Watch live: SpaceX's Crew-13 astronaut mission for NASA arriving at the ISS

SpaceX's Crew-13 astronaut mission for NASA is scheduled to arrive at the International Space Station today (Oct. 1) around 7 p.m. EDT (2300 GMT). Watch docking coverage here, beginning at 5:20 p.m. EDT (2120 GMT). You can also read our Crew-13 launch wrap story and follow our SpaceX Crew-13 live updates page.

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Skywatching

The night sky is more than just the moon and stars, if you know when and where to look.
Night sky October 2026 — What to look for in the sky this month

By Jules-Pierre Malartre Last updated

Reference Discover the best things to see in the night sky this month, from planets to moon meet-ups and deep-sky wonders.

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One of the best smart telescopes in-use against a starry sky
Best smart telescopes 2026: Observe stars, galaxies and nebulas with ease

By Kimberley Lane Last updated

Buying Guide The best smart telescopes make viewing the universe a breeze. Treat yourself to our top picks from Unistellar, Celestron, Vaonis and more.

Buying Guide
The moon cozies up to the 'Seven Sisters' Pleiades tonight — here's how to see the close encounter

By Jules-Pierre Malartre Published

See the waning gibbous moon meet the Pleiades star cluster and put your observing skills to the test.

Stargazing
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Spaceflight

SpaceX Crew-13 what time
What time will SpaceX launch Crew-13 astronauts for NASA today? How to watch live (full timeline)

By Tariq Malik Last updated

SpaceX's Crew-13 astronaut launch to the International Space Station will be an 8-hour flight. Here's when and how to watch it live.

Launches & Spacecraft
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket launches NASA's Europa Clipper mission from Florida on Oct. 14, 2024.
SpaceX's powerful Falcon Heavy rocket launching secret US spy mission tonight: Watch it live

By Mike Wall Published

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket will launch a reconnaissance mission for the U.S. government tonight (Oct. 1), and you can watch the action live.

Launches & Spacecraft
SpaceX's Crew-13 Crew Dragon capsule and Falcon 9 rocket on the pad in Florida ahead of their planned Oct. 1, 2026 launch.
SpaceX is ‘go’ to launch NASA’s Crew-13 astronaut mission to the ISS on Oct. 1

By Josh Dinner Published

NASA and SpaceX have given the "go" to proceed toward the Oct. 1 launch of four astronauts to the International Space Station. The Crew-13 mission will lift off at 11:10 a.m. ET, if all goes to plan.

Launches & Spacecraft
Artist's illustration of Europe's Rosetta probe ending its mission by touching down on Comet 67P Churyumov-Gerasimenko on Sept. 30, 2016.
On this day in space! Sept. 30, 2016: Europe's Rosetta spacecraft crash lands on Comet 67P, ending an epic mission

By Hanneke Weitering Published

On Sept. 30, 2016, the European Space Agency's Rosetta spacecraft purposely crashed into a comet. Here's why it mattered.

Space Exploration
a large black piece of fiberglass covered in metal bolts and plates lies on the ground beside a trail leading into a forest. mountains can be seen rolling in the distance
The risk of space debris falling to Earth and causing deaths and is growing, experts say

By Leonard David Published

If the increase in rocket launch frequency continues as it has for the last several years, the risk of falling space debris killing someone on the ground will rise as well, experts say.

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Science & Astronomy

NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its SHERLOC WATSON camera, located on the turret at the end of the rover's robotic arm. Perseverance acquired this image on Sept. 1, 2026 (Sol 1967, or Martian day 1,967 of the Mars 2020 mission) at the local mean solar time of 16:18:01.
Mars rover explores 'Wild West' on the Red Planet | Space photo of the day for Oct. 1, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published

NASA's Perseverance rover has been busy exploring Mars' "Wild West."

Mars
A NASA graphic showcasing the phases of the moon.
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.

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Space Photo of the Day

NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its SHERLOC WATSON camera, located on the turret at the end of the rover's robotic arm. Perseverance acquired this image on Sept. 1, 2026 (Sol 1967, or Martian day 1,967 of the Mars 2020 mission) at the local mean solar time of 16:18:01.
Mars rover explores 'Wild West' on the Red Planet | Space photo of the day for Oct. 1, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published

NASA's Perseverance rover has been busy exploring Mars' "Wild West."

Mars
Venice, as seen from orbit.
Satellite spies blue lagoon around Venice canals | Space photo of the day for Sept. 30, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published

The bright blue lagoon waters of Venice and its iconic canals stand out in this true-color satellite image.

Earth
NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 rocket sits on the launch pad.
NASA's Crew-13 mission readies on the launch pad | Space photo of the day for Sept. 29, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published

NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 rocket and spacecraft sit on the launch pad.

Human Spaceflight
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Entertainment

This Lego Smart Play Star Wars Millennium Falcon is the perfect shelf-sized playset and it's cheaper than ever

By Chris McMullen Published

20% off and packed with play features, this Lego Star Wars Smart Play Millennium Falcon is sure to delight Star Wars fans young and old, even if you overlook Lego's latest innovation.

Space Toys & Lego
a female character in uniform on a starship
'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' showrunners tells us why Season 4's time travel finale was 'almost the episode to end the show with' (interview)

By Jeff Spry Published

'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' showrunner Akiva Goldsman told Space that the time-traveling Season 4 finale was "almost the episode to end the show with."

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What's Up In Space Today

Search For Life

Screenshot from a video showing the amoeba Incendiamoeba cascadensis moving at 60 degrees Celsius (140 degrees Fahrenheit). When pushed to its limits in the lab, I. cascadensis can remain partially active at 150.8 degrees F (66 degrees C) and can recover from exposure to 158 degrees F (70 degrees C) for five minutes. However, 176 degrees F (80 degrees C) proved to be too much for the amoeba to come back from.
Newfound 'fire amoeba' could broaden the search for alien life to planets hotter than Earth

By Keith Cooper Published

A newfound amoeba just set a heat-tolerance record for multicellular organisms, widening the range of environments in which astrobiologists might find alien life.

Search for Life
Microbes could survive on Saturn's moon Enceladus — and scientists think we can find them

By Chelsea Gohd Published

Freezing drops of water accelerating through space could hold the truth about life beyond Earth.

Search for Life
Microscopic alien technology may be hidden in moon dust, scientists say

By Elizabeth Howell Published

Could we find alien technology embedded in moon dust?

Search for Life
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Technology

AstroForge plans to launch Autonomy-1, the first-ever fully autonomous space mission, aboard Stoke Space's Nova Pathfinder rocket in early 2027.
'Without a single command from the ground': Asteroid-mining company to launch world's 1st autonomous space mission in 2027

By Mike Wall Published

AstroForge plans to launch the first-ever totally autonomous space mission in 2027, potentially paving the way for a new era of exploration.

Technology
Our expert gave these powerful, budget-friendly binoculars five stars and now they're over $100 off

By Chris McMullen Published

Deals Looking for quality binoculars but don't want to spend a fortune? Our expert gave Nikon's M7 range our maximum rating and now the 10x42 model is the cheapest it's been in a long time.

Deals
Earthset captured through the Orion spacecraft window at 6:41 p.m. EDT, April 6, 2026, during the Artemis II crew’s flyby of the Moon. A muted blue Earth with bright white clouds sets behind the cratered lunar surface. The dark portion of Earth is experiencing nighttime. On Earth’s day side, swirling clouds are visible over the Australia and Oceania region.
The battlefield now extends all the way to the moon, U.S. military's highest-ranking officer says

By Mike Wall Published

The battlefield that the U.S. military must prepare for and excel in now extends from the seafloor all the way out to the moon, according to Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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