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WATCH LIVE: Blue Origin launching 6 people to suborbital space

Blue Origin will launch six passengers to suborbital space today (Jan. 22), during a window that opens at 11:05 a.m. EST (1605 GMT). Watch it live here and read our preview story.

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JWST image of the merged star LRN AT 2011kp in the galaxy NGC 4490

James Webb Space Telescope discovers what remains after two stars collide and explode as a red nova

Robert Lea published 22 January 26

"Until now, it was unknown what type of star would remain after the merger."

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket launches two satellites for the European company Open Cosmos from New Zealand on Jan. 22, 2026.

Rocket Lab launches its 1st mission of 2026, sending 2 satellites to orbit

Mike Wall published 22 January 26

Rocket Lab launched its first mission of 2026 this morning (Jan. 22), sending two satellites aloft for the European company Open Cosmos.

The ghostly light of a distant comet is pictured on the screen of a laptop as it travels across a distant starscape. The words 'Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS online observing session are visible to the lower right of the screen. The laptop is pictured against a deep space background composed of blue white stars and puffs of interstellar dust and gas.

Watch comet 3I/ATLAS race toward interstellar space in free livestream tonight

Anthony Wood published 22 January 26

3I/ATLAS is the third interstellar visitor ever to visit the solar system having been formed around a distant star.

A view of the Florida coastline from space, with the dark green land outlined by a thin white strip of beach before a blue ocean. An inset to the right in a white box shows a red arrow pointing to a white space amidst a green circled off area.

ISS astronaut spots Artemis 2 moon rocket on the launch pad from space (photo)

Elizabeth Howell published 22 January 26

A NASA astronaut on the ISS captured the Space Launch System rocket for Artemis 2, a mission that aims to bring four astronauts around the moon as soon as Feb. 6.

a triple-core rocket blasts off under a sunny, partly cloudy blue sky. smoke expands below next to an obscured launch tower, near a long white hanger with SPACEX written on the side. To the left, a bird flies away.

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

Josh Dinner, Tariq Malik last updated 22 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.

A series of blue cloudy shapes against a starry background, with bright stars shining in red and pink amidst the background

Searching for newborn stars with CAFFEINE | Space photo of the day for Jan. 22, 2026

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published 22 January 26

The Core And Filament Formation/Evolution In Natal Environments (CAFFEINE) survey is an "astronomer's best friend," according to the European Southern Observatory.

An illustration showing the gas giant planet HD 206893 B and its potential exomoon — Wobbling exoplanet hints at a hidden exomoon so massive it could redefine the word 'moon' altogether "In our solar system, the most massive moon is Ganymede, which is still extremely small compared to what we are inferring here."

a small rocket carrying six people in a capsule lifts off, set against the rising sun — Watch Blue Origin launch 6 people to suborbital space today Blue Origin will launch six people to the final frontier on Thursday (Jan. 22), and you can watch the space tourism mission live.

A view of the Florida coastline from space, with the dark green land outlined by a thin white strip of beach before a blue ocean. An inset to the right in a white box shows a red arrow pointing to a white space amidst a green circled off area. — ISS astronaut spots Artemis 2 moon rocket on the launch pad from space (photo) A NASA astronaut on the ISS captured the Space Launch System rocket for Artemis 2, a mission that aims to bring four astronauts around the moon as soon as Feb. 6.

See a slender crescent moon shine with Saturn in the western sky tonight The lunar crescent will disappear below the horizon before midnight on Jan. 22.

'We can handle any kind of difficult situation': Crew-11 astronauts say 1st medical evacuation from ISS had a silver lining The fact that Crew-11 returned to Earth safely despite unprecedented circumstances bodes well for the success of future missions that go farther afield, astronauts said.

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

A series of blue cloudy shapes against a starry background, with bright stars shining in red and pink amidst the background — Searching for newborn stars with CAFFEINE | Space photo of the day for Jan. 22, 2026 The Core And Filament Formation/Evolution In Natal Environments (CAFFEINE) survey is an "astronomer's best friend," according to the European Southern Observatory.

Skywatching

iOptron 80mm White Light Solar Scope review

By Ryan French published 22 January 26

Review The iOptron 80mm scope is easy to use and suited to both white-light solar viewing and nighttime observations.

Male uses a telescope with solar filter to observe the sun in yellow jacket and with a blue sky behind

Best solar viewing gear 2026: Observe partial and total eclipses in safety

By Kimberley Lane last updated 22 January 26

The best solar viewing gear available for the next solar eclipse. Spy the best solar glasses, filters, telescopes and binoculars.

Skywatching Kit

graphic with night sky in large font and silhouettes of people below looking up at the night sky.

Night sky tonight: See the moon shine next to Saturn after sunset

By Jamie Carter last updated 22 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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Spaceflight

Artist's illustration of NASA's Pioneer 10 spacecraft approaching Jupiter in late 1973.

On this day in space: Jan. 22, 2003: Pioneer 10 beams last signal to Earth

By Hanneke Weitering last updated 22 January 26

On January 22, 2003, NASA's Pioneer 10 spacecraft beams its last data transmission back to Earth.

Launches & Spacecraft

a woman talks into a radio handset while her hair floats in zero gravity around her

Record-setting astronaut Suni Williams retires from NASA after 27 years

By Mike Wall published 21 January 26

Astronaut Suni Williams left NASA late last month after 27 years of service. She spent a total of 608 days in space, more than all but one other American astronaut.

Human Spaceflight

Blue Origin's planned TeraWave satellite-internet constellation will eventually consist of about 5,400 satellites.

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin plans to build 5,400-satellite megaconstellation

By Mike Wall published 21 January 26

Blue Origin just announced "TeraWave," a planned satellite megaconstellation designed for customers who need super-high-throughput communication services.

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)

By 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.

Human Spaceflight

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

By Mike Wall published 21 January 26

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

Launches & Spacecraft

Science & Astronomy

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 22 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.

The Helix Nebula as seen by the JWST with its comet-like knots, fierce stellar winds, and layers of gas shed off by a dying star interacting with its surrounding environment.

'Eye of God' nebula looks like a cosmic lava lamp in new James Webb Space Telescope image

By Robert Lea published 21 January 26

It may be one of the most iconic sights in the night sky, but astronomers have never seen the Helix Nebula like this before.

Space Photo of the Day

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

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published 21 January 26

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Entertainment

'Legends of Tomorrow' at 10: Celebrating DC's scrappy version of 'Back to the Future'

By Sergio Pereira published 21 January 26

Great Scott! Legends of Tomorrow still rocks even 10 years later.

Space Movies & Shows

Promotional artwork for the sci-fi extraction shooter Marathon showing a cybernetically enhanced woman and a bright pink gun.

Sci-fi extraction shooter 'Marathon' is coming March 5, with new trailer showcasing all-star voice cast, collector's edition & more (video)

By Fran Ruiz published 21 January 26

Bungie's next game returns with a new in-engine trailer and more details ahead of its long-awaited release.

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

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

By 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.

Autel EVO Lite+_Drone in flight (16 by 9)

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.

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