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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

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
A field filled with stars and covered by clouds of gas and dust. In the centre, a thick column of dark black dust blocks light from stars that light it up from behind. More clouds behind those stars are illuminated in pale colours. Complex, layered filaments of red dust lie to the left and right. Blue, white and gold stars in various sizes can be seen around, within and through the colourful layers of dust.

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

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

The Large Magellanic Cloud, or LMC, is a key spot for astronomers to study star formation.

Hubble Space Telescope
A blue model rocket with a white pointy tip is launching vertically as white vapor is produced at the bottom on a green grassy field with hills in the background.

Best model rocket deals 2026: Blast off with savings on hobby rockets

By Alexander Cox last updated

Looking to take off with a new hobby? We have rounded up the best deals on model rockets and accessories, to keep you flying high in 2026.

Technology
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

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

Launches & Spacecraft

Severe G4 geomagnetic storm sparks jaw-dropping northern lights worldwide (photos)

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

A fast CME slammed into Earth on Jan. 19, unleashing hours of intense auroral activity and lighting up skies far beyond the poles.

Auroras
The Crew-11 astronauts return to Ellington Field in Houston on Jan. 16, 2026. From left to right: NASA astronauts Mike Fincke and Zena Cardman, Japan’s Kimya Yui and cosmonaut Oleg Platonov.

NASA's Crew-11 astronauts to discuss medical evacuation from International Space Station today: Watch it live

By Mike Wall published

The four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-11 mission will discuss their shorter-than-expected stay aboard the International Space Station today (Jan. 21), and you can watch it live.

Human Spaceflight

Best Lego deals 2026: The deepest discounts on Star Wars, Marvel, DC and space Lego sets

By Kim Snaith last updated

Whether you're buying for yourself or shopping for gifts, you can never have too much Lego. We've rounded up the best deals from Star Wars to Marvel and DC and beyond.

Space Toys & Lego
An Isar Aerospace Spectrum rocke lifts off from Andoya Spaceport in Norway on March 30, 2025 on its first flight.

Watch private German rocket attempt history-making launch from Norway today

By Mike Wall published

Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket will try to become the first vehicle ever to reach orbit from European soil today (Jan. 21), and you can watch the action live.

Launches & Spacecraft
(Left) the ringed gas giant Saturn (Right) Jupiter as seen by Hubble with a glowing polar vortex

Mysterious polar weather on Jupiter and Saturn could be key to understanding their insides

By Robert Lea published

"I don't think anyone's made this connection between the surface fluid pattern and the interior properties of these planets."

Solar System
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

By Mike Wall published

Blue Origin will launch six people to the final frontier on Thursday (Jan. 22), and you can watch the space tourism mission live.

Private Spaceflight
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