Skywatching

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Night sky for tonight and the weekend: See the moon shine with blue-white Spica

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
Swirls of red and orange gas fill a deep space starry background

Astrophotographer captures the 'Flaming Star Nebula' ablaze in deep-space (photo)

By Anthony Wood published

Ionized clouds give the impression of flames surrounding the star AE Aurigae.

Astrophotography
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Best telescopes for kids 2026: Get your little ones stargazing

By Gemma Lavender last updated

Buying Guide The best telescopes for kids will impress young stargazers and allow older kids a chance at improving their astronomy skills, from budget models to more premium smart telescopes.

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Spaceflight

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On this day in space: Feb. 6, 1971: Astronauts play golf on the moon

By Hanneke Weitering last updated

On Feb. 6, 1971, Apollo 14 astronaut Al Shepard became the first person to hit a golf ball on the moon.

Apollo
Graphic illustration with 'space calendar' in large blue neon letters and 2023 below it in smaller white letters. Below the title are four neon images depicting a meteor or comet, a telescope, a rocket launch and an astronaut's helmet. There is a starry background to the entire image.

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

By Space.com last updated

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

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China joins race to develop space-based data centers with 5-year plan

By Julian Dossett published

China will work on establishing space-based data centers as a part of a larger five-year plan to expand the nation's already significant presence in space.

Satellites
A blue and white jet flies over a launch complex where an orange and white rocket sits on a launch pad

NASA chief flies over Artemis 2 moon rocket | Space photo of the day for Feb. 5, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman took Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for a ride over the Artemis 2 launch pad recently.

Artemis
Two adult astronauts and one child-sized astronaut with dark helmets stand on a red surface with domed buildings nearby

It's time to think about human reproduction in space, scientists urge

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

"If reproduction is ever to occur beyond Earth, it must do so with a clear commitment to safety, transparency and ethical integrity."

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Science & Astronomy

Artist's illustration of a superstorm erupting from the sun.

Nearby star's massive eruption could help astronomers unlock secret of superflares

By Paul Sutter published

Astronomers witnessed a star emitting as much energy in mere moments as our sun puts out in a few months. The dramatic observation gives a direct look into the brutal physics of these stellar events.

Stars

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2026.

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Entertainment

Upcoming Warhammer 40,000 games: Space Marine 3, Dawn of War 4, Total War, & more

By Fran Ruiz last updated

See what the grim darkness of the future holds for the Warhammer 40,000 universe in the realm of video games.

Space Games
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Best Marvel games of all time

By Fran Ruiz last updated

The Avengers, the X-Men, and many more Marvel superheroes have assembled over the years in video games. These are the best Marvel games so far.

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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
Autel EVO Lite+_Drone in flight (16 by 9)

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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