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Moon rush: These private spacecraft will attempt lunar landings in 2026

Lunar landers from Blue Origin, Firefly Aerospace, Intuitive Machines and Astrobotic are gearing up for moon landing attempts in 2026 as the commercial exploration of deep space expands.

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SpaceX launches 1st Starlink satellites of 2026 on new Falcon 9 rocket (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.

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The risk of falling space junk hitting airplanes is on the rise, experts warn

Space debris falling to Earth is a growing threat to aircraft, and experts are trying to reduce the risk.

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The next frontier in space is closer than you think – welcome to the world of very low Earth orbit satellites

But as more and more satellites are launched into LEO...the region's getting a bit crowded.

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Live long and loiter: Why NASA's ESCAPADE probes will wait a year in space before heading to Mars

NASA's ESCAPADE Mars probes embarked on a 'loiter' trajectory after launch, and scientists say that extra time in space could have some consequences for the twin spacecraft.

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2026 begins a golden age of solar eclipses: How to see 3 total solar eclipses and 3 'ring of fire' eclipses in 3 years

Earth is about to see three total solar eclipses in just under two years, with each successive path of totality moving west to east across the globe. Here's everything you need to know to plan an exquisite triple-header.

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2025's extreme weather had the jet stream's fingerprints all over it, from flash floods to hurricanes

First, instead of moving storms quickly eastward, the sluggish jet stream stalled storm systems in place, causing prolonged downpours and flash flooding.

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Can scientists detect life without knowing what it looks like? Research using machine learning offers a new way

If nonliving materials can produce rich, organized mixtures of organic molecules, then the traditional signs we use to recognize biology may no longer be enough.

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The largest sun of 2026 rises today as Earth draws closest to our parent star

Earth reaches its closest point to the sun in its 2026 orbit on Jan. 3.

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The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks tonight, but will the full 'Wolf Moon' outshine the show?

The Quadrantids are known for producing bright "fireball" meteors that can outshine the brightest planets

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SpaceX launches Italian Earth-observing satellite to orbit on the 1st mission of 2026 (video)

SpaceX launched the first mission of 2026 tonight (Jan. 2), sending an Italian Earth-observing satellite to orbit.

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'Star Trek' warps into 2026 with epic 'Space For Everybody' Rose Parade float

2026 is a special year for creator Gene Roddenberry's iconic "Wagon Train To The Stars" sci-fi franchise as it celebrates its 60th anniversary seeking out new life and new civilizations!

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SpaceX lowering orbits of 4,400 Starlink satellites for safety's sake

SpaceX will soon lower the orbits of about 4,400 Starlink satellites, to decrease the threat they pose to other spacecraft and reduce space traffic overall.

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16 upcoming sci-fi shows to be excited for in 2026

Entertainment is the final frontier, as you experience everything from Starfleet to the Green Lantern Corps and Godzilla in 2026.

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2026 is the year humanity will finally go back to the moon

It's happening. We are going.

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Northern lights may be visible in 18 states tonight

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Illinois as an incoming coronal mass ejection could disrupt Earth's magnetic field and trigger geomagnetic storm conditions.

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The 1st full moon of 2026 rises tonight! Here's what to expect from January's supermoon Wolf Moon

Don't miss January's Wolf Moon rise over the eastern horizon tonight, as the first full moon of 2026.

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Astronomers detect rare 'free floating' exoplanet 10,000 light-years from Earth

Astronomers have detected a "free floating" rogue planet the size of Saturn drifting through the Milky Way some 10,000 light-years from Earth.

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Nature carves colossal snowman in Siberia | Space photo of the day for Jan. 2, 2026

Do you want to build a snowman?

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Will Comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) be the 'great comet' of 2026?

In late April 2026, a long-period comet will swing through the inner solar system. It will likely be visible with binoculars, and there's a small chance it could be seen with the naked eye.

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One of the best meteor showers of the year peaks at the worst possible time this week

A daylight peak and a full moon combine to sabotage the powerful Quadrantid meteor shower in 2026.

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Moon landings, asteroid missions and new telescopes: Here are the top spaceflight moments to look forward to in 2026

From astronauts looping around the moon to spacecraft reaching Mercury and asteroids near Earth, 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for space exploration.

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15 skywatching events you won't want to miss in 2026

Our 2026 skywatching guide includes a total solar eclipse, a "blood moon" and a festive supermoon. Here are the dates you need to know.

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Space Force shows off snowy new Alaska radar post | Space photo of the day for Jan. 1, 2026

"I am the watcher on the walls."

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What to expect from the planets in 2026 — key dates and sky events

Your complete guide to the brightest planetary moments of 2026.

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