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A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft, carrying more than 5,000 pounds of science, supplies, and hardware for NASA’s SpaceX CRS-33 mission, approaches the International Space Station on Aug. 25, 2025, for an automated docking to the Harmony module’s forward port.

Watch SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule head for home today after historic ISS-boosting mission

Mike Wall published 26 February 26

A SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule will undock from the International Space Station today (Feb. 26), and you can watch its departure live.

NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket is seen inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Feb. 25, 2026, after rolling back from the launch pad.

NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket returns to hangar for repairs. When could it fly?

Josh Dinner published 26 February 26

NASA has returned its Artemis 2 moon rocket to the Vehicle Assembly Building, where engineers can diagnose and repair an issue with the vehicle's upper stage.

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Black holes! Supernovas! Merging galaxies! Oh my! Largest radio survey of the cosmos ever reveals 13.7 million powerful cosmic objects and events

Robert Lea published 25 February 26

"We can study a diverse population of supermassive black holes and their radio jets at different stages of their evolution."

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Rocket launch today: Is there a rocket launch and what time?

Josh Dinner, Tariq Malik last updated 25 February 26

Follow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.

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'Invincible' Season 4: Release date, plot, and everything we know

Jeff Spry published 25 February 26

'We stick together. That's how we win this.'

The Crew-11 astronauts return to Ellington Field in Houston on Jan. 16, 2026. From left to right: NASA astronauts Mike Fincke and Zena Cardman, Japan’s Kimya Yui and cosmonaut Oleg Platonov.

NASA reveals the astronaut who required 1st medical evacuation from the International Space Station

Josh Dinner published 25 February 26

It wasn't an emergency, but the issue required "immediate attention."

NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket is seen inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Feb. 25, 2026, after rolling back from the launch pad. — NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket returns to hangar for repairs. When could it fly? NASA has returned its Artemis 2 moon rocket to the Vehicle Assembly Building, where engineers can diagnose and repair an issue with the vehicle's upper stage.

The Crew-11 astronauts return to Ellington Field in Houston on Jan. 16, 2026. From left to right: NASA astronauts Mike Fincke and Zena Cardman, Japan’s Kimya Yui and cosmonaut Oleg Platonov. — NASA reveals the astronaut who required 1st medical evacuation from the International Space Station NASA has shed more light on last month's early end to SpaceX's Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station, at the request of the astronaut who experienced the medical issue that caused their return.

The central molecular zone and its location in the Milky Way — World's largest radio telescope array pierces heart of our Milky Way: 'This is just the beginning' Astronomers have dived into the turbulent and chaotic heart of the Milky Way, discovering hidden chemistry around our galaxy's supermassive black hole.

the tip of a rocky mountain rises up out of a snowy expanse — Antarctica's 'gravity hole' reveals the evolution of Earth's deep interior A persistent "gravity hole" beneath Antarctica gives scientists a window into Earth's deep interior, showing how processes far below reshape the planet's gravity field over millions of years.

The Artemis 2 astronauts — from left to right, Canadian Space Agency mission specialist Jeremy Hansen, pilot Victor Glover, commander Reid Wiseman and mission specialist Christina Koch — attend the State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 24, 2026, in Washington, D.C. — 'The Space Force is my baby': Trump lauds military space in State of the Union but skips Artemis 2 moon crew namedrop President Trump lauded the Space Force in his State of the Union address on Tuesday night (Feb. 24) but did not mention the Artemis 2 moon mission, which could launch as soon as April 1.

A composite image showing the different phases of a total lunar eclipse arrayed in an arc travelling from bottom left to top right. — What to expect during each phase of the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse on March 3 The blood moon phase will be visible across swathes of North America before dawn on March 3.

three men in blue flight suits salute behind a wooden desk covered in microphones — 'Some of the cracks had penetrated through': Chinese astronauts reveal new details about spacecraft that 'stranded' them in space last year Crew members of China's Shenzhou-20 mission recently detailed their reactions upon finding cracks in their spacecraft's viewport during the nation's first spaceflight emergency.

Skywatching

Catch Jupiter glowing under the waxing moon on Feb. 26

By Joe Rao published 25 February 26

A waxing gibbous moon and brilliant Jupiter will pair up after sunset on Feb. 26.

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Night sky tonight (Feb. 25): See the moon glow in the horns of a celestial bull

By Jamie Carter last updated 25 February 26

Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.

Aurora forecast Feb. 25 - Northern lights could ease off tonight as fast solar winds wane

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 25 February 26

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.

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Spaceflight

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Rocket Lab scrubs planned Feb. 25 launch of hypersonic scramjet vehicle for the US military

By Mike Wall published 25 February 26

Rocket Lab scrubbed the planned Feb. 25 launch of its HASTE suborbital rocket, which will send a scramjet-powered hypersonic vehicle up for the U.S. military. No new target date has been announced.

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Artemis 2 rocket rollback latest news: NASA's giant moon rocket departs launch pad for repair

By Tariq Malik last updated 25 February 26

Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026: See our latest news and updates on NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket's return to the hangar for repairs today.

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Spacecraft, stars and city lights | Space photo of the day Feb. 25, 2026

By Brett Tingley published 25 February 26

Cities far below the International Space Station and stars far in the cosmic distance create ghostly trails of light in a long-exposure photograph from NASA astronaut Chris Williams.

International Space Station

A scale model (at left) and illustrations of Boeing's Westar IV communications satellite serving Western Union.

On this day in space: Feb. 25, 1982: Western Union launches Westar 4 communications satellite

By Hanneke Weitering last updated 25 February 26

On Feb. 25, 1982, the Western Union company launched a communication satellite called Westar 4.

Space Exploration

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Space calendar 2026: Rocket launches, skywatching events, missions & more!

By Space.com last updated 25 February 26

Reference Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2026 with our space calendar.

Science & Astronomy

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Which camera brand is best for astrophotography? A breakdown of each major system

By James Abbott published 25 February 26

Discover the best camera system for you and your astrophotography with our comprehensive guide covering the major brands.

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The sun hasn't looked like this since 2022, what's going on?

By Tereza Pultarova last updated 25 February 26

The sun's visible disk has been perfectly free from sunspots for the first time since June 2022, suggesting the current solar cycle might be heading toward its quieter phase.

Space Photo of the Day

Two stars carve egg-shaped nebula | Space photo of the day Feb. 24, 2026

By Daisy Dobrijevic Published 24 February 26

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Entertainment

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Looking to save credits on a Lego Star Wars deal? Get one of the lowest prices we've ever seen on the 654-piece Tantive IV Starship set

By Alexander Cox published 25 February 26

Deals Save almost 40% on the Lego Star Wars Tantive IV set, a buildable replica of the iconic ship from where the franchise started in 'A New Hope'.

Upcoming sci-fi movies for 2026: Project Hail Mary, The Mandalorian and Grogu, Supergirl, & more

By Grace Dean last updated 25 February 26

It’s a busy time in sci-fi cinema. Here are the upcoming sci-fi and space movies to look forward to in 2026.

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Search For Life

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Trump says US government will declassify its UFO files. Will we actually learn anything this time, or is this a distraction?

By Brett Tingley published 20 February 26

President Donald Trump has issued a statement that he will instruct the federal government to begin releasing all of its files related to UFOs.

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 10 February 26

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 10 February 26

The key to solving the mystery of the Viking results is the discovery of perchlorate on the Martian surface in 2008.

Search for Life

Technology

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Antigravity A1 drone review

By James Abbott published 25 February 26

Review Our thoughts on the world’s first dedicated 360-degree drone — the Antigravity A1.

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Obstacle Avoidance: What is it, how to use it effectively and when it might fail

By James Abbott published 24 February 26

An outline of what drone Obstacle Avoidance is, how it works and how to use it effectively for your drone flights.

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