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curtains of green auroras fill the sky, with broken clouds below and distant glows of city lights.

'The most incredible display of aurora I've ever seen in my 20 years of flying'. Pilot captures historic northern lights show from 37,000 feet (photos)

Daisy Dobrijevic published 21 January 26

The photos were taken during a severe G4 geomagnetic storm, one of the strongest in years.

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

Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated 21 January 26

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

A team of people examine a metal spacecraft in the middle of a sandy area with Chinese flags waving nearby

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

Leonard David published 21 January 26

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.

A field filled with stars and covered by clouds of gas and dust. In the centre, a thick column of dark black dust blocks light from stars that light it up from behind. More clouds behind those stars are illuminated in pale colours. Complex, layered filaments of red dust lie to the left and right. Blue, white and gold stars in various sizes can be seen around, within and through the colourful layers of dust.

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

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published 21 January 26

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

Miss Sam, a rhesus monkey,, is seen in her with fiberglass couch for launch on a Mercury spacecraft.

On this day in space: Jan. 21, 1960: 'Miss Sam' the rhesus monkey launched into space

Hanneke Weitering last updated 21 January 26

On January 21, 1960, a monkey named Miss Sam launched on a Little Joe rocket to help NASA test the launch escape system for its new Mercury spacecraft.

An illustration of two satellites with opposing solar panels on either side floating above the glowing blue atmosphere of Earth

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

Mike Wall published 21 January 26

"This contract reflects both the value of affordable servicing missions and the technical readiness of the Otter."

An illustration of two satellites with opposing solar panels on either side floating above the glowing blue atmosphere of Earth — 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.

The Crew-11 astronauts return to Ellington Field in Houston on Jan. 16, 2026. From left to right: NASA astronauts Mike Fincke and Zena Cardman, Japan’s Kimya Yui and cosmonaut Oleg Platonov. — 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.

A team of people examine a metal spacecraft in the middle of a sandy area with Chinese flags waving nearby — 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.

incredibly colourful aurora fill the sky with vibrant pinks and magenta. a person stands in the foreground of the image — 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.

image showing a graphic illustration of earth on the left and an inset image on the right showing a view from SOHO LASCO imagery with lots of fine white specks across the screen - like a snowstorm - this is the solar radiation storm. — 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.

A screenshot from the game Elite Dangerous showing a snowy planet with bulbous pink trees and a spaceship landing. — An armada of 6,500 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!

A field filled with stars and covered by clouds of gas and dust. In the centre, a thick column of dark black dust blocks light from stars that light it up from behind. More clouds behind those stars are illuminated in pale colours. Complex, layered filaments of red dust lie to the left and right. Blue, white and gold stars in various sizes can be seen around, within and through the colourful layers of dust. — 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.

Skywatching

Aurora forecast Jan. 20 -Northern lights still possible following severe G4 geomagnetic storm

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 21 January 26

The latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.

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Night sky tonight: See the crescent moon share the evening sky with Saturn

By Jamie Carter last updated 21 January 26

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

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

By Jamie Carter published 20 January 26

Reference 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.

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Spaceflight

An Isar Aerospace Spectrum rocke lifts off from Andoya Spaceport in Norway on March 30, 2025 on its first flight.

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

By Mike Wall published 21 January 26

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.

Launches & Spacecraft

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Blue Origin launching 6 people to suborbital space on Jan. 22

By Mike Wall published 20 January 26

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

Private Spaceflight

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

By Kirsty Lindsay, Luke Hughes, Nick Caplan published 19 January 26

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

Human Spaceflight

An orange rocket held up by scaffolding sits behind large green bushes under a blue sky.

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

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published 19 January 26

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

a white and black rocket lifts off into the night sky, its bright yellow-white plume lighting its launch pad below.

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

By Robert Z. Pearlman published 19 January 26

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

Launches & Spacecraft

Science & Astronomy

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 21 January 26

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

(Left) the ringed gas giant Saturn (Right) Jupiter as seen by Hubble with a glowing polar vortex

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

By Robert Lea published 20 January 26

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

Space Photo of the Day

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

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published 20 January 26

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Entertainment

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

By Rich Owen published 21 January 26

Deals 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.

The best streaming deals 2026: watch great Sci-Fi content for less

By Alexander Cox last updated 19 January 26

DEALS We've rounded up the best streaming deals all in one place, so you can save big and stay glued to the couch.

What's Up In Space Today

Search For Life

artist's impression of a pulsar ejecting vast pulses of radiation.

Astronomers searching for alien life are sharpening our cosmic clocks. Here's why

By Sharmila Kuthunur published 16 January 26

Tiny delays in pulsar signals measured by SETI scientists could aid the search for gravitational waves and extraterrestrial life.

Search for Life

Images from the SETI@home project, including a screenshot of the SETI@home data and a man looking at a large computer with the same screen

This SETI program is chasing down its final 100 signals. Could one of them be from aliens?

By Keith Cooper published 15 January 26

SETI@home has been one of the largest citizen science projects ever, with millions of users around the world.

Search for Life

An illustration of three different space telescopes, with various solar panel arrangements, over a colorful space background with red and green dust and stars

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

By Josh Dinner published 12 January 26

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

Search for Life

Technology

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The best drone deals 2026: Save big and fly high

By Alexander Cox last updated 20 January 26

We've rounded up the best drone deals from a range of reputable retailers as top names are currently discounted.

Best beginner drones being flown by a child

Best beginner drones 2026: Take to the skies for the first time

By James Abbott last updated 20 January 26

Our picks of the best beginner drones are all easy to use but still offer excellent flying experiences with a good range of features, from brands including DJI and Potensic.

DJI Mini 5 Pro in flight against a cloudy sky

DJI Mini 5 Pro drone review

By James Abbott published 19 January 26

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.

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