Total solar eclipse Aug. 12, 2026 live updates
Follow our live coverage of the total solar eclipse 2026 as we count down to eclipse day with the latest news, expert insight and updates before bringing you live reports from Greenland and Spain.
Skywatching
NASA will chase the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse with balloons and a high-altitude jet
"Scientists can study the sun's corona in a way we can't from anywhere else in the solar system."
Spaceflight
SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida (video, photos)
SpaceX launched 29 more of its Starlink internet satellites to orbit from Florida's Space Coast today (Aug. 11).
What history can teach us about the future of property rights in space (op-ed)
Without property rights in space, one of the most important economic incentives for the commercial development — and ultimately the settlement — of celestial bodies is missing.
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On this day in space! Aug. 11, 1960: 1st object successfully recovered from orbit
President Eisenhower inspects the Discoverer 13 capsule after its return to Earth.
'Launching anywhere, anytime and without compromise': Rocket Lab unveils new 'GHOST' portable spaceport system
Rocket Lab plans to start launching even more frequently and flexibly, thanks to a new portable spaceport system called "GHOST," which packages everything into standard shipping containers.
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Science & Astronomy
1-billion-year-old Mars meteorite found in Algeria is like nothing we've seen from the Red Planet
Scientists found a Martian meteorite on Earth that is finally filling in a nearly 2-billion-year-old geology-history gap on the Red Planet.
Behold the majestic mane of the Lion Nebula | Space photo of the day for Aug. 11, 2026
The Lion Nebula glows gloriously in this new snapshot from the James Webb Space Telescope.
Space Photo of the Day
Behold the majestic mane of the Lion Nebula | Space photo of the day for Aug. 11, 2026
The Lion Nebula glows gloriously in this new snapshot from the James Webb Space Telescope.
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Northern lights - live updatesThe latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.
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Rocket launch todayFollow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.
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Night sky for tonightFind out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
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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.
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On this day in space!NASA astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman in space aboard the space shuttle Challenger.
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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.
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ReferenceSpace calendar 2025Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2025 with our space calendar.
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Search For Life
Are aliens running out of places to hide? It turns out we've searched much more of the galaxy than we realized
Astronomers may have already scanned millions of more stars than they thought, a realization that might lead to new ways to hunt for extraterrestrial radio signals.
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Technology
Best stargazing apps 2026: Navigate the night sky with these AR apps and virtual star maps
Buying Guide Looking for the best stargazing apps to learn about the night sky? We've rounded up our favorites right here.
