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January 21, 2026

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The Launchpad

Watch live: Evacuated Crew-11 astronauts will discuss mission

The four Crew-11 astronauts will discuss their shorter-than-expected space mission during a press conference today, and you can watch the event live. We have links and the full story on our website.

Other headlines for today's roundup include Isar Aerospace's planned launch of its Spectrum rocket from Andøya Spaceport in northern Norway today (and we'll have links to the livestream on our website), Blue Origin's planned launch of six tourists into suborbital space tomorrow, and the secret behind the formation of super-Earth and sub-Neptune exoplanets.

We have all that and more for your daily read.
Keep looking up,
Kenna
Content Manager, Space.com

Watch evacuated Crew-11 astronauts' post-mission briefing

The briefing begins at 2:15 p.m. EST today (Jan. 21).

Polar weather on Jupiter and Saturn may reveal interiors

"I don't think anyone's made this connection between the surface fluid pattern and the interior properties of these planets," said one researcher.

Space quiz! How many years was the Cassini spacecraft taking observations?

Click here for the answer!

Space deal of the day

Best Lego deals of 2026: Save on Star Wars, Marvel & DC

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.

Spaceflight

Blue Origin launching six to suborbital space on Jan. 22

NS-38 will be Blue Origin's 17th crewed spaceflight to date.

German rocket attempts historic Sweden launch today

Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket will lift off at 3 p.m. EST today (Jan. 21), if all goes according to plan.

Science & Astronomy

How super-Earths form: stellar radiation strips planets

"What's so exciting is that we're seeing a preview of what will become a very normal planetary system," said one researcher.

Technology

Space Force awards $52M contract to deorbit satellites

"This contract reflects both the value of affordable servicing missions and the technical readiness of the Otter," said the co-founder of Starfish Space.

Telescopes & Binoculars

Best binoculars for kids 2026: Top picks for children

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Want to wow young stargazers with nature and the night sky? Here are our top picks of the best binoculars for kids.

Today in Space

On this day: Jan. 21, 1960: Monkey launched into space

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.