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Gladys West, GPS pioneer and one of NASA's famed 'Hidden Figures,' dies at 95

Elizabeth Howell published 1 February 26

West's work on modeling the Earth's shape assisted with the development of GPS, today used by an estimated 4 billion people.

A yellow full moon is pictured rising over a snow covered mountain behind a skier in a darkening blue sky.

See the full 'Snow Moon' chill in the eastern sky at sunset tonight

Anthony Wood published 1 February 26

The 'Snow Moon' is named for the inclement weather that is common in January.

An orange rocket with a white top stands against a dynamic sky. A danger sign stands on the left.

Artemis 2 SLS wet dress rehearsal latest news: NASA set to take stations for moon rocket fueling test

Josh Dinner published 31 January 26

Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026: Follow NASA's last major test of SLS before the launch of Artemis 2 and a crew of astronauts around the moon.

a small rocket carrying six people in a capsule lifts off, set against the rising sun

Chinese space tourism startup eyes 2028 for 1st crewed mission, signs celebrity for future flight

Andrew Jones published 31 January 26

InterstellOr is already taking bookings for its planned suborbital flights and says it has attracted its first celebrity passenger, highlighting China's growing commercial space ambitions.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 195 — Remembering Apollo 1, Challenger, and Columbia

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 193 — A History of Tomorrow

Space.com Staff published 31 January 26

On Episode 195 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with Gerry Griffin, former Apollo Flight Director and Director of the Johnson Space Center, about NASA's spaceflight tragedies.

a chimpanzee dressed in a white jumpsuit and strapped into a metal seat is seen on the deck of a Navy ship

On this day in space: Jan. 31, 1961: Ham the chimpanzee takes flight

Hanneke Weitering last updated 31 January 26

On January 31, 1961, a chimpanzee by the name of Ham blasted off on a Mercury-Redstone rocket and became the first hominid to go to space.

An orange rocket with a white top next to a launch tower. — NASA delays critical Artemis 2 rocket fueling test due to below-freezing temperatures, launch no earlier than Feb. 8 NASA has been forced to delay a critical fueling test for its Artemis 2 moon rocket due to unusually cold weather forecasted to hit the Space Coast this weekend.

an illustration of a cube-shaped satellite burning and breaking apart into fragments as it falls onto Earth — What actually happens to a spacecraft during its fiery last moments? Here's why ESA wants to find out What actually happens to a spacecraft during its fiery last moments? That's the key question for the European Space Agency's Draco mission, planned for 2027.

A series of glowing blue and white streaks move from the top left of the image to the bottom right of the image, against a dark background — Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) crumbles apart in stunning new telescope images The comet broke into pieces after making a close approach around the sun in October 2025.

a white rocket lifts off from a desert launch site into the dawn sky — Blue Origin pausing space tourism flights for at least 2 years to focus on moon plans Blue Origin will ground its New Shepard suborbital vehicle for at least two years, in order to devote more resources to the company's crewed moon plans.

an illustration of a cylindrical satellite breaking apart into multiple pieces above earth — Russian 'inspector' satellite appears to break apart in orbit, raising debris concerns Ground-based observations suggest the former geostationary inspector satellite suffered a fragmentation event months after retirement, raising new concerns about debris in high Earth orbit.

(Left) Io as seen by NASA's Galileo spacecraft on 3 July 1999 (Right) A massive volcanic hotspot observed by Juno in 2024 — NASA's Juno spacecraft spots the largest volcanic eruption ever seen on Jupiter's moon Io "What makes the event even more extraordinary is that it did not involve a single volcano, but multiple active sources."

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 195 — Remembering Apollo 1, Challenger, and Columbia — This Week In Space podcast: Episode 193 — A History of Tomorrow On Episode 195 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with Gerry Griffin, former Apollo Flight Director and Director of the Johnson Space Center, about NASA's spaceflight tragedies.

Skywatching

Peak Design 25L Outdoor Backpack review

By Kimberley Lane published 31 January 26

Review The Peak Design 25L Outdoor Backpack provides versatility and quality for a variety of outdoor uses.

Is a MacBook or Windows laptop better for astrophotography?

By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published 30 January 26

Both Windows and MacBooks have advantages for astrophotography, but the choice will depend on your power level and budget.

Skywatching Kit

The moon is pictured shining in the night sky with a bright point of light representing Jupiter to its upper left. A stone statue of a military figure atop an ornate column is positioned to the right of the shot, appearing to face the solar system pair.

See the moon glow next to mighty Jupiter in the winter sky tonight

By Anthony Wood published 30 January 26

The moon greets Jupiter two days ahead of its full moon phase on Feb. 1.

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 193 — A History of Tomorrow
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Space.com headlines crossword quiz for week of Jan. 26, 2026: Which planet may have a July meteor shower?

Spaceflight

An artist's concept of NASA's Habitable Worlds Observatory in space.

From a new flagship space telescope to lunar exploration, global cooperation – and competition – will make 2026 an exciting year for space

By Grant Tremblay published 31 January 26

Coming from one of the world's largest astrophysical research institutes, I can tell you, the anticipation across the global space science community is electric.

Space Exploration

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NASA's Artemis 2 mission to the moon puts Crew-12 SpaceX launch in delicate dance

By Josh Dinner published 30 January 26

SpaceX launch date of Crew-12 astronauts to the International Space Station will depend on the outcome of the Artemis 2 wet dress rehearsal and launch attempts.

Human Spaceflight

Artemis 2 moon suits ready to make history | Space photo of the day for Jan. 30, 2026

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published 30 January 26

Time to suit up!

a triple-core rocket blasts off under a sunny, partly cloudy blue sky. smoke expands below next to an obscured launch tower, near a long white hanger with SPACEX written on the side. To the left, a bird flies away.

Rocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?

By Josh Dinner, Tariq Malik last updated 30 January 26

Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.

Launches & Spacecraft

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Space calendar 2026: Rocket launches, skywatching events, missions & more!

By Space.com last updated 30 January 26

Reference Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2026 with our space calendar.

Science & Astronomy

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 31 January 26

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2026.

Space.com headlines crossword quiz for week of Jan. 26, 2026: Which planet may have a July meteor shower?

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published 31 January 26

Test your space smarts with our weekly crossword challenge, crafted from Space.com's biggest headlines.

Space Photo of the Day

Artemis 2 moon suits ready to make history | Space photo of the day for Jan. 30, 2026

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published 30 January 26

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Entertainment

From 'Asteroids' to 'Star Citizen': A brief history of space dogfighting games

By Alan Bradley published 31 January 26

How space dogfighting games evolved from vector lines to virtual cockpits.

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Living spaceships, plague planets, and a quote from Josef Mengele: 'The Sixth Nik' is NYT bestselling author Daniel Kraus' 1st sci-fi novel, and it's really weird

By Jeff Spry published 30 January 26

Read an excerpt of this deep-space mystery from the prolific writer of 'Whalefall' and 'Angel Down.'

What's Up In Space Today

Search For Life

The Goldilocks zone, or habitable zone, is the sweet spot around a star where we might find planets like our own.

Goodbye Goldilocks: Scientists may have to look beyond habitable zones to find alien life

By Victoria Corless published 29 January 26

Scientists may need to broaden their horizons in their search for alien life.

Search for Life

A peptide chain forms on an icy grain of dust between stars

Proteins before planets: How space ice may have created the 1st building blocks of life

By Victoria Corless published 28 January 26

"We used to think that only very simple molecules could be created in these clouds. But we have shown that this is clearly not the case."

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 24 January 26

We frequently question whether we are alone in the universe.

Search for Life

Technology

a white jet on a tarmac

NASA research jet makes fiery 'wheels-up landing' after experiencing mechanical issue (video)

By Brett Tingley published 28 January 26

One of NASA's high-altitude WB-57 research jet made a fiery wheels-up landing on Tuesday (Jan. 27) after a mechanical issue prevented it from lowering its landing gear.

A large gray plane rolls on a runway with a man wearing army fatigues waving it forward

NASA gets new F-15 fighter jet to chase its X-59 'quiet' supersonic aircraft

By Julian Dossett published 27 January 26

What role will F-15 jets play in the future of supersonic flight?

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 21 January 26

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

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