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Fireball sightings are surging across the US — here's what's really going on
By Jamie Carter published
With bright meteors sighted over Ohio, Texas, and Europe, you might wonder what's going on. Is meteor activity really increasing, or is there just a surge in reporting?

Are Saturn's rings made of a lost, shattered moon? New evidence arises for the case
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
New simulations suggest Saturn's rings formed from a shattered moon called Chrysalis, offering clues to the planet's tilt and surprisingly young rings.

Artemis 2 moon mission latest news: Astronauts arriving in Florida ahead of launch
By Tariq Malik, Josh Dinner last updated
Friday, March 27, 2026: See our latest news and updates on NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission's progress to launch on April 1.

'For All Mankind' season 5: Release date & how to watch Apple TV's alt-history space show
By Jeff Spry published
'We will not back down! It's high time we bring Mars back under control.'

New portrait of the oldest-known supernova | Space photo of the day for March 27, 2026
By Brett Tingley published
A NASA X-ray telescope has captured a breathtaking portrait of a supernova remnant, revealing unseen features of the exploded star.

NASA's ambitious 'decade of Venus' exploration may bank on 1 probe: 'Not everything can move forward'
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
NASA may not be able to move forward with all three of its planned Venus missions as budget pressures force difficult trade-offs across its planetary science portfolio.

On this day in space: March 27, 1989: Phobos 2 mission to Mars moon ends in failure
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On March 27, 1989, the Soviet Union's Phobos 2 mission to Mars' moons ended in failure. But the whole mission was definitely not a failure.

What time is NASA's Artemis 2 moon launch on April 1?
By Samantha Mathewson published
NASA's long-anticipated Artemis 2 mission — the first crewed flight to the moon in more than half a century — could lift off as soon as April 1. Here's how you can watch it live.
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