Skywatching

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

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

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

Solar Eclipses
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Night sky tonight: The new moon conjures a remote solar eclipse

By Jamie Carter last updated

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

Stargazing

Annular solar eclipse turns the sun into a dramatic 'ring of fire' today! Here's what you need to know

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Today (Feb. 17), the moon and sun will create a "ring of fire" during an annular solar eclipse. Here's what to expect.

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Spaceflight

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Artemis 2 SLS wet dress rehearsal latest news: NASA plans a round 2 for Artemis rocket fueling test

By Josh Dinner last updated

Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026: Follow NASA's last major test of SLS before the launch of Artemis 2 and a crew of astronauts around the moon.

Artemis
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From Ariane to ExoMars: The ultimate ESA trivia challenge

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

Test your knowledge of Europe's boldest missions, brilliant spacecraft, and groundbreaking discoveries as you dive into a trivia challenge dedicated to the European Space Agency.

Launches & Spacecraft
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Double delivery: SpaceX sends Starlink satellites into orbit on launches from California and Florida

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets carrying Starlink satellites launched on Feb. 14 and Feb. 16, 2026 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, respectively.

Launches & Spacecraft
The International Space Station.

'Fully unlocking the orbital economy': This California company will fly astronauts to the space station in 2027

By Mike Wall published

NASA has selected the California startup Vast to operate the sixth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. Liftoff is targeted for summer 2027.

Human Spaceflight
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From Soyuz to the stars: A Roscosmos trivia quiz

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

Test your knowledge of Russia's storied space agency — from its Soviet‑era roots to its modern‑day missions — with a quiz that's equal parts history, hardware, and high‑stakes exploration.

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Science & Astronomy

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

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

Reference

Why don't more Tatooine-like exoplanets exist in our Milky Way galaxy? Astronomers might have an answer

By Stefanie Waldek published

Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity strikes again.

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Entertainment

Five new Mandalorian-themed sets are coming soon from Lego

By Kim Snaith published

With The Mandalorian & Grogu movie release getting ever closer, Lego has just announced five tie-in sets.

Space Toys & Lego

The 'Alien' and 'Predator' franchises are on the upswing, so where's the next 'Aliens vs. Predator' game?

By Fran Ruiz published

As Disney and 20th Century Studios revive the Alien and Predator series, we think a new video game crossover should already be in the works.

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What's Up In Space Today

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

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

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

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

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Technology

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

By Rich Owen published

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!

Technology
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The best drone deals 2026: Fly high with fantastic savings

By Alexander Cox last updated

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

Drones

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

By Chris McMullen published

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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