Artemis 2 critical fueling test moved up | What is a black moon? | Astronomers see "growing pains" of young exoplanets

How to use Unistellar telescopes to help defend Earth against asteroids Created for ceo.studentlike.spuniv@blogger.com | Web Version   January 28, 2026 FOLLOW US FOLLOW US   Taking you out of this world, every day SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE   The Launchpad NASA moves up the Artemis 2 critical fueling test. NASA is progressing a little faster than originally predicted toward a critical fueling test of its Artemis 2 moon rocket. The agency now says it hopes to wrap the critical fueling and countdown simulation as early as this Saturday (Jan. 31).  In other news, scientists discover the "growing pains" of young exoplanets, the 40th anniversary of the Challenger disaster shows that challenges still remain and Star Wars' coolest sith is getting a show of his own in April.  We have all that and more for your daily read.  Keep looking up, Kenna Content Manager, Space.com NASA moves up Artemis 2 rocket's critical fueling test The SLS wet dress rehearsal is the rocket's last major hurdle before launch. Read More NASA gets new F-15 fighter jet to chase its X-59 craft "These two aircraft will enable successful data collection and chase plane capabilities for the X-59," said the director for flight operations at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center. Read More Space quiz! Where is the Kuiper Belt located? Click here for the answer! Between Earth and Mars Between Mars and Jupiter Beyond Neptune Beyond the Milky Way galaxy   Skywatching Black Moon: What is it and why does it occur? A black moon is a rare occurrence. Read More Help defend Earth from asteroids with Unistellar scope I spoke to Unistellar co-founder and SETI astronomer Franck Marchis about how citizen scientists are using smart telescopes to engage in planetary defense, research and observational astronomy. Here's how you can get involved. Read More Spaceflight 40 years after the Challenger disaster, issues remain Human spaceflight remains hard, despite progress in "lessons learned" Read More Science & Astronomy Astronomers see 'growing pains' of teenage exoplanets "We've often seen the 'baby pictures' of planets forming, but until now, the 'teenage years' have been a missing link," said one researcher. Read More Entertainment 5 stars: Lego Technic NASA Artemis SLS rocket review The second SLS set to come from Lego doesn't disappoint, and this Technic imagining has a few nifty tricks up its sleeve, too. Read More Star Wars Fan-favorite Star Wars icon returns with own show The next Star Wars show from Lucasfilm Animation sees the fallen Sith lord build a criminal empire right under the Empire's nose. Read More Today in Space On this day: Jan. 28, 1986: Challenger disaster On January 28, 1986, the space shuttle Challenger exploded shortly after liftoff, killing the seven crewmembers on board. Read More Photo of the day: America's 250th lights up Washington A 250th anniversary only comes once in a lifetime. Read More Stay up-to-date on all things space science, news, and entertainment by subscribing to our newsletters. Sign Up   Follow SPACE Contact Us: Feedback | Advertise Sign Up | Update Profile | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Cookies Policy | Terms and Conditions Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036