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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.

Aurora forecast Jan. 28 - Northern lights may brighten tonight as minor geomagnetic storm conditions develop
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.

SpaceX launches advanced GPS satellite for US Space Force (photos)
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX launched an advanced, jam-resistant GPS satellite for the U.S. Space Force from Florida on Tuesday night (Jan. 27).

40 years after the space shuttle Challenger disaster, spaceflight remains far from routine
By Elizabeth Howell published
Seven astronauts lost their lives during the Challenger space shuttle disaster on Jan. 28, 1986. Four decades later, human spaceflight remains a difficult business.

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.

Astronomers discover the 'growing pains' of teenage exoplanets
By Robert Lea published
"We've often seen the 'baby pictures' of planets forming, but until now, the 'teenage years' have been a missing link."

NASA moves critical fueling test for Artemis 2 moon rocket up to Jan. 31
By Josh Dinner published
The SLS wet dress rehearsal is the rocket's last major hurdle before launch.

NASA gets new F-15 fighter jet to chase its X-59 'quiet' supersonic aircraft
By Julian Dossett published
What role will F-15 jets play in the future of supersonic flight?

The coolest character in all of Star Wars returns with his own Disney+ show in April — check out the gorgeous 1st trailer (video)
By Fran Ruiz published
The next Star Wars show from Lucasfilm Animation sees the fallen Sith lord build a criminal empire right under the Empire's nose.
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