Skywatching

Are sunrises and sunsets more spectacular in winter?

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Shorter days, crisp clean air and a low winter sun all play a role in those vivid pink and golden skies.

Stargazing

Annular 'ring of fire' solar eclipse February 2026: Live updates

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

The next solar eclipse will be on Feb. 17, 2026. Here's what you need to know.

Solar Eclipses

1 week until an annular solar eclipse turns the sun into a 'ring of fire' over Antarctica

By Anthony Wood published

The moon will pass directly in front of the sun on Feb. 17, setting the stage for a dramatic annular solar eclipse.

Solar Eclipses
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Spaceflight

A white and black rocket lifts off from its launch pad into a partially cloudy blue sky.

SpaceX Falcon 9 deploys 24 Starlink satellites after California launch

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 Starlink satellites launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026.

Launches & Spacecraft
The tip of NASA's Space Launch System rocket is visible with the full moon rising behind it in the black night sky. The steel framework of the launch tower dominates the right of the screen, and the crew arm is extended, bridging the gap to the rocket's white upper stage.

Artemis 2 rocket chills with the 'Snow Moon' | Space photo of the day for Feb. 11, 2026

By Anthony Wood published

Target and arrow in a single frame.

Space Exploration

Earth orbit is getting crowded. Can this map of 1 million routes around our planet help prevent satellite collisions?

By Julian Dossett published

Could we prevent in-orbit crashes in the future by using advanced computer models?

Satellites
a triple-core rocket blasts off under a sunny, partly cloudy blue sky. smoke expands below next to an obscured launch tower, near a long white hanger with SPACEX written on the side. To the left, a bird flies away.

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

By Josh Dinner, Tariq Malik last updated

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

Launches & Spacecraft
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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Science & Astronomy

James Webb Space Telescope uncovers secret supermassive black holes that escape traditional detection

By Paul Sutter published

New research reveals how quiet galactic engines can help shape entire galaxies.

James Webb Space Telescope
bright white and blue dots of light on a black background, with clouds of faint light surrounding them

Could the remains of a 'dead' comet still be in the solar system? Astronomers are still searching 6 years later

By Kiona N. Smith published

The fate of a comet that was predicted to pass close to Earth remains a mystery five years after its dramatic breakup in the inner solar system.

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Entertainment

A still from Predator: Badlands showing Thia (Elle Fanning) and Dek (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi)

Predator: Badlands streams today. Watch it now with this money-saving deal

By Rich Owen published

Deals This awesome sci-fi movie has just landed on Hulu and Disney+. Savor all the action with this streaming offer that saves you 23%.

Deals
A screenshot from Netflix's documentary "The Dinosaurs" showing a T-rex stood over a dead dinosaur, with a large sauropod in the background.

Morgan Freeman narrates the glorious rise and meteoric fall of 'The Dinosaurs' in new Netflix series (video)

By Jeff Spry published

Steven Spielberg and Amblin Entertainment's 4-part dino-doc arrives March 6

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What's Up In Space Today

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

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
mechanical arms in front of a reddish, rocky surface

Did the Viking missions discover life on Mars 50 years ago? These scientists think so

By Keith Cooper published

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

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.

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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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