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Living spaceships, plague planets, and a quote from Josef Mengele: 'The Sixth Nik' is NYT bestselling author Daniel Kraus' 1st sci-fi novel, and it's really weird

By Jeff Spry published

Read an excerpt of this deep-space mystery from the prolific writer of 'Whalefall' and 'Angel Down.'

Space Books
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NASA delays critical Artemis 2 rocket fueling test due to below-freezing temperatures, launch no earlier than Feb. 8

By Josh Dinner published

NASA has been forced to delay a critical fueling test for its Artemis 2 moon rocket due to unusually cold weather forecasted to hit the Space Coast this weekend.

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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
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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
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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
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Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) crumbles apart in stunning new telescope images

By Elizabeth Howell published

The comet broke into pieces after making a close approach around the sun in October 2025.

Comets
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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
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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
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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."

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A time lapse photo captures the break streak of a rocket launching into the early morning dark blue sky over a body of water

SpaceX launches Starlink satellites from two coasts in two days

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 25 Starlink satellites lifted off from California on Jan. 29, 2026. The company repeated the feat the next day with 29 satellites from Florida.

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