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NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket has a problem and it's leaving the launch pad. Don't expect a moonshot in March

Mike Wall last updated 22 February 26

NASA on Sunday (Sept. 22) announced that the space agency will roll its massive Artemis 2 moon rocket to fix a helium system glitch on the massive booster.

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Is time a fundamental part of reality? A quiet revolution in physics suggests not

Florian Neukart published 22 February 26

It feels so obvious that time moves forward that questioning it can seem almost pointless.

Perseverance in the foreground with the tracks it made on Mars behind it.

NASA's Perseverance rover now has its own 'GPS' on Mars: 'We've given the rover a new ability'

Sharmila Kuthunur published 22 February 26

NASA's Perseverance rover can now pinpoint its exact location on Mars without help from Earth, paving the way for longer, more autonomous exploration.

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On this day in space: Feb. 22, 1966: Soviet space dogs launch on record-setting mission

Hanneke Weitering last updated 22 February 26

On Feb. 22, 1966, two Soviet space dogs launched on a mission that would set a new record for the longest spaceflight.

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What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026

Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 22 February 26

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2026.

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Why do some places on Earth get far more solar eclipses than others?

Jamie Carter published 22 February 26

Why do some places wait 1,000 years to see a total solar eclipse while others get two in a decade? The surprising orbital mechanics behind where eclipses happen — and don't.

a tall white and orange rocket upright on a launch pad under a blue sky — NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket has a new problem. 'This will almost assuredly impact the March launch window.' NASA is troubleshooting a glitch with the upper stage of Artemis 2's Space Launch System rocket that will likely delay the launch of the moon mission.

a split-screen view of a rocket launch and a first stage landing, both at night — Falcon 9 rocket sets new reuse record on SpaceX's 2nd Starlink launch of the day Two SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets, each carrying Starlink satellites, launched from California and Florida on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. The second booster set a new reuse record.

An artist's impression of the Lunar Gateway, the next structure to be launched by the partners of the International Space Station. — What's the point of a space station around the moon? Is an orbiting space station necessary to achieve lunar objectives, including scientific ones?

An illustration of an active supermassive black hole powering a bright quasar — Supermassive serial killers: Astronomers discover how black holes 'kill off' neighboring galaxies Scientists have discovered that active supermassive black holes don't just kill their home galaxies, but can also eradicate star formation for their neighbors.

A blue circle with a red outline surrounded by white rings. — The James Webb Space Telescope just mapped auroras on Uranus in 3D for the 1st time, and scientists are thrilled "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' "This was a really challenging event in our recent history."

CREATOR: gd-jpeg v1.0 (using IJG JPEG v80), quality = 90 — Can you really survive on Mars? What science fiction gets wrong about off-world living Arnie said, "Get your ass to Mars", but is it really a good idea? We asked the experts about our Martian future.

Skywatching

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Canon PowerShot V1 review

By Harry Bennett published 21 February 26

Review I tried out Canon's latest vlogging camera for astrophotography, the PowerShot V1 and managed to capture the Andromeda galaxy and the Milky Way!

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Best smart telescopes 2026: Observe stars, galaxies and nebulas with ease

By Kimberley Lane last updated 20 February 26

Buying Guide The best smart telescopes make viewing the universe a breeze. Treat yourself to our top picks from Unistellar, Celestron, Vaonis and more.

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Blazing 'ring of fire' eclipse seen from space | Space photo of the day for Feb. 20, 2026

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 20 February 26

ESA's Proba-2 satellite captured a stunning 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse from orbit — a view few on Earth could see.

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Spaceflight

NASA’s Artemis II SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft stand vertical on mobile launcher 1 at Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Feb. 10, 2026.

'This is really getting real.' NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket fueling test went so well, astronauts could launch March 6

By Mike Wall published 20 February 26

NASA announced today (Feb. 20) that it’s targeting March 6 for the liftoff of Artemis 2, which will be the first crewed mission to go beyond low Earth orbit since Apollo 17 back in 1972.

Scientists successfully mine meteorites on International Space Station — using microbes

By Julian Dossett published 20 February 26

Can we use fungus to mine precious metals from asteroids?

International Space Station

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Firefly Aerospace prepares Alpha rocket for 1st launch since explosive mishaps last year

By Josh Dinner published 20 February 26

Firefly Aerospace is gearing up for the seventh liftoff of its Alpha rocket on Feb. 27, after two explosive events in 2025 stalled development of the launch vehicle.

Launches & Spacecraft

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.)

By Josh Dinner last updated 20 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.

the first stage of a rocket is seen lit at night in silhouette standing on its four landing legs atop a sea-based droneship

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

By Mike Wall last updated 20 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.

Launches & Spacecraft

Science & Astronomy

A risky maneuver could send a spacecraft to interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. Here's the plan

By Keith Cooper published 22 February 26

If launched in 2035, a spacecraft performing such a maneuver could fly by 3I/ATLAS by 2085.

An illustration of a pulsar lurking in Galactic Center close to the supermassive black hole Sgr A*

The Milky Way may be hiding a big secret at its heart: an extremely magnetic dead star

By Robert Lea published 21 February 26

Astronomers suspect the heart of the Milky Way may be hiding a big secret: a rapidly spinning, highly magnetic, neutron star-powered pulsar.

Space Photo of the Day

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

By Anthony Wood Published 19 February 26

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Entertainment

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 198 — A Dragonfly on Titan

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 198 — A Dragonfly on Titan

By Space.com Staff published 21 February 26

On Episode 198 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with Principal Investigator Dr. Elizabeth "Zibi" Turtle about the Dragonfly mission and what to expect in the coming years.

Space Movies & Shows

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It's toys vs technology in the 1st 'Toy Story 5' trailer, and the toys have an army of Buzz Lightyears

By Jeff Spry published 20 February 26

The lovable old-school Toy Story gang takes on mesmerizing modern digital devices in the first trailer for Pixar's "Toy Story 5."

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Search For Life

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Trump says US government will declassify its UFO files. Will we actually learn anything this time, or is this a distraction?

By Brett Tingley published 20 February 26

President Donald Trump has issued a statement that he will instruct the federal government to begin releasing all of its files related to UFOs.

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

By Samantha Mathewson published 10 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

By Keith Cooper published 10 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

Technology

DJI Mavic 3 Pro one of the best camera drones in flight.

Best camera drones 2026: Take your aerial photos and videos to the next level

By James Abbott last updated 20 February 26

Buying guide The best camera drones come in various designs, but they all share the best image-capture capabilities.

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Best Drones 2026: Take your pick of the very best

By James Abbott last updated 19 February 26

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

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The best DJI Drones you can buy 2026

By James Abbott last updated 18 February 26

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

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