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

Space.com last updated 14 January 26

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

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

Josh Dinner, Tariq Malik last updated 14 January 26

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 James Webb Space Telescope deep field image showing some of the earliest and most distant galaxies ever seen.

The universe should be packed with tiny galaxies — so where are they?

Paul Sutter published 14 January 26

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.

view of annular solar eclipse with moon in the enter obscuring a majority of the sun's disk, leaving a ring of fire around the outside.

Annular solar eclipse 2026: Everything you need to know about the 'ring of fire'

Jamie Carter last updated 14 January 26

Reference The next annular solar eclipse will occur on Feb. 17, 2026.

two white spacecraft are seen docked at different orientations on a space station, floating above Earth.

Watch Crew-11 astronauts undock in 1st-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station today

Josh Dinner published 14 January 26

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.

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Aurora forecast Jan. 14 - Northern lights begin to ease tonight as geomagnetic activity wanes

Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 14 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.

two white spacecraft are seen docked at different orientations on a space station, floating above Earth. — Watch Crew-11 astronauts undock in 1st-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station today 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.

The young galaxy GS-10578 as seen by the JWST which was starved to death by its supermassive black hole — 'Death by a thousand cuts': James Webb Space Telescope figures out how black hole murdered Pablo's Galaxy "It points to a slow starvation rather than a single dramatic death blow."

a space station hangs in black — Viruses may be more powerful in the International Space Station's microgravity environment "Microgravity pushed evolution into corners of the phage we still don't fully understand"

An illustration of a mysterious disrupter discovered by astronomers via its gravitational effects. — Astronomers baffled by 'mysterious disruptor' with a mass of 1 million suns and a black hole for a heart "This is a structure we've never seen before, so it could be a new class of dark object."

An alien male confronts a blonde starship captain — 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy': Paul Giamatti and Holly Hunter on beaming into the storied sci-fi franchise (interview) 'It felt really warm and welcoming. It was a lovely atmosphere the whole time.'

An artist impression of a future lunar hotel. — This company is taking $1 million reservations for hotel rooms on the moon A California-based start-up wants to open a hotel on the moon by 2032 and is now accepting bookings for the out-of-this world travel experience.

astronauts in blue aboard the ISS — 'It is bittersweet': Crew-11 astronaut hands over control of ISS ahead of 1st-ever medical evacuation The astronauts are scheduled to leave in a matter of days.

Skywatching

The swirling mass of interstellar dust and gas that forms the Orion Nebula is pictured glowing against the blackness of space. A collection of particularly bright stars are visible in the center of the nebula, surrounded by a radiation-sculpted cavity.

This stunning Orion Nebula photo will make you want to grab a telescope this week

By Anthony Wood published 13 January 26

The Orion Nebula is the closest large star-forming region, located within the Milky Way just 1,500 light-years from Earth.

Astrophotography

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Night sky tonight: See the 'Wintermaker' dominate the sky after dark

By Jamie Carter last updated 13 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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The summer solstice: What is it and when does it occur?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 12 January 26

Reference The summer solstice marks the start of astronomical summer and the longest day of the year. Here we explore when the summer solstice occurs and why.

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Spaceflight

The astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-11 mission pose in the SpaceX spacesuits aboard the International Space Station ahead of their planned Jan. 14, 2026 undocking.

What time is SpaceX Crew-11's medical evacuation from the ISS on Jan. 14?

By Mike Wall published 13 January 26

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.

International Space Station

ISS astronaut medical evacuation latest news: Crew-11 astronauts prepare for SpaceX Dragon departure

By Tariq Malik, Mike Wall, Josh Dinner last updated 13 January 26

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.

International Space Station

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'Backward and upward and tilted': Spaceflight causes astronauts' brains to shift inside their skulls

By Josh Dinner published 13 January 26

Space apparently changes your frame of mind in more ways than one.

Human Spaceflight

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Blast from the past: A rocket history quiz

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published 13 January 26

Test how well you know the breakthroughs, pioneers, and turning points that shaped modern rocketry.

Launches & Spacecraft

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Guardians of trivia: How much do you know about the Space Force?

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published 13 January 26

Think you know America's newest military branch? Take our quiz and prove you're Space Force‑savvy.

Space Exploration

Science & Astronomy

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 14 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.

illustration of a small, faraway moon base on the hilly, crater-marked surface of the moon.

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 13 January 26

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.

Space Photo of the Day

ISS astronauts spy airglow and dwarf galaxy | Space photo of the day for Jan. 13, 2026

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published 13 January 26

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Entertainment

'Stranger Things' and 5 other places Einstein-Rosen Bridges have wormed their way into sci-fi

By Richard Edwards published 12 January 26

From the Upside Down through the Devil's Anus and beyond. Here are 6 times these theoretical wormholes turned up in sci-fi shows and movies.

Space Movies & Shows

a man is hooked up to a VR memory machine

'Black Mirror' season 8 announced for Netflix, with creator Charlie Brooker back at the helm

By Jeff Spry published 11 January 26

'Luckily it does have a future, so I can confirm that 'Black Mirror' will return, just in time for reality to catch up with it.'

Space Movies & Shows

What's Up In Space Today

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

A submarine below the thick icy crust of Jupiter's Moon Europa would experience about the same pressure as a vehicle in the hadal zone.

Jupiter ocean moon Europa likely lacks tectonic activity, reducing its chances for life

By Keith Cooper published 9 January 26

New models suggest that Europa has very little tectonic activity at its seafloor, which is potentially catastrophic news for the hopes of finding alien life within its ocean.

Search for Life

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How did life begin on Earth? New experiments support 'RNA world' hypothesis

By Keith Cooper published 5 January 26

The new findings strengthen the "RNA world" hypothesis that describes how the first life on Earth could have used RNA instead of DNA.

Search for Life

Technology

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Best star projectors under $100: Top value in 2026

By Chris McMullen last updated 13 January 26

The best star projectors under $100 are rarely beaten on quality and never beaten on price: These are the best options on the market.

DJI Mavic 3 Pro one of the best camera drones in flight.

Best camera drones 2026: Take your aerial photos and videos to the next level

By James Abbott last updated 9 January 26

Buying guide The best camera drones come in various designs, but they all share the best image-capture capabilities.

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Best Drones 2026: Take your pick of the very best

By James Abbott last updated 9 January 26

These are the best drones on the market, with camera and flight performance that will impress even the most demanding pilots.

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