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Space One's Kairos rocket launches on its third-ever mission on March 4, 2026 from Spaceport Kii. Space One terminated the flight about two minutes after liftoff.

Private Japanese rocket comes up empty again, fails on 3rd-ever launch

Mike Wall last updated 5 March 26

The Japanese company Space One launched its Kairos rocket for the third time ever today (March 4). The rocket failed, as it did on its first two attempts.

a portion of a sci-fi movie poster using a rainbow effect

60 years of 'Star Trek': The colorful origins of the rainbow warp effect

Jeff Spry published 4 March 26

'Starfleet Academy' sports a cool 60th anniversary intro honoring this colorful optical effect.

a rust orange yellow sky and landscape features a rocky surface in the foreground, with a large pointed hill beyond.

'War of the Worlds' in reverse? Mars dirt could help fight off a microbial invasion from Earth

Keith Cooper published 4 March 26

Tests conducted with tardigrades suggest that there is something in Martian dirt that dramatically reduces biological activity.

Blue stripe-like features shown in pairs going vertically against a black background.

Auroras on Jupiter's giant moon Ganymede look like Earth's northern lights, NASA spacecraft reveals

Stefanie Waldek published 4 March 26

Ganymede's auroras splinter into small, bright patches — structures that mirror features seen in Earth's own auroral displays.

a rocket's high-altitude plume is lit up in shades of blue and orange by the sun prior to sunrise.

SpaceX Starlink launch creates gorgeous 'jellyfish' in predawn Florida skies (video, photos)

Robert Z. Pearlman published 4 March 26

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Wednesday (March 4), creating a sky show for early risers.

An eclipse of the sun by Jupiter, as viewed from Galileo, reveals the rings. Small dust particles high in Jupiter's atmosphere, as well as the dust particles that compose the rings, can be seen by reflected sunlight.

On this day in space: March 4, 1979: Jupiter's Rings Discovered

Hanneke Weitering last updated 4 March 26

On March 4, 1979, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft took the first photos of rings around Jupiter.

a rocket launches on the left while many spacecraft occupy the lunar surface and space on the right. — NASA is overhauling its Artemis program. What does that mean for humanity's return to the moon? In a major shakeup of the Artemis program, NASA is adding more missions to its timeline to land astronauts on the moon in 2028.

a rocket's high-altitude plume is lit up in shades of blue and orange by the sun prior to sunrise. — SpaceX Starlink launch creates gorgeous 'jellyfish' in predawn Florida skies (video, photos) A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Wednesday (March 4), creating a sky show for early risers.

Blue stripe-like features shown in pairs going vertically against a black background. — Auroras on Jupiter's giant moon Ganymede look like Earth's northern lights, NASA spacecraft reveals Ganymede's auroras splinter into small, bright patches — structures that mirror features seen in Earth's own auroral displays.

A composite photo showing the different phases of a total lunar eclipse. — The total lunar eclipse 2026 dazzles in incredible photos from around the world From city skylines to remote dark skies, skywatchers worldwide captured the total lunar eclipse 2026 in all its crimson glory.

a rust orange yellow sky and landscape features a rocky surface in the foreground, with a large pointed hill beyond. — 'War of the Worlds' in reverse? Mars dirt could help fight off a microbial invasion from Earth Tests conducted with tardigrades suggest that there is something in Martian dirt that dramatically reduces biological activity.

a rocket viewed from below, with five cone-shaped nozzles in the foreground — Russia fixes launch pad damaged by Thanksgiving astronaut launch to the International Space Station Russia has fixed Site 31 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, the only pad supporting the nation's human spaceflight missions. It had been out of commission since late November.

Space One's Kairos rocket launches on its third-ever mission on March 4, 2026 from Spaceport Kii. Space One terminated the flight about two minutes after liftoff. — Private Japanese rocket comes up empty again, fails on 3rd-ever launch The Japanese company Space One launched its Kairos rocket for the third time ever today (March 4). The rocket failed, as it did on its first two attempts.

Skywatching

lunar eclipses are made up of several stages here they are arranged in a question mark shape.

What are lunar eclipses and how do they occur?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 4 March 26

Reference Lunar eclipses occur when Earth blocks the sun and casts a shadow over the surface of the moon. We explore the different types of lunar eclipses here.

Phases of a lunar eclipse showing the moon turn progressively red.

Lunar eclipse calendar 2026: When and where to see the next lunar eclipse

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 4 March 26

Reference The next lunar eclipse will be a deep partial lunar eclipse overnight Aug. 27-28, 2026.

Did these spruce trees really 'predict' a solar eclipse? Scientists are split

By Julian Dossett published 4 March 26

Science is messy business. Finding the truth is easier said than done.

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SpaceX Starlink launch creates gorgeous 'jellyfish' in predawn Florida skies (video, photos)
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Antarctica has lost 5,000 square miles of 'grounded ice' in the last 30 years, satellite images reveal

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NASA repairs Artemis 2 moon rocket in hopes of an April lunar launch

By Mike Wall published 3 March 26

NASA has repaired its Artemis 2 rocket, apparently keeping things on track for a possible April launch of the first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years.

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Mission Hayabusa: Test your JAXA IQ

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published 3 March 26

Test your knowledge of Japan's boldest leaps into the cosmos with a quiz that explores JAXA's missions, milestones, and the science shaping humanity's future among the stars.

Launches & Spacecraft

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

By Josh Dinner, Tariq Malik last updated 3 March 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.

Launches & Spacecraft

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

By Space.com last updated 3 March 26

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

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SpaceX deploys two more Starlink groups into orbit on March 1 bicoastal launches (video)

By Robert Z. Pearlman published 2 March 26

SpaceX Falcon 9 launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida lofted 54 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

Launches & Spacecraft

Science & Astronomy

The Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica is sometimes called the Doomsday Glacier as its collapse could destabilize other glaciers in West Antarctica, leading to potential 10 feet (3 meters) sea level rise.

Antarctica has lost 5,000 square miles of 'grounded ice' in the last 30 years, satellite images reveal

By Sharmila Kuthunur published 4 March 26

Antarctica has lost nearly 5,000 square miles of "grounded ice" in 30 years, as warming ocean waters drive retreat in vulnerable regions, a new study finds.

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Spectacular spiral galaxy revealed by James Webb Space Telescope | Space photo of the day for March 4, 2026

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 4 March 26

The James Webb Space Telescope captured a stunning spiral galaxy 65 million light-years away, revealing glowing dust clouds and stellar nurseries.

James Webb Space Telescope

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Spectacular spiral galaxy revealed by James Webb Space Telescope | Space photo of the day for March 4, 2026

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 4 March 26

The James Webb Space Telescope captured a stunning spiral galaxy 65 million light-years away, revealing glowing dust clouds and stellar nurseries.

James Webb Space Telescope

The spiral galaxy NGC 941 looks like a spinning cosmic wheel in new image from the Subaru Telescope

Spiral galaxy is a stunning cosmic wheel in head-turning image | Space photo of the day for March 3, 2026

By Robert Lea published 3 March 26

The galaxy NGC 941 was imaged by the Subaru Telescope at the summit of Maunakea, Hawai'i.

A white, glowing egg-shaped object lies in the centre of the black-and-white image, on a dark, starry background. Glowing streaks spread upwards from the object. In the top left, a yellow arrow marked ‘Sun’ points straight down, and a blue arrow marked ‘Velocity’ points towards the 7 o’clock direction. In the bottom left, an inset shows the same object on a lighter grey starry background, filled with ragged-edged, concentric egg shapes gradiented black-to-white

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS shines in new image | Space photo of the day for March 2, 2026

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 3 March 26

The JUICE spacecraft captured its first detailed glimpse of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, revealing a glowing coma and sweeping tail.

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Entertainment

The best streaming deals 2026: watch great Sci-Fi content for less

By Alexander Cox last updated 4 March 26

DEALS We've rounded up the best streaming deals all in one place, so you can save big and stay glued to the couch.

A blue model rocket with a white pointy tip is launching vertically as white vapor is produced at the bottom on a green grassy field with hills in the background.

Best model rocket sets 2026: NASA, Blue Origin, Estes, National Geographic and more

By Ian Stokes last updated 4 March 26

Get your space dreams flying with this basic set of model rockets and accessories, including scale model rockets, motors and more.

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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

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 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

a swarm of missiles with wings fly above the ocean while firing other, smaller missiles

The US Air Force's latest X-plane looks like a missile — that shoots other missiles

By Julian Dossett published 27 February 26

The U.S. military is developing a new experimental aircraft known as the X-68A and looks a lot like a cruise missile that is also capable of launching its own missiles.

Herhoter Galaxy star projector review

By Kim Snaith published 27 February 26

With a small form factor and a seriously low price, the Herhoter Galaxy star projector is a great buy for anyone wanting nebula projections on a budget.

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Best beginner drones 2026: Take to the skies for the first time

By James Abbott last updated 26 February 26

Our picks of the best beginner drones are all easy to use but still offer excellent flying experiences with a good range of features, from brands including DJI and Potensic.

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