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'This is really getting real.' NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket fueling test went so well, astronauts could launch March 6
NASA announced today (Feb. 20) that it’s targeting March 6 for the liftoff of Artemis 2, which will be the first crewed mission to go beyond low Earth orbit since Apollo 17 back in 1972.
Scientists successfully mine meteorites on International Space Station — using microbes
Can we use fungus to mine precious metals from asteroids?
Best smart telescopes 2026: Observe stars, galaxies and nebulas with ease
Buying Guide The best smart telescopes make viewing the universe a breeze. Treat yourself to our top picks from Unistellar, Celestron, Vaonis and more.
Firefly Aerospace prepares Alpha rocket for 1st launch since explosive mishaps last year
Firefly Aerospace is gearing up for the seventh liftoff of its Alpha rocket on Feb. 27, after two explosive events in 2025 stalled development of the launch vehicle.
Blazing 'ring of fire' eclipse seen from space | Space photo of the day for Feb. 20, 2026
ESA's Proba-2 satellite captured a stunning 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse from orbit — a view few on Earth could see.
The best telescopes for beginners 2026: From starter models to refractors and smart telescopes
Buying Guide Ready to start your astronomy journey?
A mini 'planetary parade' is visible tonight. Can you spot them all?
Uranus and Neptune will also be on the scene, too dim to see with the naked eye.
Could one of Europe's most important wetlands really vanish? Satellites show it may happen in our lifetime
New satellite imagery reveals that Doñana National Park, one of Europe's most valuable wetlands, is shrinking so rapidly that it could disappear within a human lifetime.
