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Split image showing screenshots from three bleak sci-fi movies (L-R): Gravity, High Life, and Moon.

The 10 bleakest space movies of all time

Chris McMullen published 5 February 26

From spaghettified convicts to doomed interplanetary liners, these space movies really pile on the misery.

Swirls of red and orange gas fill a deep space starry background

Astrophotographer captures the 'Flaming Star Nebula' ablaze in deep-space (photo)

Anthony Wood published 5 February 26

Ionized clouds give the impression of flames surrounding the star AE Aurigae.

An illustration of a globe surrounded by various lines with dots of different colors engulfing the sphere against a black background

China joins race to develop space-based data centers with 5-year plan

Julian Dossett published 5 February 26

China will work on establishing space-based data centers as a part of a larger five-year plan to expand the nation's already significant presence in space.

Kerrice Brooks as SAM in season 1, episode 5, of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy looking at a display showing an outline of Benjamin Sisko.

This week's "Starfleet Academy" episode, "Series Acclimation Mil", is a near-perfect "DS9" sequel

Richard Edwards published 5 February 26

What happened to Captain Benjamin Sisko? This episode won't give you any answers, but it asks all the right questions.

A child using one of the best telescopes for kids outside while camping

Best telescopes for kids 2026: Get your little ones stargazing

Gemma Lavender last updated 5 February 26

Buying Guide The best telescopes for kids will impress young stargazers and allow older kids a chance at improving their astronomy skills, from budget models to more premium smart telescopes.

A orange and blue night sky with a glowing crescent moon and a bright dot for the planet Mercury with a series of silhouettes of trees in the foreground

Now's your best chance to see Mercury all year — Here's what you need to know

Joe Rao published 5 February 26

Mercury puts on its best evening show of 2026 this February, with bright views after sunset and a helpful crescent moon.

A speculative illustration of tiny primordial black holes. Have physicists just seen one explode? — Did astronomers see a black hole explode? An 'impossible' particle that hit Earth in 2023 may tell us "If our hypothesized dark charge is true, then we believe there could be a significant population of primordial black holes, which would be consistent with other astrophysical observations, and account for all the missing dark matter in the universe."

(Main) The JWST's view of 800,000 galaxies with dark matter indicated in blue (Inset) The JWST in orbit around Earth — James Webb Space Telescope's view of 800,000 galaxies paints a detailed picture of dark matter Astronomers used James Webb Space Telescope data to determine the density of the universe's most mysterious "stuff."

A black and white image shows a gray background speckled with dots with a crosshairs and a box circling a specific dot in the center of the image — Will a bright comet adorn our early spring sky? Why astronomers are getting excited about Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) A new comet approaching the sun has caught the attention of astronomers, primarily because of its lineage. It appears to belong to a group of comets that in some cases have briefly become outstandingly bright objects.

Two adult astronauts and one child-sized astronaut with dark helmets stand on a red surface with domed buildings nearby — It's time to think about human reproduction in space, scientists urge "If reproduction is ever to occur beyond Earth, it must do so with a clear commitment to safety, transparency and ethical integrity."

NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket in front of a full moon — NASA had 3 years to fix fuel leaks on its Artemis moon rocket. Why are they still happening? NASA stopped short of completing a critical fuel test for its Artemis 2 SLS rocket because of hydrogen leaks that sound a lot like the problems they had during Artemis 1.

Star Trek image showing all captains — Star Trek needs to go back to 20+ episode seasons — and there's never been a better time It is time for Star Trek to boldly go where no streaming series has gone before: back to the 20+ episode seasons of old!

An image of a starfield with a boxout to the right showing a yellow smudge with the label MoM-z14. — James Webb Space Telescope finds most distant galaxy ever detected: 'It looks nothing like what we predicted' "There is a growing chasm between theory and observation related to the early universe, which presents compelling questions to be explored going forward."

Skywatching

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Night sky tonight: See Orion out hunting with his dogs on Feb. 5

By Jamie Carter last updated 5 February 26

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

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Photographer captures rare aurora over Brazil during intense geomagnetic storm (photo)

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 4 February 26

On Jan. 19, a powerful geomagnetic storm pushed auroral activity far beyond its usual range, allowing this exceptional sighting over Brazil.

Man uses one of the best telescopes and binoculars to look at the night sky as the sun sets and telescopes are on tripods around him

Best telescopes 2026: View planets, stars and galaxies

By Gemma Lavender last updated 4 February 26

Buying Guide These are the best telescopes for stargazing, with top models from Celestron, Unistellar and ZWO. One of these will get you a close-up view of the Blood Moon during the total lunar eclipse on March 3.

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Spaceflight

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NASA chief flies over Artemis 2 moon rocket | Space photo of the day for Feb. 5, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published 5 February 26

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman took Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for a ride over the Artemis 2 launch pad recently.

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On this day in space: Feb. 5, 1971: Apollo 14 lands on the moon

By Hanneke Weitering last updated 5 February 26

On Feb. 5, 1971, two Apollo 14 astronauts landed on the moon!

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

By Space.com last updated 5 February 26

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

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 4 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

Perseverance in action

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover completes its 1st drive planned by AI

By Sharmila Kuthunur published 3 February 26

"The fundamental elements of generative AI are showing a lot of promise in streamlining the pillars of autonomous navigation for off-planet driving."

Science & Astronomy

a terrain of red dirt under a reddish-orange sky

Could a toxic chemical in Mars dirt help us build a Red Planet base?

By Keith Cooper published 5 February 26

Perchlorate, a toxic substance found in Mars dirt, could help the bacterium Sporosarcina pasteurii strengthen bonds between particles of regolith.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 5 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

NASA chief flies over Artemis 2 moon rocket | Space photo of the day for Feb. 5, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published 5 February 26

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Entertainment

With the Mandalorian and Grogu movie arriving in our galaxy soon, start building the excitement with this fantastic Lego set

By Rich Owen published 4 February 26

Deals This 1048-piece Grogu and Hover Pram Star Wars Lego set is fun for builders of all ages, and right now, it's reduced in price, too.

two men on the cover of a new audio chat release

'It's insightful, it's informative.' Neil deGrasse Tyson on his 5-hour backyard audio chat with William Shatner (interview)

By Jeff Spry published 3 February 26

'He's wise and very well educated and so every turn of conversation is rich.'

What's Up In Space Today

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

A peptide chain forms on an icy grain of dust between stars

Proteins before planets: How space ice may have created the 1st building blocks of life

By Victoria Corless published 28 January 26

"We used to think that only very simple molecules could be created in these clouds. But we have shown that this is clearly not the case."

Search for Life

Two black and yellow bees sit opposite each other on a purple flower with tall stringy petals with a green background behind them.

Can we use bees as a model of intelligent alien life to develop interstellar communication?

By Andrew Greentree, Adrian Dyer, Scarlett Howard published 24 January 26

We frequently question whether we are alone in the universe.

Search for Life

Technology

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!

Autel EVO Lite+_Drone in flight (16 by 9)

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.

Unlock a brand-new world of British sci-fi with a VPN

By Chris McMullen published 4 February 26

Sick of missing out on the best of British sci-fi, just because you're in the US? With a VPN, you can beat geo-blocking and catch shows like 'The War Between The Land And The Sea' without limits.

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