Skywatching

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

Aurora forecast Feb. 11 - Northern lights confined to high latitudes tonight

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

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.

Auroras

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

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
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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
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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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A view of the top of Venus

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

By Hanneke Weitering last updated

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

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

By Josh Dinner published

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.

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Science & Astronomy

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

By Samantha Mathewson published

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

James Webb Space Telescope
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

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

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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

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

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.

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What's Up In Space Today

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.

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."

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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
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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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