Watch live: NASA, SpaceX discuss Oct. 1 launch of Crew-13 astronaut mission

NASA and SpaceX will discuss the planned Oct. 1 launch of the Crew-13 astronaut mission to the International Space Station during a press conference today (Sept. 30) at 6 p.m. EDT (2200 GMT). Watch it live here

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Skywatching

new moon illustration shows a very dimly lit moon against a black background.
When is the next new moon?

By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated

Reference Discover what a new moon is and when the next new moon will occur with our new moon 2026 guide.

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A yellow full moon glows in a dark sky with streaks of cloud lining its disk.
October full moon 2026: When, where and how to see the Hunter's Moon

By Anthony Wood Published

Your guide to October's full Hunter's Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights.

Stargazing
three panel image showing three stunning views of the september full moon also known as the harvest moon. One the left is a close up view of an owl silhouetted against the bright moon, the middle is the moon rising over a castle on a hill and on the right a moon appears at the top of a road sign.
Stunning Harvest Moon serves up a treat for skywatchers worldwide (photos)

By Daisy Dobrijevic Published

See stunning photos of September's Harvest Moon as it lights up skies around the world, delighting skywatchers from Hong Kong to San Francisco.

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Spaceflight

SpaceX Crew-13 what time
What time will SpaceX launch Crew-13 astronauts for NASA on Oct. 1? How to watch live (full timeline)

By Tariq Malik Published

SpaceX's Crew-13 astronaut launch to the International Space Station will be an 8-hour flight. Here's when and how to watch it live.

Launches & Spacecraft
The Salyut 6 space station in orbit.
On this day in space! Sept. 29, 1977: The Soviet Union's Salyut 6 space station launches into orbit for long-duration spaceflights

By Hanneke Weitering Published

On Sept. 29, 1977, the Soviet Union launched its Salyut 6 space station into orbit. Here's why the new home in space mattered.

Space Exploration
microscopic photographs of human cells
Could gravity itself be a future medication?

By Stefanie Waldek Published

Research reveals that human cells exposed to simulated microgravity for 24 hours show surprisingly few changes and suggests gravity could become a form of therapy on Earth.

Human Spaceflight
Aloutte 1 satellite
On this day in space! Sept. 28, 1962: Canada's 1st satellite Alouette 1 launches into orbit from California on a Thor-Agena rocket

By Hanneke Weitering Published

On Sept. 28, 1962, Canada launched its first satellite, Alouette 1, even before there was a Canadian Space Agency. Here's why it mattered.

Space Exploration
The upper stage of SpaceX's Starship megarocket, as seen from a just-deployed Starlink V3 satellite during Starship's 14th test flight on Sept. 28, 2026.
Wow! Watch SpaceX's Starship megarocket deploy satellites into orbit for 1st time ever (photos, video)

By Mike Wall Published

The 407-foot-tall (124 meters) Starship reached orbit for the first time ever on Flight 14 — and it did something productive while it was up there.

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Science & Astronomy

Venice, as seen from orbit.
Satellite spies blue lagoon around Venice canals | Space photo of the day for Sept. 30, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published

The bright blue lagoon waters of Venice and its iconic canals stand out in this true-color satellite image.

Earth
A NASA graphic showcasing the phases of the moon.
What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated

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

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Space Photo of the Day

Venice, as seen from orbit.
Satellite spies blue lagoon around Venice canals | Space photo of the day for Sept. 30, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published

The bright blue lagoon waters of Venice and its iconic canals stand out in this true-color satellite image.

Earth
Wavy patterned deposits on Mars.
Strange 'coral reef' deposits reveal Mars' climate history | Space photo of the day for Sept. 28, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published

Unusual formations in Mars' Arabia Terra region reveal the Red Planet's climate history.

Mars
composite image showing a vast desert landscape covered in dark green flora and an inset image showing a small pink wildflower with antennas in the background.
Satellites spy rare explosion of color in Australian desert | Space photo of the day for Sept. 24, 2026

By Daisy Dobrijevic Published

A spectacular wildflower bloom has transformed parts of Western Australia's normally arid landscape following months of unusually wet weather.

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Entertainment

This Lego Smart Play Star Wars Millennium Falcon is the perfect shelf-sized playset and it's cheaper than ever

By Chris McMullen Published

20% off and packed with play features, this Lego Star Wars Smart Play Millennium Falcon is sure to delight Star Wars fans young and old, even if you overlook Lego's latest innovation.

Space Toys & Lego
'Galaga' at 45: How the classic arcade shooter became a gaming icon

By Daryl Baxter Published

Flying in formation for 45 years.

Space Games
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What's Up In Space Today

Search For Life

Screenshot from a video showing the amoeba Incendiamoeba cascadensis moving at 60 degrees Celsius (140 degrees Fahrenheit). When pushed to its limits in the lab, I. cascadensis can remain partially active at 150.8 degrees F (66 degrees C) and can recover from exposure to 158 degrees F (70 degrees C) for five minutes. However, 176 degrees F (80 degrees C) proved to be too much for the amoeba to come back from.
Newfound 'fire amoeba' could broaden the search for alien life to planets hotter than Earth

By Keith Cooper Published

A newfound amoeba just set a heat-tolerance record for multicellular organisms, widening the range of environments in which astrobiologists might find alien life.

Search for Life
Microbes could survive on Saturn's moon Enceladus — and scientists think we can find them

By Chelsea Gohd Published

Freezing drops of water accelerating through space could hold the truth about life beyond Earth.

Search for Life
Microscopic alien technology may be hidden in moon dust, scientists say

By Elizabeth Howell Published

Could we find alien technology embedded in moon dust?

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Technology

AstroForge plans to launch Autonomy-1, the first-ever fully autonomous space mission, aboard Stoke Space's Nova Pathfinder rocket in early 2027.
'Without a single command from the ground': Asteroid-mining company to launch world's 1st autonomous space mission in 2027

By Mike Wall Published

AstroForge plans to launch the first-ever totally autonomous space mission in 2027, potentially paving the way for a new era of exploration.

Technology
Our expert gave these powerful, budget-friendly binoculars five stars and now they're over $100 off

By Chris McMullen Published

Deals Looking for quality binoculars but don't want to spend a fortune? Our expert gave Nikon's M7 range our maximum rating and now the 10x42 model is the cheapest it's been in a long time.

Deals
Earthset captured through the Orion spacecraft window at 6:41 p.m. EDT, April 6, 2026, during the Artemis II crew’s flyby of the Moon. A muted blue Earth with bright white clouds sets behind the cratered lunar surface. The dark portion of Earth is experiencing nighttime. On Earth’s day side, swirling clouds are visible over the Australia and Oceania region.
The battlefield now extends all the way to the moon, U.S. military's highest-ranking officer says

By Mike Wall Published

The battlefield that the U.S. military must prepare for and excel in now extends from the seafloor all the way out to the moon, according to Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Aerospace
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