Planets, constellations and more: Here’s what to look out for around the new moon on Feb. 17
The blissfully dark nights surrounding this month’s new moon phase on Feb. 17 present a perfect opportunity to…
Stormy, Snowy Winter for Hokkaido
On February 5, 2026, the MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) on NASA’s Terra satellite acquired this image of snow-covered landscapes across Hokkaido.…
Did a titanic moon crash create Saturn’s iconic rings?
Saturn’s largest moon, the smog-enshrouded Titan, could be the result of a dramatic merger between two other moons…
Here’s What Makes NASA’s WB-57 Aircraft So Special
Bluebarronphoto/Getty Images At NASA’s Johnson Space Center in…
Nasa admits Earth is DEFENCELESS against ‘city-killer’ asteroids
Nasa officials have issued a stark warning that Earth currently has no means of defending itself against approximately…
Occupy Mars? Or the Moon? Get a Reality Check on Elon Musk’s Plans
It’s an age-old debate in space circles: Should humanity’s first city on another world be built on the…
Ultra-fast pulsar found near the Milky Way’s supermassive black hole
Scientists at Columbia University working with Breakthrough Listen, a research initiative focused on searching for signs of civilizations…
Earth-observation missions redesigned to cut risk of space junk strikes
Earth-observation satellites deliver data that is critical in monitoring the progress of climate change, but they are increasingly…
AST SpaceMobile, Intuitive Machines, and Rocket Lab Tumble While Iridium Gains
Space stocks delivered a mixed week of performance last week, with established players showing resilience while high-growth names…
The Ground Teams Powering NASA’s Moon Mission
Episode description: Behind NASA’s Artemis II mission and the astronauts who will fly around the Moon, teams on…
Lasers beam ‘artificial stars’ above Chile photo of the day for Feb. 17, 2026
The Milky Way shines over the Very Large Telescope in Chile. (Image credit: A. Trigo/ESO) The European Southern…
Could Water Be the Future of Space Propulsion? This Startup Thinks So
Humanity’s plans for deep-space exploration hinge on the ability to use basic resources, such as water, to propel…