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Best solar binoculars 2026: Sungaze without damaging your eyes
By Kimberley Lane last updated
The best solar binoculars let you get a closer view of the sun while keeping your eyes safe.

Chinese capsule damaged by space-junk strike returns to Earth (video)
By Leonard David published
The first emergency operation in the history of China's human spaceflight program ended on Jan. 19 when an uncrewed Shenzhou 20 capsule damaged by a space-junk strike came safely down to Earth.

Hubble sees baby stars in Large Magellanic Cloud | Space photo of the day for Jan. 21, 2026
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
The Large Magellanic Cloud, or LMC, is a key spot for astronomers to study star formation.

Best model rocket deals 2026: Blast off with savings on hobby rockets
By Alexander Cox last updated
Looking to take off with a new hobby? We have rounded up the best deals on model rockets and accessories, to keep you flying high in 2026.

On this day in space: Jan. 21, 1960: 'Miss Sam' the rhesus monkey launched into space
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On January 21, 1960, a monkey named Miss Sam launched on a Little Joe rocket to help NASA test the launch escape system for its new Mercury spacecraft.

US Space Force awards 1st-of-its-kind $52 million contract to deorbit its satellites
By Mike Wall published
"This contract reflects both the value of affordable servicing missions and the technical readiness of the Otter."

Severe G4 geomagnetic storm sparks jaw-dropping northern lights worldwide (photos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
A fast CME slammed into Earth on Jan. 19, unleashing hours of intense auroral activity and lighting up skies far beyond the poles.

NASA's Crew-11 astronauts to discuss medical evacuation from International Space Station today: Watch it live
By Mike Wall published
The four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-11 mission will discuss their shorter-than-expected stay aboard the International Space Station today (Jan. 21), and you can watch it live.

Best Lego deals 2026: The deepest discounts on Star Wars, Marvel, DC and space Lego sets
By Kim Snaith last updated
Whether you're buying for yourself or shopping for gifts, you can never have too much Lego. We've rounded up the best deals from Star Wars to Marvel and DC and beyond.
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