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Private German company attempts rocket launch today | Best binoculars for kids Created for ceo.studentlike.spuniv@blogger.com | Web Version   January 21, 2026 FOLLOW US FOLLOW US   Something amazing every day SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE   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). Read More 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. Read More Space quiz! How many years was the Cassini spacecraft taking observations?  Click here for the answer! 5 10 13 16   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. Read More Spaceflight Blue Origin launching six to suborbital space on Jan. 22 NS-38 will be Blue Origin's 17th crewed spaceflight to date. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More Telescopes & Binoculars Best binoculars for kids 2026: Top picks for children (Getty Images) Want to wow young stargazers with nature and the night sky? Here are our top picks of the best binoculars for kids. Read More 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. Read More Our photo of the day: Hubble sees baby stars in LMC The Large Magellanic Cloud, or LMC, is a key spot for astronomers to study star formation. 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