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Space weekly recap, September 26 - October 2, 2026: Key stories you may have missed

Space weekly recap, September 26 - October 2, 2026: Key stories you may have missed
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SMILE is ready: Europe and China’s new spacecraft captures massive aurora storm around North Pole
1 day ago

China unveils bold plan to complete first AI-driven geological map of Mars by 2028
1 day ago
NASA awards U.S. woman $300,000 for devising space food system to feed astronauts on Mars

NASA awards U.S. woman $300,000 for devising space food system to feed astronauts on Mars
22 hours ago

Skywatching

Aurora forecast: Maine and other U.S. states may see the northern lights on October 2 as CME hits Earth

Aurora forecast: Maine and other U.S. states may see the northern lights on October 2 as CME hits Earth
2 days ago

Harvest Moon will be joined by Saturn and Neptune on September 26: Here's how you can spot them
7 days ago

Aurora forecast: Solar storm could trigger prominent views over northern U.S. on September 24
Sep 23, 2026

Videos

SpaceX successfully lands both Falcon Heavy boosters after NROL-97 launch 0:25

SpaceX successfully lands both Falcon Heavy boosters after NROL-97 launch
23 hours ago
SpaceX successfully launches Falcon Heavy carrying NROL-97 0:47

SpaceX successfully launches Falcon Heavy carrying NROL-97
23 hours ago
SpaceX Dragon docks with the ISS, carrying Crew-13 astronauts aboard 0:26

SpaceX Dragon docks with the ISS, carrying Crew-13 astronauts aboard
1 day ago
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Deep Sky Objects

Astronomers discover atmosphere on the coldest lava exoplanet ever found; here’s why it matters

Astronomers discover atmosphere on the coldest lava exoplanet ever found; here’s why it matters
2 days ago
China’s StarWhisper AI is helping telescopes hunt for the first light from exploding stars

China’s StarWhisper AI is helping telescopes hunt for the first light from exploding stars
Sep 24, 2026
A dead star is leaving behind a bizarre 42-light-year-long trail, China’s Einstein Probe finds

A dead star is leaving behind a bizarre 42-light-year-long trail, China’s Einstein Probe finds
Sep 24, 2026
Radio signals seen directly from an exoplanet for the first time—here's what astronomers found

Radio signals seen directly from an exoplanet for the first time—here's what astronomers found
Sep 24, 2026
ESA and JAXA's Ramses probe powers up ahead of a rare close encounter with asteroid Apophis

ESA and JAXA's Ramses probe powers up ahead of a rare close encounter with asteroid Apophis
Sep 24, 2026
A dead star siphoning gas at 335,000 mph: NASA-JAXA mission makes 'groundbreaking' observation

A dead star siphoning gas at 335,000 mph: NASA-JAXA mission makes 'groundbreaking' observation
Sep 22, 2026

Today's Moon Phase

Today's Moon phase in Los Angeles

Today's Moon phase in Los Angeles
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Today's Moon phase in Indianapolis

Today's Moon phase in Indianapolis
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Today's Moon phase in Salt Lake City

Today's Moon phase in Salt Lake City
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Space weekly recap, September 26 - October 2, 2026: Key stories you may have missed

Space weekly recap, September 26 - October 2, 2026: Key stories you may have missed
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Watch: SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket successfully launches NROL-97, its first classified mission for U.S. government

Watch: SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket successfully launches NROL-97, its first classified mission for U.S. government
1 day ago
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts receive warm welcome as Dragon docks with ISS after record-setting trip; watch video

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts receive warm welcome as Dragon docks with ISS after record-setting trip; watch video
1 day ago
Watch: SpaceX's Transporter-18 sends Google's AI test satellite to orbit with 129 other payloads

Watch: SpaceX's Transporter-18 sends Google's AI test satellite to orbit with 129 other payloads
1 day ago
Watch: SpaceX launches NASA's Crew-13 on a record-fast trip to the ISS; Falcon 9 booster nails landing

Watch: SpaceX launches NASA's Crew-13 on a record-fast trip to the ISS; Falcon 9 booster nails landing
1 day ago
3 rockets, 2 coasts, 13 hours: SpaceX attempts rare launch marathon today

3 rockets, 2 coasts, 13 hours: SpaceX attempts rare launch marathon today
1 day ago
SMILE is ready: Europe and China’s new spacecraft captures massive aurora storm around North Pole

SMILE is ready: Europe and China’s new spacecraft captures massive aurora storm around North Pole
1 day ago
China unveils bold plan to complete first AI-driven geological map of Mars by 2028

China unveils bold plan to complete first AI-driven geological map of Mars by 2028
1 day ago
NASA’s Roman Telescope Coronagraph opens its eyes to the cosmos, taking its first images

NASA’s Roman Telescope Coronagraph opens its eyes to the cosmos, taking its first images
1 day ago
SpaceX rolls out Falcon Heavy for classified NROL-97 mission on October 1; when and where to watch live

SpaceX rolls out Falcon Heavy for classified NROL-97 mission on October 1; when and where to watch live
1 day ago
New NASA material, grown inside bacteria, could be produced directly on Moon and Mars

New NASA material, grown inside bacteria, could be produced directly on Moon and Mars
1 day ago
NASA’s Crew-13 is go for launch! Watch four astronauts fly to ISS today. Timeline and livestreaming details.

NASA’s Crew-13 is go for launch! Watch four astronauts fly to ISS today. Timeline and livestreaming details.
2 days ago
Europe to build its own space station after the ISS? ESA begins new feasibility studies

Europe to build its own space station after the ISS? ESA begins new feasibility studies
2 days ago
Scientists just fixed the timeline of Oklahoma meteor crater—and linked it to a mass extinction

Scientists just fixed the timeline of Oklahoma meteor crater—and linked it to a mass extinction
2 days ago
Aurora forecast: Maine and other U.S. states may see the northern lights on October 2 as CME hits Earth

Aurora forecast: Maine and other U.S. states may see the northern lights on October 2 as CME hits Earth
2 days ago

Constellation

Cassiopeia: The famous W-shaped constellation and how to spot it

Cassiopeia: The famous W-shaped constellation and how to spot it
Sep 12, 2026
How to easily spot the constellation Lynx in March's night skies

How to easily spot the constellation Lynx in March's night skies
Mar 12, 2026
Constellations with the most visibility in January 2026: Easy viewing tips

Constellations with the most visibility in January 2026: Easy viewing tips
Jan 20, 2026

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Aliens or not? Harvard ccientist Avi Loeb shares his thoughts on latest UFO files release 6 PHOTOS ASTRONOMY

Aliens or not? Harvard ccientist Avi Loeb shares his thoughts on latest UFO files release

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The curious case of the 'WTF Star': Why Tabby's Star still has scientists puzzled 6 ASTRONOMY

The curious case of the 'WTF Star': Why Tabby's Star still has scientists puzzled

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Scientists finally captured an image of a giant black hole at the heart of our galaxy 5 ASTRONOMY

Scientists finally captured an image of a giant black hole at the heart of our galaxy

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SpaceX shares stunning new photos of Flight 14, Starship’s debut orbital mission 6 SPACEFLIGHT

SpaceX shares stunning new photos of Flight 14, Starship’s debut orbital mission

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Is there a hidden ninth planet beyond Pluto? Here’s what scientists found 6 ASTRONOMY

Is there a hidden ninth planet beyond Pluto? Here’s what scientists found

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SPACEFLIGHT

  1. NASA awards U.S. woman $300,000 for devising space food system to feed astronauts on Mars
    22 hours ago

  2. Watch: SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket successfully launches NROL-97, its first classified mission for U.S. government
    1 day ago

  3. NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts receive warm welcome as Dragon docks with ISS after record-setting trip; watch video
    1 day ago

  4. Watch: SpaceX's Transporter-18 sends Google's AI test satellite to orbit with 129 other payloads
    1 day ago

  5. Watch: SpaceX launches NASA's Crew-13 on a record-fast trip to the ISS; Falcon 9 booster nails landing
    1 day ago

MOST READ

  1. SpaceX Starship Flight 14 launches today: When and how to watch the livestream

    SpaceX Starship Flight 14 launches today: When and how to watch the livestream

  2. Aurora forecast: Maine and other U.S. states may see the northern lights on October 2 as CME hits Earth

    Aurora forecast: Maine and other U.S. states may see the northern lights on October 2 as CME hits Earth

  3. SpaceX Starship Flight 14: Booster splashes down in the Gulf, Ship ends in a fireball (watch video)

  4. Starship Flight 14 in photos: See how SpaceX executed the first orbital test of its giant rocket

Instruments

NASA test proves its DAVINCI probe can survive a scorching descent into hellish Venus

NASA test proves its DAVINCI probe can survive a scorching descent into hellish Venus
2 days ago
Five billion miles and 200,000 orbits around Earth: NASA's Hubble Space Telescope completes milestone

Five billion miles and 200,000 orbits around Earth: NASA's Hubble Space Telescope completes milestone
Sep 24, 2026
'Humanity’s next window into the deep universe': Meet PRIMA, NASA's new far-infrared telescope

'Humanity’s next window into the deep universe': Meet PRIMA, NASA's new far-infrared telescope
Sep 24, 2026