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Did a titanic moon crash create Saturn's iconic rings?
Keith Cooperpublished
A massive upheaval in the Saturnian system could have also led to the moon Hyperion.

1st trailer for 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' teases 'Clone Wars' bounty hunter Embo and a whole lot of Hutts
Jeff Sprypublished
"Gangsters. War criminals. We'll take out every bad guy in your deck of cards."

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

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

Annular 'ring of fire' solar eclipse February 2026: Live updates
ByDaisy Dobrijeviclast updated
The next solar eclipse will be on Feb. 17, 2026. Here's what you need to know.
Spaceflight

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

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026
ByTariq 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.

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.
Space Photo of the Day
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!



















