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'Star Wars Outlaws' scores a new prequel novel starring antagonist Jaylen Vrax and his ND-5 assassin droid
By Jeff Spry published
Author Mike Chen returns fans to the galaxy's grimy underworld in this thrilling crime caper book

Disney+ deal ends tonight: Watch upcoming Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord on Disney+ for just £3.99 a month
By Paul Brett published
Deals Save 33% on this UK-only Disney+ streaming deal; it's a must-get for sci-fi fans, giving you access to the entire Star Wars and Marvel catalogues and much, much more.

Stargazing in the city: what you can (and can't) see at night
By Anthony Wood published
A range of gorgeous skywatching targets are visible to the naked eye in city skies.

On this day in space: Jan. 28, 1986: Space Shuttle Challenger explodes after launch
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On January 28, 1986, the space shuttle Challenger exploded shortly after liftoff, killing the seven crewmembers on board.

America's 250th lights up Washington Monument | Space photo of the day for Jan. 28, 2026
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
A 250th anniversary only comes once in a lifetime.

NASA research jet makes fiery 'wheels-up landing' after experiencing mechanical issue (video)
By Brett Tingley published
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.

Rocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?
By Josh Dinner, Tariq Malik last updated
Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.

Night sky tonight: See the moon dance in the horns of a cosmic bull after dark
By Jamie Carter last updated
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!


