Space.com
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- 40 years after the space shuttle Challenger disaster, spaceflight remains far from routine
on 28th January 2026 at 5:05 amSeven astronauts lost their lives during the Challenger space shuttle disaster on Jan. 28, 1986. Four decades later, human spaceflight remains a difficult business.
- Astronomers discover the 'growing pains' of teenage exoplanets
on 27th January 2026 at 10:00 pm"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 jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner) on 27th January 2026 at 8:51 pmThe 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
on 27th January 2026 at 8:00 pmWhat 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)
on 27th January 2026 at 6:00 pmThe 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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Astronomy Now
Below are some stories from Astronomy News from the Astronomy Now website
- The Dark Energy Survey Weighs in on Cosmic Tensions
by Colin Stuart on 27th January 2026 at 8:51 pmThe final release of data from the Dark Energy Survey widens tensions in our understanding of the cosmic evolution. The post The Dark Energy Survey Weighs in on Cosmic Tensions appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
- What the Helix Nebula Has in Common with a Supernova Remnantby Monica Young on 26th January 2026 at 2:00 pm
Sculpted gases in the Helix Nebula, revealed in a new Webb image, look like the firework-like tendrils in a distant amateur-discovered supernova remnant — here's why. The post What the Helix Nebula Has in Common with a Supernova Remnant appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Night Sky News from Astronomy Now
- This Week's Sky at a Glance, January 23 - February 1by Alan MacRobert on 23rd January 2026 at 9:57 am
The waxing Moon marches east across the evening sky. It says hello to binary Gamma Arietis on Saturday, then occults some of the Pleiades for Europe on Tuesday. But it's past them by nightfall in North America. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, January 23 - February 1 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
- Nights with Mira, a Most Wonderful Starby Bob King on 21st January 2026 at 9:10 pm
Mira the Wonderful is back! Of course, it's always been there, but now it's near maximum brightness and easily visible with the unaided eye. The post Nights with Mira, a Most Wonderful Star appeared first on Sky & Telescope.