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NASA completed the wet dress rehearsal for its Artemis 2 moon rocket on Feb. 19, 2026.

NASA just fueled up its Artemis 2 moon rocket in 2nd critical test. Was it a success? (It sure looked like it.)

Josh Dinnerlast updated20 February 26

NASA's second attempt to fuel up its Artemis 2 moon rocket appeared to go well on Thursday (Feb. 19), potentially keeping the mission on track to launch as soon as early March.

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SpaceX lands Falcon 9 rocket in The Bahamas for 2nd time ever

Mike Walllast updated20 February 26

SpaceX landed a rocket in The Bahamas for the second time ever on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, after launching 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

An orange rocket with a white top stands against a dynamic sky. A danger sign stands on the left.

Artemis 2 SLS wet dress rehearsal latest news: 'Launch' countdown completed for moon rocket fueling test

Josh Dinnerlast updated20 February 26

Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026: NASA carried out last major test of SLS before the launch of Artemis 2 and a crew of astronauts around the moon.

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The James Webb Space Telescope just mapped auroras on Uranus in 3D for the 1st time, and scientists are thrilled

Julian Dossettpublished19 February 26

"This is a crucial step towards characterizing giant planets beyond our solar system."

A white and blue Boeing Starliner capsule floats above a blue Earth with the black of space in the background.

'We almost did have a really terrible day.' NASA now says Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut flight was a 'Type A mishap'

Mike Wallpublished19 February 26

"This was a really challenging event in our recent history."

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket debris burns up over Ingersleben, DE on Feb. 19, 2025.

Scientists measure air pollution from reentering SpaceX rocket in real-time: 'It's never been done before'

Tereza Pultarovapublished19 February 26

For the first time ever, scientists have observed in near real time a cloud of air pollution created as a SpaceX rocket burned up in Earth's atmosphere.

A illustration of a tidal disruption event in which a star is devoured by a black hole — Scientists may have found a 'missing-link' black hole ripping up and devouring a starAn unusual tidal disruption event spotted by astronomers may be the result of an elusive intermediate mass black hole ripping apart a star.

A man in space holding his stomach. — Do you suffer from IBS? This doctor says 'gravity intolerance' may be to blameBy bringing gravity into the equation, we can focus on effective strategies for managing IBS in space and on Earth.

a bearded man with a crazy wire-filled hat — 'Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die' feels like '12 Monkeys' meets 'Shaun of the Dead' and a whole lot of AI dread (review)Sam Rockwell rocks as a mad time traveler saving the world from a rogue AI in Gore Verbinski's new film "Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die."

Artist's illustration of an electromagnetic mass driver launching a payload from the surface of the moon. — Elon Musk wants to put a satellite catapult on the moon. It's not a new ideaElon 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.

Skywatching

See a razor-thin crescent moon shine with Saturn after sunset on Feb. 19

ByAnthony Woodpublished19 February 26

Look out for "Earthshine" brightening the shadowed region of the lunar disk close to the new moon phase.

Stargazing

Aurora forecast Feb. 19 - Northern lights mostly quiet but minor storming possible tonight

ByDaisy Dobrijeviclast updated19 February 26

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.

Auroras

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Night sky tonight: See the crescent moon glow with Saturn in the west

ByJamie Carterlast updated19 February 26

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

Stargazing

Spaceflight

City lights are visible on the night side of Earth between the solar panels of docked spacecraft in a picture captured from the International Space Station.

Lunar New Year fireworks seen from orbit | Space photo of the day for Feb. 19, 2026

ByAnthony Woodpublished19 February 26

Beijing sparkles with Lunar New Year celebrations.

International Space Station

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Space calendar 2026: Rocket launches, skywatching events, missions & more!

BySpace.comlast updated19 February 26

ReferenceKeep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2026 with our space calendar.

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The Russian space station Mir as seen from NASA's space shuttle Endeavour during a Shuttle/Mir mission on Jan. 29, 1998.

On this day in space: Feb. 19, 1986: Russia's Mir space station launched into orbit

ByHanneke Weiteringlast updated19 February 26

On Feb. 19, 1986, the Soviet Union launched the Mir space station.

Space Exploration

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Rocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?

ByJosh Dinner,Tariq Maliklast updated19 February 26

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

Launches & Spacecraft

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SpaceX will resume landing rockets in The Bahamas after raining debris on the country last year

ByMike Wallpublished18 February 26

The Bahamas has given SpaceX permission to resume rocket landings in the country, which were paused last year after a Starship test flight explosion caused a debris shower.

Launches & Spacecraft

Science & Astronomy

CDG-2 an extremely dark matter-dominated galaxy in its host galaxy cluster

Hubble telescope discovers rare galaxy that is 99% dark matter

ByRobert Leapublished19 February 26

Using the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered what seems to be a galaxy that is the most heavily dominated by dark matter ever seen.

Dark Universe

The first image from the surface of the moon, taken by the Soviet Union's Luna 9 spacecraft in 1966.

AI helps find new clues in the 60-year search for Luna 9, the 1st successful moon lander

BySharmila Kuthunurpublished19 February 26

Scientists may have narrowed down the landing site of the Soviet Union's Luna 9, which in 1966 became the first spacecraft to touch down softly on the moon.

The moon

Space Photo of the Day

Lunar New Year fireworks seen from orbit | Space photo of the day for Feb. 19, 2026
ByAnthony WoodPublished19 February 26

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Entertainment

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Jason Momoa will be serving out cups of Liber-Tea as he joins the 'Helldivers' movie

ByJeff Sprypublished19 February 26

'Together for liberty!' Director Justin Lin will helm this iron-fisted adaptation of 'Helldivers 2'

Space Movies & Shows

This is why the Lego Star Wars Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser is the best UCS set available

ByKim Snaithpublished19 February 26

Lego Star Wars Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser is the best on the market.

Space Toys & Lego

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Search For Life

The Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) satellite captured its first view of the entire sunlit side of Earth from one million miles away on July 6, 2015.

Life on Earth is lucky: A rare chemical fluke may have made our planet habitable

BySamantha Mathewsonpublished10 February 26

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.

Search for Life

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Did the Viking missions discover life on Mars 50 years ago? These scientists think so

ByKeith Cooperpublished10 February 26

The key to solving the mystery of the Viking results is the discovery of perchlorate on the Martian surface in 2008.

Search for Life

The Goldilocks zone, or habitable zone, is the sweet spot around a star where we might find planets like our own.

Goodbye Goldilocks: Scientists may have to look beyond habitable zones to find alien life

ByVictoria Corlesspublished29 January 26

Scientists may need to broaden their horizons in their search for alien life.

Search for Life

Technology

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Best Drones 2026: Take your pick of the very best

ByJames Abbottlast updated19 February 26

These are the best drones on the market, with camera and flight performance that will impress even the most demanding pilots.

Drones

DJI Mavic 3 Pro in flight with a blue sky behind

The best DJI Drones you can buy 2026

ByJames Abbottlast updated18 February 26

Gift guideThese are the best DJI drones you can fly in 2026, along with reviews, key spes, overviews and more.

Gift guide

Our round-up of the best NASA Artemis 2 gear on planet Earth

ByRich Owenpublished5 February 26

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!

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