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In January 1978, NASA selected six women into the class of 35 new astronauts to fly on the Space Shuttle. From left to right are Shannon W. Lucid, Ph.D., Margaret Rhea Seddon, M.D., Kathryn D. Sullivan, Ph.D., Judith A. Resnik, Ph.D., Anna L. Fisher, M.D., and Sally K. Ride, Ph.D.

On this day in space: Jan. 13, 1978: NASA hires first female astronauts

Hanneke Weitering last updated 13 January 26

On January 13, 1978, NASA selected its eighth and most diverse class of astronauts yet.

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 13 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 glowing ball of white light representing a red giant is surrounded by rings of red gas against a black background

We may be witnessing the messy death of a star in real time

Paul Sutter published 13 January 26

For over two centuries, we have watched the red giant R Leonis dim and brighten with regularity, but this 'heartbeat' is beginning to speed up near the end of the star's life.

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

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published 13 January 26

Astronauts on the International Space Station were not only treated to a sight from Earth's atmosphere recently but also caught a glimpse of one of the Milky Way's nearest galactic neighbors.

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

Space.com last updated 13 January 26

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

An artist impression of a future lunar hotel.

This company is taking $1 million reservations for hotel rooms on the moon

Tereza Pultarova published 13 January 26

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.

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 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.

The central square image, taken with the MUSE instrument on ESO’s Very Large Telescope, shows shock waves around the dead star RXJ0528+2838. — Mystery shockwave around dead star stuns astronomers: 'We found something never seen before and entirely unexpected.' "The surprise that a supposedly quiet, discless system could drive such a spectacular nebula was one of those rare 'wow' moments."

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

Screenshot showing the Einstein-Rosen Bridge in "Stranger Things" — 'Stranger Things' and 5 other places Einstein-Rosen Bridges have wormed their way into sci-fi 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.

A silhouette of an oil drill sits in front of a orange and golden sunset — How Earth's orbit might help us find oil reserves within the planet Scientists studying Jurassic rocks in China found that cyclical changes in Earth's orbit affected not only the climate, but also the development of shale oil reserves.

Skywatching

Aurora forecast Jan. 13 - Northern lights could delight at high latitudes tonight

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 13 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 '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

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SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites into orbit from Florida (video)

By Robert Z. Pearlman published 13 January 26

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026.

Launches & Spacecraft

Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) leaves the Senate floor after speaking on Jan. 12, 2026 in Washington, D.C. Kelly spoke about the lawsuit he filed against United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's attempt to censure and demote him.

Former NASA astronaut Mark Kelly sues Pentagon, Pete Hegseth over censure campaign

By Mike Wall published 12 January 26

Former NASA astronaut and current U.S. Senator Mark Kelly is fighting back, suing the Pentagon for its plan to censure him over comments he made in a video late last year.

Human Spaceflight

Artemis Accords: What are they & which countries are involved?

By Robert Lea last updated 12 January 26

Reference As the Artemis program aims to return humanity to the moon and beyond, the Artemis Accords lay out a framework for nations collaborating in this effort.

ISS astronaut medical evacuation latest news: Crew-11 prepares for departure

By Tariq Malik, Mike Wall, Josh Dinner last updated 12 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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Superheavy-lift rockets like SpaceX's Starship could transform astronomy by making space telescopes cheaper

By Martin Elvis published 12 January 26

Astronomy needs space.

Private Spaceflight

Science & Astronomy

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 13 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.

An illustration of a Martian lander with hexagonal solar panels faced toward the top of the image and shooting off a small metal cylinder with a beam of yellow light headed for the top right of the image

Experts push back against cancellation of NASA's Mars sample return project

By Leonard David published 12 January 26

Exploration advocates are pushing back against the planned cancellation of NASA's Mars sample return project, saying it could potentially find evidence of Red Planet life.

Space Photo of the Day

Satellite sees 40-year-old iceberg melt, turn blue | Space photo of the day for January 12, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published 12 January 26

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Entertainment

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

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 192 — Space, 2026!

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 192 — Space, 2026!

By Space.com Staff published 10 January 26

On Episode 192 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik looks forward to 2026, which promises to be the most exciting year in the new space age yet!

Space Movies & Shows

What's Up In Space Today

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

An illustration shows an ultra short period planet with a traile of gas and dust following it

Can scientists detect life without knowing what it looks like? Research using machine learning offers a new way

By Amirali Aghazadeh published 3 January 26

If nonliving materials can produce rich, organized mixtures of organic molecules, then the traditional signs we use to recognize biology may no longer be enough.

Search for Life

Technology

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.

Hand reaches out for one of the best drones

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.

A woman eating popcorn on a sofa watching her laptop

Why do I need a VPN?

By Alexander Cox published 2 January 26

A VPN, or virtual private network, is great for online safety and accessing content while travelling. It's worth getting, but why? Scroll down to find out.

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