Glowing 'cauldron' of new stars | Space photo of the day for Oct. 26, 2026
The James Webb Space Telescope captured a spectacular star-forming region glowing 161,000 light-years from Earth in a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way.
Skywatching
October's 'Hunter's Moon' stalks into the autumn sky tonight: Here's what you need to know
The October full moon rises on Oct. 25. Here's how to see it, why it's called the "Hunter's Moon" and everything else you need to know about the lunar milestone.
Spaceflight
On this day in space! Oct. 24, 1946: V-2 rocket takes 1st photos of Earth from space
On October 24, 1946, a V-2 rocket captured the first-ever photo of Earth from space. Here's why it mattered.
SpaceX launches Starlink satellites from California as Falcon 9 cadence slows (video)
SpaceX sent 27 more of its Starlink broadband satellites to orbit today (Oct. 23), in its first Starlink launch in 11 days.
On this day in space! Oct. 23, 2007: NASA launches Harmony module to ISS on STS-120 space shuttle mission
On October 23, 2007, the space shuttle Discovery launched the Harmony module to the International Space Station. Here's why it mattered.
Science & Astronomy
'Stupendously large black holes' aren't a major component of dark matter, study finds
Black holes more massive than entire galaxies are not a major component of dark matter, the mysterious stuff that's thought to make up most of the matter in the cosmos, a new study finds.
Van Gogh's 'The Starry Night' depicts the sky on July 22, 1889, researchers find
Researchers think they might have pinpointed the exact night sky that we see depicted in Vincent van Gogh's iconic painting "The Starry Night."
Space Photo of the Day
Private Griffin moon lander gets put to the test | Space photo of the day for Oct. 23, 2026
The robotic Griffin lunar lander has passed a host of critical tests ahead of its first-ever moon mission, which is scheduled to launch later this year.
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Northern lights - live updatesThe 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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Rocket launch todayFollow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.
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Night sky for tonightFind out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
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Live 4K video from space!Witness live views of Earth from the International Space Station as it orbits the planet. Space streaming company Sen is broadcasting 24/7 from the ISS in beautiful 4K HD.
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On this day in space!NASA astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman in space aboard the space shuttle Challenger.
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ReferenceWhat is the moon phase today?See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.
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ReferenceSpace calendar 2025Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2025 with our space calendar.
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Search For Life
Scientists discover 'chemical starter kit' for life in planetary birthplaces
The discovery of surprising molecules of methanol and associated maser activity has expanded the inventory of the chemical starter kit that builds planets in young star systems.
NASA chief Jared Isaacman wants to stay 'open-minded' about UFOs: 'If it's aliens, I think NASA should have a seat at the table'
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman suggested sightings of unidentified anomalous phenomena might signal another 'Sputnik Moment' looming on the horizon for the United States.
Technology
SpaceX thrusters just made a Tesla Roadster 'fly' (and Elon Musk's car is still out there in space)
Tesla just unveiled its new Roadster with a spectacular stunt, using SpaceX thrusters to make the sleek vehicle "fly."
