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Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth's horizon, a spacesuit-turned-satellite called SuitSat began its orbit around the Earth after it was released by the Expedition 12 crewmembers during a spacewalk on Feb. 3, 2006.

On this day in space: Feb. 3, 2006: ISS astronauts toss 'SuitSat' spacesuit overboard

By Hanneke Weitering last updated

On Feb. 3, 2006, astronauts at the International Space Station tossed an empty spacesuit into space all by itself … for science.

International Space Station
A blurry swirl of blue and yellow and red gas are seen in this image with a bright dot of light in the center

Neutron star photobombs baby star | Space photo of the day for Feb. 3, 2026

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

When young stars mix with neutron stars, things get messy.

Stars

A blood moon is coming: 1 month until a total lunar eclipse takes to the skies over North America

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

The moon will take on a dramatic blood red hue during the total lunar eclipse on March 3.

Lunar Eclipses
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

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

Aurora forecast Feb. 3 - Northern lights confined to high latitudes again tonight but recent solar activity could shake up chances midweek

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

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.

Auroras
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Night sky tonight: See Jupiter rule the winter sky after sundown

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
NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket on the pad.

NASA delays Artemis 2 moon launch to March after encountering issues during fueling test

By Mike Wall published

NASA has delayed its Artemis 2 moon launch until March at the earliest, after encountering some issues during a key prelaunch exercise known as a wet dress rehearsal.

Artemis
NASA fuels its Artemis 2 moon rocket during a crucial prelaunch test on Feb. 2, 2026.

NASA fuels up giant Artemis 2 moon rocket. Yes, it's a little leaky. So is it ready to fly?

By Mike Wall published

NASA fully fueled its Artemis 2 moon rocket during a crucial test today (Feb. 2) but had to pause the operation twice due to leaks. Will the agency still try to launch on Feb. 8?

Artemis
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: NASA halts fueling test, pushes launch window

By Josh Dinner last updated

Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026: Follow NASA's last major test of SLS before the launch of Artemis 2 and a crew of astronauts around the moon.

Artemis

Bleached Martian rocks offer fresh evidence of a wetter and warmer Mars: 'But where did they come from?

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

"You need so much water that we think these could be evidence of an ancient warmer and wetter climate where there was rain falling for millions of years."

Mars
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