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On this day in space! Oct. 21, 2008: India launches its 1st mission to the moon with Chandrayaan-1

Space botanist conducts plant experiments in orbit | Space photo of the day for Oct. 21, 2026

Just 4 minutes a day can dramatically improve strength after 65

On this day in space! Oct. 20, 1970: The Soviet Union launches last-ever Zond moon mission

The view from the edge of a sparkling spiral galaxy | Space photo of the day for Oct. 20, 2026

Elephant Island is an icy sight from orbit | Space photo of the day for Oct. 19, 2026

On this day in space! Oct. 19, 2016: Europe's ExoMars orbiter and Schiaparelli lander arrive at Mars

Just 3,000 steps a day may help slow Alzheimer's, scientists find

How Many Steps a Day Does It Take to Sharpen Your Attention? A 14-Year Study Hints at The Range

On this day in space! Oct. 18, 1963: France's Félicette Becomes the 1st Cat in Space! >^..^<

Eating blueberries every day may have a surprising effect on your mood

On this day in space! Oct. 17, 2016: Private Antares rocket returns to flight after catastrophic launch explosion

Why can you see the moon during the day? This week is the perfect time to find out

On this day in space! Oct. 16, 1975: NASA launches the 1st-ever GOES weather satellite to watch Earth from space

Supermassive black hole blasts out a neon 'treble clef' | Space photo of the day for Oct. 16, 2026

On this day in space! Oct. 15, 1997: NASA launches Cassini-Hugyens probe on 7-year voyage to Saturn

Windblown yardangs on Mars | Space photo of the day for Oct. 15, 2026

Give me the good news: four science stories to brighten your day

On this day in space! Oct. 14, 1947: Test pilot Chuck Yeager breaks the sound barrier in the Bell X-1, the first X-plane

Cosmic 'jellyfish' wows skywatchers after SpaceX launch | Space photo of the day for Oct. 14, 2026