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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 29 Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites launched from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.

Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown gets a release date, bringing roguelite survival action to the Delta Quadrant
By Alan Bradley published
Get stranded in the Delta Quadrant all over again when Star Trek Voyager – Across the Unknown warps in on February 19th.

'Starfleet Academy' isn't the first time that 'Star Trek' tried to go back to school
By Richard Edwards published
The new teen-led Paramount+ TV show isn't Trek's first attempt to study at the Academy.

On this day in space: Jan. 18, 2002: Gemini South Observatory opens in Chile
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On Jan. 18, 2002, the National Science Foundation formally opened the Gemini South telescope in Chile.

What is below Earth, since space is present in every direction?
By Jeff Moersch published
When my colleagues and I send them out to explore our solar system, it's important for us to understand the 3D map of our space neighborhood.

New moon of January 2026 brings prime views of Jupiter, Saturn and winter stars tonight
By Jesse Emspak published
With the moon out of the way on Jan. 18, bright Jupiter and Saturn become stand-outs in the January night sky.

Hubble Telescope watches star blast out jet of hot gas 32 light-years long
By Robert Lea published
The protostar is launching the longest outburst ever seen at 32 light-years long.
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