Skywatching

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Night sky tonight: Explore Orion's Belt in the southern sky after sunset

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
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NASA launches twin rocket missions from Alaska to study mysterious black auroras

By Julian Dossett published

NASA launched two rockets from Alaska this week to learn more about the electrical "circuitry" within auroras.

Auroras
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Single this Valentine's Day? Don't worry, the universe has a rose just for you (photo)

By Anthony Wood published

The Rosette Nebula is located 5,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Monoceros.

Astrophotography
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Spaceflight

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On this day in space: Feb. 16, 1948: Gerard Kuiper Discovers a moon around Uranus

By Hanneke Weitering last updated

On Feb. 16, 1948, the Dutch-American astronomer Gerard Kuiper discovered Miranda, a moon of Uranus.

Space Exploration
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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.

Launches & Spacecraft
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SpaceX Dragon astronauts make Valentine's Day docking at space station to boost skeleton crew (video)

By Mike Wall last updated

SpaceX's Crew-12 astronaut mission docked with the short-staffed International Space Station on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026.

Launches & Spacecraft
SpaceX Crew-12 Dragon flies free over the Earth during a sunrise

SpaceX Crew-12 mission latest news: It's docking day for Dragon astronauts

By Tariq Malik last updated

Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026: Updates on SpaceX and NASA's Crew-12 astronaut mission to the International Space Station.

International Space Station
A white and black rocket is shown at a launch pad next to its launch tower and supports during the day, with a second large orange rocket with a white top and boosters pictured in the background.

Artemis 2 rocket photobombs SpaceX Crew-12 | Space photo of the day for Feb. 13, 2026

By Anthony Wood published

One to orbit, one to the moon.

Launches & Spacecraft
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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
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Trump's Greenland grab is part of a new space race – and the stakes are getting higher

By Anna Marie Brennan published

As global tensions rise, the island has become a geopolitical pressure gauge, revealing how the old international legal order is beginning to fray.

Earth
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Entertainment

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.

Space Games

Amazon's new 'Stargate' show raises big questions for the beloved sci-fi universe

By Scott Snowden published

Following the announcement that Amazon has given a new 'Stargate' the go-ahead, franchise figureheads Martin Gero and Joseph Mallozzi shared some of the details.

Space Movies & Shows
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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.

Search for 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.

Technology
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