit opposite each other on a purple flower with tall stringy petals with a green background behind them.

Can we use bees as a model of intelligent alien life to develop interstellar communication?

By Andrew Greentree, Adrian Dyer, Scarlett Howard published

We frequently question whether we are alone in the universe.

Search for Life
VIEW MORE

Technology

a white jet on a tarmac

NASA research jet makes fiery 'wheels-up landing' after experiencing mechanical issue (video)

By Brett Tingley published

One of NASA's high-altitude WB-57 research jet made a fiery wheels-up landing on Tuesday (Jan. 27) after a mechanical issue prevented it from lowering its landing gear.

Aerospace
A large gray plane rolls on a runway with a man wearing army fatigues waving it forward

NASA gets new F-15 fighter jet to chase its X-59 'quiet' supersonic aircraft

By Julian Dossett published

What role will F-15 jets play in the future of supersonic flight?

Aerospace
Best stargazing apps: Image shows person holding mobile up to starry night sky

Best stargazing apps 2026: Navigate the night sky with these AR apps and virtual star maps

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated

Buying Guide Looking for the best stargazing apps to learn about the night sky? We've rounded up our favorites right here.

Buying Guide
VIEW MORE