China’s Space Epoch raises new funding, targets 2026 launch and recovery attempt
HELSINKI — Chinese launch startup Space Epoch has secured B-round funding as the company moves towards a first…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
These cities could be wiped out: he modeled what would happen if asteroid 2024 YR4 struck Earth!
These cities could be wiped out: he modeled what would happen if asteroid 2024 YR4 struck Earth! –…
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…
China unveils orbital drone carrier
The carrier is described as capable of deploying dozens of autonomous “Xuan Nu” fighter drones intended for operations…
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…
NASA will fuel up its Artemis 2 moon rocket for the 2nd time on Feb. 19. Will it leak again?
NASA will take another crack at fueling up its huge Artemis 2 moon rocket this week. The agency…