Skywatching

Aurora forecast Jan. 28 - Northern lights may brighten tonight as minor geomagnetic storm conditions develop

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.

Auroras

Help defend Earth from asteroids with your Unistellar telescope

By Harry Bennett published

Unistellar co-founder tells Space.com about how citizen scientists are using smart telescopes to engage in planetary defense.

Skywatching Kit

Carson RD 10x50 binocular review

By Matt Morris published

Review The Carson RD 10x50 binoculars are a good all-rounder, but didn't shine when it came to stargazing.

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Spaceflight

Graphic showing the the artemis accords logo above white text reading "the artemis accords", the surface of the moon is seen in the lower portion of the image and a distant Mars peeks out from the surface of the moon.

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

By Robert Lea last updated

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.

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An orange and white rocket is held vertically by scaffolding on a launch pad.

Watch NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket on the launch pad with this 24-hour livestream

By Elizabeth Howell published

The Artemis 2 moon mission's SLS rocket is on the pad at Kennedy Space Center for testing ahead of a possible Feb. 6 launch, and you can watch it 24/7 via this livestream.

Human Spaceflight
Image showing the damaged Apollo 1 spacecraft following the flash fire that killed all astronauts onboard during a simulated launch

On this day in space: Jan. 27, 1967: Apollo 1 fire

By Hanneke Weitering last updated

On January 27, 1967, Apollo astronauts Gus Grissom, Ed White and Roger Chaffee were killed during a routine preflight rehearsal at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.

Launches & Spacecraft
A sunset showing the black curve of the Earth with a golden band of light just above and a blue band of light above that

Astronaut sees sunset from space | Space photo of the day for Jan. 27, 2026

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

The views of the setting sun are just as spectacular from space as they are on Earth.

International Space Station
NASA rolls out the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft for the Artemis 2 moon mission on Jan. 17, 2026.

NASA to fly piece of Wright Brothers' plane on Artemis 2 moon mission

By Mike Wall published

The Artemis 2 moon mission will send a swatch from the famous Wright Flyer, along with a number of other aerospace artifacts, when it launches in the coming weeks.

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Science & Astronomy

Protoplanetary disks seen by ALMA as part of the ARKS project

Astronomers discover the 'growing pains' of teenage exoplanets

By Robert Lea published

"We've often seen the 'baby pictures' of planets forming, but until now, the 'teenage years' have been a missing link."

Exoplanets
An illustration of dwarf planet Haumea, its two moons and a narrow ring of rocky particles.

From Pluto to Ceres: A dwarf planet word search

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

Hunt for the names of mysterious dwarf planets, most of which orbit on the fringes of our solar system

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Entertainment

Screenshot from 'Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord' showing Darth Maul with his dual-sided lightsaber.

The coolest character in all of Star Wars returns with his own Disney+ show in April — check out the gorgeous 1st trailer (video)

By Fran Ruiz published

The next Star Wars show from Lucasfilm Animation sees the fallen Sith lord build a criminal empire right under the Empire's nose.

Space Movies & Shows
Lego Technic NASA Artemis Space Launch System Rocket

Lego Technic NASA Artemis Space Launch System Rocket review

By Kim Snaith published

The Lego Technic NASA Artemis has a few nifty tricks up its sleeve.

Space Toys & Lego
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What's Up In Space Today

Search For Life

Two black and yellow bees sit opposite each other on a purple flower with tall stringy petals with a green background behind them.

Can we use bees as a model of intelligent alien life to develop interstellar communication?

By Andrew Greentree, Adrian Dyer, Scarlett Howard published

We frequently question whether we are alone in the universe.

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

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

SETI@home has been one of the largest citizen science projects ever, with millions of users around the world.

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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

Buying Guide Looking for the best stargazing apps to learn about the night sky? We've rounded up our favorites right here.

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

The best drone deals 2026: Save big and fly high

By Alexander Cox last updated

We've rounded up the best drone deals from a range of reputable retailers as top names are currently discounted.

Drones
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

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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