Skywatching

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Night sky tonight: Spot the 'Heavenly G’ brightening the winter 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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Don't miss the half-lit moon take to the winter sky tonight

By Anthony Wood published

Early rises — and late night skywatchers — will get the chance to spot a wealth of spectacular sights on the lunar surface.

Stargazing
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The stars of Orion's belt are 200,000 times brighter than our sun, and winter is the perfect time to see them

By Joe Rao published

The Orion constellation is home to some of the most luminous stars in our Milky Way galaxy.

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Spaceflight

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How long will the ISS operate with a skeleton crew? SpaceX’s Crew-12 astronaut mission delayed to Feb. 12

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

NASA and SpaceX mission managers have delayed the Falcon 9 launch of the next crew to the International Space Station as they await improved weather conditions.

Launches & Spacecraft
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On this day in space: Feb. 9, 1913: Great meteor procession of 1913

By Hanneke Weitering last updated

On Feb. 9, 1913, hundreds of fireball meteors rained down on North America for no apparent reason.

Apollo
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Can current space law handle the new space age?

By Andrew Jones published

A new proposal suggests borrowing the "Conference of the Parties" model from climate diplomacy to update space law before orbital congestion and lunar competition escalate.

Space Exploration
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As China and the US vie for the moon, private companies are locked in their own space race

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

Falling launch costs and private innovation are fueling a new space race, transforming Earth orbit into a fast-growing global marketplace.

Space Exploration
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SpaceX resumes Falcon 9 flights with Starlink satellite launch from California (video)

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 25 Starlink satellites launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Feb. 7, 2025. The mission returned the Falcon to flight after an upper stage issue.

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Science & Astronomy

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The heart of a giant telescope | Space photo of the day for Feb. 9, 2026

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

There are a lot of moving pieces when it comes to building the world's largest telescope.

Astronomy
An illustration showing a floating spacecraft with a blue search beam looking down at the reddish bumpy surface of Venus with Earth in the far distance

Venus may have an underground tunnel carved by volcano eruptions

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

Scientists analyzing decades-old NASA's Magellan data have identified only the second reported lava tube on Venus.

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Entertainment

'Star Trek' legend George Takei talks Nimoy's directing, the future of exploration, and his sad plastic umbrella (interview)

By Jeff Spry published

"Science fiction is all about the imagination. And it can be exploring space or exploring that mysterious organism called our bodies."

Space Movies & Shows
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Netflix's 'War Machine' looks like 'Predator' meets 'Metal Gear', and we're 100% here for it

By Jeff Spry published

'Whatever that thing is, it's hunting us, and it won’t stop.'

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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

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

"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

We frequently question whether we are alone in the universe.

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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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