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WATCH LIVE: NASA conducts 2nd Artemis 2 fueling test

NASA is attempting its second fueling test of the Artemis 2 Space Launch System rocket (SLS) today, Thursday, Feb. 19. The test begins and 9:50 a.m. ET (1450 GMT) and will fuel the giant rocket for a simulated launch time of 8:30 p.m. ET (0130 Feb. 20 GMT).

NASA's Artemis II Fueling Test (Official Feed) - YouTube

NASA's Artemis II Fueling Test (Official Feed) - YouTube

Latest News

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

Jeff Spry published 19 February 26

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

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

Hubble telescope discovers rare galaxy that is 99% dark matter

Robert Lea published 19 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.

A crescent moon is pictured in a dark blue sky with the dark silhouettes of trees below.

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

Anthony Wood published 19 February 26

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

Hand reaches out for one of the best drones

Best Drones 2026: Take your pick of the very best

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.

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

Sharmila Kuthunur published 19 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.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 29 Starlink satellites from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Jan. 9, 2026.

Watch SpaceX land a rocket in The Bahamas for the 2nd time ever today

Mike Wall published 19 February 26

SpaceX will land a rocket in The Bahamas for the second time ever today (Feb. 19), and you can watch the action live.

a tall orange rocket stands in the distance on the left, with a large white fuel tank in the foreground on the right. — Watch LIVE today: NASA hopes to avoid more hydrogen leaks during 2nd Artemis 2 rocket fueling test Today's (Feb. 19) wet dress rehearsal will determine if SLS is ready to fly.

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

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 star An unusual tidal disruption event spotted by astronomers may be the result of an elusive intermediate mass black hole ripping apart a star.

debris from spacex starship falling over a boat in the ocean — SpaceX will resume landing rockets in The Bahamas after raining debris on the country last year 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.

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 idea 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.

A view of Saturn with its rings creating a shadow on its body. A moon is in the foreground. — Did a titanic moon crash create Saturn's iconic rings? A massive upheaval in the Saturnian system could have also led to the moon Hyperion.

Skywatching

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

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 19 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.

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

By Jamie Carter last updated 19 February 26

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

Annular 'ring of fire' solar eclipse February 2026: Live updates

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 18 February 26

The next solar eclipse will be on Feb. 17, 2026. Here's what you need to know.

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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

By Anthony Wood published 19 February 26

Beijing sparkles with Lunar New Year celebrations.

International Space Station

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 on for moon rocket fueling test

By Josh Dinner last updated 19 February 26

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

Graphic illustration with 'space calendar' in large blue neon letters and 2023 below it in smaller white letters. Below the title are four neon images depicting a meteor or comet, a telescope, a rocket launch and an astronaut's helmet. There is a starry background to the entire image.

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

By Space.com last updated 19 February 26

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

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

By Hanneke Weitering last updated 19 February 26

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

Space Exploration

a triple-core rocket blasts off under a sunny, partly cloudy blue sky. smoke expands below next to an obscured launch tower, near a long white hanger with SPACEX written on the side. To the left, a bird flies away.

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

By Josh Dinner, Tariq Malik last updated 19 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

Science & Astronomy

Hubble and Chandra space telescopes hunt for rogue black holes wandering through dwarf galaxies

By Robert Lea published 19 February 26

The investigation could solve the mystery of how supermassive black holes grew so large in the early universe.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 19 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.

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

By Kim Snaith published 19 February 26

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

Space Toys & Lego

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1st trailer for 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' teases 'Clone Wars' bounty hunter Embo and a whole lot of Hutts

By Jeff Spry published 17 February 26

"Gangsters. War criminals. We'll take out every bad guy in your deck of cards."

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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

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

mechanical arms in front of a reddish, rocky surface

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

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

By Victoria Corless published 29 January 26

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

Search for Life

Technology

DJI Mavic 3 Pro in flight with a blue sky behind

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.

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

By Rich Owen published 5 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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The best drone deals 2026: Fly high with fantastic savings

By Alexander Cox last updated 4 February 26

We've rounded up the best drone deals from a range of reputable retailers as top names are currently discounted.

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