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Rules needed for moon mining | Watch the planets in 2026 Created for ceo.studentlike.spuniv@blogger.com | Web Version   January 1, 2026 FOLLOW US FOLLOW US   Something amazing every day SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE   The Launchpad Happy New Year space fans! While 2025 was a flurry of space activity, we here at Space.com are excited to see what 2026 brings for all things space news and science, including how scientists are prepping robots to help send humans to Mars.  Other headlines for today include the former ULA CEO, Tory Bruno, joining Blue Origin to focus on national security projects, 15 skywatching events you won't want to miss in 2026, and a roundup of 2025's Lego Stars Wars sets.  We have all that and more for your daily read.  Keep looking up, Kenna Content Manager, Space.com Robotic explorers prepped to help send humans to Mars "It's really not a question of robotic exploration or human exploration," Ehlmann said. "It is an 'and' -- it's robotic and human exploration and how we do these best together." Read More 15 skywatching events you won't want to miss in 2026 Our 2026 skywatching guide includes a total solar eclipse, a "blood moon" and a festive supermoon. Here are the dates you need to know. Read More   Skywatching What to expect from the planets in 2026: key events Your complete guide to the brightest planetary moments of 2026. Read More Are image-stabilized binoculars good for stargazing? We've tested many image-stabilized binoculars -- here's our expert verdict on whether you should bite the bullet and buy a pair or go with regular binoculars for stargazing. Read More Spaceflight Former ULA CEO Tory Bruno joins Blue Origin "We are going to bring important, innovative, and urgently needed capabilities to our Nation," Bruno says. Read More Science & Astronomy The race to mine the moon needs clear rules There are billions of dollars in it for companies able to kickstart mining operations, even if such returns are still years away. Read More Entertainment Lego Star Wars 2025: A year in review From Grogu to the Death Star, we look back over the Lego Star Wars sets released over the course of 2025. Read More 4 stars: Lego Icons Shuttle Carrier Aircraft review An impressive display piece for Lego-loving space fans who want to commemorate the legacy of this iconic post-Space Race vessel. Read More Today in Space Photo of day: Space Force shows off Alaska radar post "I am the watcher on the walls." 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