https://www.space.com/astronomy/galaxies/scientists-connect-cosmic-fingerprints-of-the-universes-first-stars-with-megatron-simulationSpaceenScientists connect cosmic fingerprints of the universe's first stars with MEGATRON simulation2026-10-02T21:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5mVZ7tiYX5UThpaN4MZcua.pnghttps://www.space.com/space-exploration/on-this-day-in-space-october-2-2026SpaceenOn this day in space! Oct. 2, 2015: The United Launch Alliance launches its 100th rocket with Atlas V flight for Mexico2026-10-02T20:40:55Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fp4hyP8bKCzMovnJ5cwndn.jpghttps://www.space.com/entertainment/space-games/star-wars-galactic-racer-is-a-fantastic-sci-fi-racing-game-that-captures-the-wonderful-weirdness-of-the-galaxy-far-far-awaySpaceenStar Wars: Galactic Racer is a fantastic sci-fi racing game that captures the wonderful weirdness of the galaxy far, far away2026-10-02T20:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HyJ9wr5QxfUrSDZLPYbEJ4.jpghttps://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/the-day-the-earth-stood-still-at-75-a-sci-fi-classic-whose-timeless-themes-still-resonate-todaySpaceen'The Day the Earth Stood Still' at 75: A sci-fi classic whose timeless themes still resonate today2026-10-02T19:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iys6sHYEwRjesTbnVQy9aL.jpghttps://www.space.com/stargazing/jupiter-will-disappear-behind-the-moon-on-oct-6-and-if-youre-in-the-right-place-you-can-watch-it-happenSpaceenJupiter will disappear behind the moon on Oct. 6 — and if you're in the right place, you can watch it happen2026-10-02T18:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UzATHQ7YargNZ2csopWZEg.jpghttps://www.space.com/astronomy/stars/dead-star-orbiting-a-neutron-star-cosmic-lighthouse-is-at-a-rarely-seen-stage-of-its-afterlifeSpaceenDead star orbiting a neutron star 'cosmic lighthouse' is at a rarely seen stage of its afterlife2026-10-02T16:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EevYrhHsL5gWLdqdqFCQsj.pnghttps://www.space.com/stargazing/auroras/earths-hidden-daytime-auroras-revealed-from-space-space-photo-of-the-day-for-oct-2-2026SpaceenEarth's hidden daytime auroras revealed from space | Space photo of the day for Oct. 2, 20262026-10-02T14:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VVRr5TewwxfnzDwyauRuLU.gifhttps://www.space.com/stargazing/meteor-showers/the-draconids-peak-next-week-finally-a-meteor-shower-that-respects-bedtimeSpaceenThe Draconids peak next week: Finally, a meteor shower that respects bedtime2026-10-02T13:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/puTHPk8LDbdfwQh5saNMbY.jpghttps://www.space.com/science/astrophysics/nasas-new-prima-probe-explorer-mission-is-truly-the-1st-of-its-kind-heres-what-it-will-doSpaceenNASA's new PRIMA 'Probe Explorer' mission is truly the 1st of its kind. Here's what it will do2026-10-02T12:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nGdnyofXC2VpNdvcqzQY2Y.pnghttps://www.space.com/astronomy/black-holes/supermassive-black-holes-kill-their-host-galaxies-using-plasma-jets-as-their-murder-weaponsSpaceenSupermassive black holes 'kill' their host galaxies using plasma jets as their murder weapons2026-10-02T10:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AK7TCF7PE9ReQv4ccmgwhQ.pnghttps://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-crew-13-astronaut-mission-docks-iss-fastest-trip-us-spacecraftSpaceenRecord breaker! SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts dock at ISS less than 8 hours after launch in fastest American flight ever (video)2026-10-01T23:09:36Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8QegMkoqEmuoRLHpRtersj.jpghttps://www.space.com/space-exploration/on-this-day-in-space-october-1-2026SpaceenOn this day in space! Oct. 1, 1958: Happy Birthday, NASA! A US space agency is born to explore the final frontier2026-10-01T18:00:21Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jrPFEgs3EqKUWXFz5p9Wo7.jpghttps://www.space.com/stargazing/jupiter-disappears-behind-the-moon-saturn-shines-at-its-best-and-mars-meets-the-beehive-october-2026-planet-guideSpaceenJupiter disappears behind the moon, Saturn shines at its best, and Mars meets the Beehive: October 2026 planet guide2026-10-01T17:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/edJGhhJQuXYVqPWXBbtXFA.jpghttps://www.space.com/space-exploration/human-spaceflight/spacex-just-launched-the-1st-us-astronaut-mission-to-embrace-the-unlucky-number-13-since-the-apollo-eraSpaceenSpaceX just launched the 1st US astronaut mission to embrace the 'unlucky' number 13 since the Apollo era2026-10-01T16:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NoUfMKhqqqx2cb33Wct6h5.jpghttps://www.space.com/space-exploration/human-spaceflight/spacex-crew-13-astronaut-mission-iss-launchSpaceenLiftoff! SpaceX launches Crew-13 astronauts on fastest Dragon trip to International Space Station yet (video)2026-10-01T15:36:51Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KbGu8KGSFw236BTmZ3y4h3.jpghttps://www.space.com/astronomy/mars/mars-rover-explores-wild-west-on-the-red-planet-space-photo-of-the-day-for-oct-1-2026SpaceenMars rover explores 'Wild West' on the Red Planet | Space photo of the day for Oct. 1, 20262026-10-01T14:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ffUWTe4NiZSMRh7Bn3ppWD.pnghttps://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-falcon-heavy-nro-97-spy-satellite-launchSpaceen3 for 3! Falcon Heavy rocket launches secret US spy mission to complete SpaceX tripleheader (video)2026-10-01T12:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Q6kzPVRKYZuBozKJNc9AXe.jpghttps://www.space.com/space-exploration/satellites/spacex-google-project-suncatcher-ai-satellite-transporter-18-missionSpaceenSpaceX launches Google AI satellite, 129 other payloads on 2nd leg of spaceflight tripleheader (video)2026-10-01T10:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iffCSPWuCSuxD6w6UBEg7f.jpghttps://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/launch-tripleheader-spacex-to-fly-3-rockets-in-13-hours-todaySpaceenLaunch tripleheader! SpaceX to fly 3 rockets in 13 hours today2026-10-01T04:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EMLQStWoeQw7XB5SiFajSX.jpghttps://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-is-go-to-launch-nasas-crew-13-astronaut-mission-to-the-iss-on-oct-1SpaceenSpaceX is ‘go’ to launch NASA’s Crew-13 astronaut mission to the ISS on Oct. 12026-09-30T22:47:20Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SibBsSVmkNt9i83DvExmLN.jpg