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Astronomers just watched a star 1,540 times the size of our sun transform into a hypergiant. Will it go supernova?
One of our universe's biggest stars has dramatically turned into a rare, yellow 'hypergiant' star, and astronomers aren't sure when it will go supernova.
US Space Force pauses national security launches on ULA Vulcan rocket due to booster glitch
The U.S. Space Force is putting an indefinite halt on all national security missions aboard United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur, following a repeat anomaly with the rocket's side boosters.
Rocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?
Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.
NASA shakes up leadership of human spaceflight program in wake of critical Starliner report
NASA has replaced two bigwigs in its human spaceflight program, just a week after releasing a report criticizing how the agency handled the first crewed flight of Boeing's Starliner astronaut taxi.
SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule heads for home after historic ISS-boosting mission (video)
A SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule undocked from the International Space Station today (Feb. 26) after spending six months at the orbiting lab.
Mars and Earth look set for war in the 1st full 'For All Mankind' season 5 trailer (video)
'Change happens when a few determined individuals make it happen'
February's 'rare planetary alignment' peaks this week — here's what to look for in the planet parade
We truly hope it doesn't rain on your parade.
Rare 'ring of fire' eclipse seen by few | Space photo of the day for Feb. 26, 2026
A 'ring of fire' solar eclipse glowed over Antarctica, witnessed by only a handful of researchers at Concordia Research Station.
