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Unusual 'ingredients' helped stars form in a galaxy near the Milky Way
By Elizabeth Howell published
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
By Tariq Malik, Mike Wall, Josh Dinner published
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.

On this day in space: Jan. 14, 2005: Huygens probe lands on Saturn's moon Titan
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On January 14, 2005, a spacecraft landed on one of Saturn's moons!

Satellite sees snowy Greenland peaks from space | Space photo of the day for Jan. 14, 2026
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
Greenland's mountains greatly affect local climate patterns.

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.

The universe should be packed with tiny galaxies — so where are they?
By Paul Sutter published
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
By Josh Dinner published
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.

Aurora forecast Jan. 14 - Northern lights begin to ease tonight as geomagnetic activity wanes
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
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.

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