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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

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.

An illustration showing Earth with different colored loops around it.

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

Julian Dossett published 10 February 26

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

A orange glowing moon is seen against a dark blue night sky in the right side of the image with a silhouetted forested hillside below.

10 best places to see the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse on March 3

Jamie Carter published 10 February 26

From dark-sky parks to remote deserts, these locations offer prime views of the March 3, 2026, blood moon.

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?

Josh Dinner, Tariq Malik last updated 10 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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Space calendar 2026: Rocket launches, skywatching events, missions & more!

Space.com last updated 10 February 26

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

A drawing of a planet that looks like Jupiter surrounded by rocky objects. It looks like rocks are impacting the planet from above. In the distance, there is a drawing of a blue sun-like figure with another Jupiter-looking planet around it.

How are gas giant exoplanets born? James Webb Space Telescope provides new clues

Samantha Mathewson published 10 February 26

Relatedly, astronomers may have just pushed the upper size limit of what counts as a planet.

Artist's illustration of SpaceX's Starship vehicle on the moon during an Artemis astronaut mission for NASA. — A city on the moon: Why SpaceX shifted its focus away from Mars Just 13 months after declaring the moon "a distraction," Elon Musk has announced that Earth's nearest neighbor is now the focus of SpaceX's settlement plans. What changed?

mechanical arms in front of a reddish, rocky surface — Did the Viking missions discover life on Mars 50 years ago? These scientists think so The key to solving the mystery of the Viking results is the discovery of perchlorate on the Martian surface in 2008.

A white spacecraft sits on a mobile scaffold underneath a bright blue sky. — SpaceX's next astronaut launch for NASA is officially on for Feb. 11 as FAA clears Falcon 9 rocket to fly again The FAA has cleared the Falcon 9 rocket to return to flight, freeing NASA and SpaceX to target Feb. 11 for the launch of the Crew-12 astronaut mission to the International Space Station.

The edge of the sun is visible around the silhouette of the moon during an eclipse, forming a burning ring behind a veil of thin clouds. — 1 week until an annular solar eclipse turns the sun into a 'ring of fire' over Antarctica The moon will pass directly in front of the sun on Feb. 17, setting the stage for a dramatic annular solar eclipse.

A white light of the comet 3I/ATLAS is surrounded by a blue glow against a black background — Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS survived its flyby of the sun — and gave up some secrets in the process Interstellar comets are the original cosmic explorers, and by studying their metallic whispers, we are learning the secrets of worlds we may never see directly.

An illustration showing a floating spacecraft with a blue search beam looking down at the reddish bumpy surface of Venus with Earth in the far distance — Venus may have an underground tunnel carved by volcano eruptions Scientists analyzing decades-old NASA's Magellan data have identified only the second reported lava tube on Venus.

a ring of fire annular solar eclipse appearing as a golden yellow ring of light against a black background. in the top right corner there is a little graphic with "live" written in white text on a red background. — Annular 'ring of fire' solar eclipse February 2026: Live updates The next solar eclipse will be on Feb. 17, 2026. Here's what you need to know.

Skywatching

Aurora forecast Feb. 10 - Mostly calm conditions with a slim chance of aurora activity

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 10 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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Night sky tonight: Spot the 'Heavenly G’ brightening the winter sky after sunset

By Jamie Carter last updated 9 February 26

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

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Don't miss the half-lit moon take to the winter sky tonight

By Anthony Wood published 9 February 26

Early rises — and late night skywatchers — will get the chance to spot a wealth of spectacular sights on the lunar surface.

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10 best places to see the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse on March 3
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How are gas giant exoplanets born? James Webb Space Telescope provides new clues
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'Predator: Badlands' decloaks on Hulu & Disney+ this week: Here’s how to watch

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On this day in space: Feb. 10, 1958: Radar bounced off Venus by MIT

By Hanneke Weitering last updated 10 February 26

On Feb. 10, 1958, scientists at MIT's Lincoln Laboratory bounced radar waves off of Venus.

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Who are the astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-12 mission to the ISS?

By Josh Dinner published 10 February 26

NASA and SpaceX are proceeding ahead of schedule with their next astronaut launch to the International Space Station, which is currently operating with a skeleton crew.

International Space Station

a white and black rocket with NASA markings on it stands poised on a launch pad awaiting its day to launch

How long will the ISS operate with a skeleton crew? SpaceX’s Crew-12 astronaut mission delayed to Feb. 13

By Robert Z. Pearlman published 9 February 26

NASA and SpaceX mission managers have delayed the Falcon 9 launch of the next crew to the International Space Station as they await improved weather conditions.

Launches & Spacecraft

an artist's rendering of a NASA Artemis moon base with development underway.

Can current space law handle the new space age?

By Andrew Jones published 9 February 26

A new proposal suggests borrowing the "Conference of the Parties" model from climate diplomacy to update space law before orbital congestion and lunar competition escalate.

Space Exploration

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As China and the US vie for the moon, private companies are locked in their own space race

By Sharmila Kuthunur published 8 February 26

Falling launch costs and private innovation are fueling a new space race, transforming Earth orbit into a fast-growing global marketplace.

Space Exploration

Science & Astronomy

An orbital view of northern Italy showing a mountainous region to the north, dominated by the vein-like lines of mountain tops bordered by flat green terrain to the south.

Italy's 2026 Winter Olympic venues from space | Space photo of the day for Feb. 10, 2026

By Anthony Wood published 10 February 26

ESA marked the opening of the 2026 Winter Olympics by capturing the venue from low-Earth orbit.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026

By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 10 February 26

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

Space Photo of the Day

Italy's 2026 Winter Olympic venues from space | Space photo of the day for Feb. 10, 2026

By Anthony Wood Published 10 February 26

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Entertainment

Screenshot from Predator Badlands showing the Predator snarling with teeth exposed and mandibles spread wide.

'Predator: Badlands' decloaks on Hulu & Disney+ this week: Here’s how to watch

By Jeff Spry published 10 February 26

Thia and Dek arrive on Hulu/Disney+ just in time for a romantic Valentine's Day weekend.

Space Movies & Shows

Every upcoming Star Wars game officially announced

By Fran Ruiz last updated 10 February 26

Lucasfilm Games has opened up the galaxy far, far away to several studios and genres. Here’s every new Star Wars game currently in development.

Space Movies & Shows

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 29 January 26

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 28 January 26

"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 24 January 26

We frequently question whether we are alone in the universe.

Search for Life

Technology

Our round-up of the best NASA Artemis 2 gear on planet Earth

By Rich Owen published 5 February 26

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!

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The best drone deals 2026: Fly high with fantastic savings

By Alexander Cox last updated 4 February 26

We've rounded up the best drone deals from a range of reputable retailers as top names are currently discounted.

Unlock a brand-new world of British sci-fi with a VPN

By Chris McMullen published 4 February 26

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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