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Elon Musk wants to put a satellite catapult on the moon. It's not a new idea
Leonard Davidpublished
Elon Musk isn't the first person to propose the use of mass drivers on the moon. He's following in the footsteps of space visionary Gerard O'Neill, who floated the idea back in 1974.

These are the best third-party camera lenses we recommend for astrophotography in 2026
Tantse Walterpublished
Buying GuideShould you buy a named-brand camera lens or go third-party?

Night sky tonight: Look out for a ‘Ramadan Moon’ close to Mercury at sunset
Jamie Carterlast updated
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026
Tariq Malik,Daisy Dobrijeviclast updated
ReferenceSee what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2026.
Skywatching

Planets, constellations and more: Here's what to look out for around the new moon on Feb. 17
ByAnthony Woodpublished
Grab your telescope and join us on a sightseeing tour, before the moon returns to spoil the fun!
Spaceflight

On this day in space: Feb. 17, 2007: NASA launches 5 spacecraft to hunt auroras
ByHanneke Weiteringlast updated
On Feb. 17, 2007, a Delta 2 rocket launched NASA's THEMIS mission of not one, but 5 satellites.

Artemis 2 SLS wet dress rehearsal latest news: NASA plans a round 2 for Artemis rocket fueling test
ByJosh Dinnerlast updated
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026: Follow NASA's last major test of SLS before the launch of Artemis 2 and a crew of astronauts around the moon.

From Ariane to ExoMars: The ultimate ESA trivia challenge
ByKenna Hughes-Castleberrypublished
Test your knowledge of Europe's boldest missions, brilliant spacecraft, and groundbreaking discoveries as you dive into a trivia challenge dedicated to the European Space Agency.

Double delivery: SpaceX sends Starlink satellites into orbit on launches from California and Florida
ByRobert Z. Pearlmanpublished
SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets carrying Starlink satellites launched on Feb. 14 and Feb. 16, 2026 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, respectively.

'Fully unlocking the orbital economy': This California company will fly astronauts to the space station in 2027
ByMike Wallpublished
NASA has selected the California startup Vast to operate the sixth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. Liftoff is targeted for summer 2027.
Science & Astronomy

Why don't more Tatooine-like exoplanets exist in our Milky Way galaxy? Astronomers might have an answer
ByStefanie Waldekpublished
Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity strikes again.

Astronomers discover chemicals that could seed life in the core of a developing star
ByKiona N. Smithpublished
An organic molecule called methanimine was found scattered throughout a dense clump of gas and dust 554 light-years away.
Space Photo of the Day
Entertainment

'Predator: Badlands' director Dan Trachtenberg talks hidden Easter eggs, deleted scenes, and if he's sticking around for more sequels (interview)
ByFran Ruizpublished
As Predator: Badlands decloaks on streaming and physical media, we've sat down for a quick spoiler-filled chat with its director.
What's Up In Space Today

Northern lights - live updates
The latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.

Rocket launch today
Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.

Night sky for tonight
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.

Live 4K video from space!
Witness live views of Earth from the International Space Station as it orbits the planet. Space streaming company Sen is broadcasting 24/7 from the ISS in beautiful 4K HD.

On this day in space!
NASA astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman in space aboard the space shuttle Challenger.
ReferenceWhat is the moon phase today?
See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.
ReferenceSpace calendar 2025
Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2025 with our space calendar.
Search For Life

Life on Earth is lucky: A rare chemical fluke may have made our planet habitable
BySamantha Mathewsonpublished
Life on Earth may exist thanks to an incredible stroke of luck — a chemical sweet spot that most planets miss during their formation but ours managed to hit.
Technology

Our round-up of the best NASA Artemis 2 gear on planet Earth
ByRich Owenpublished
From Lego and stickers to hats and mugs, we've rounded up the best NASA Artemis 2 swag you can buy for the space and rocket fan in your life, everything from soup to nuts!

















