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James Webb Space Telescope uncovers secret supermassive black holes that escape traditional detection

New research reveals how quiet galactic engines can help shape entire galaxies.

Space

Could the remains of a 'dead' comet still be in the solar system? Astronomers are still searching 6 years later

The fate of a comet that was predicted to pass close to Earth remains a mystery five years after its dramatic breakup in the inner solar system.

Space

Life on Earth is lucky: A rare chemical fluke may have made our planet habitable

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.

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Earth orbit is getting crowded. Can this map of 1 million routes around our planet help prevent satellite collisions?

Could we prevent in-orbit crashes in the future by using advanced computer models?

Space

10 best places to see the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse on March 3

From dark-sky parks to remote deserts, these locations offer prime views of the March 3, 2026, blood moon.

Space

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

Space

Italy's 2026 Winter Olympic venues from space | Space photo of the day for Feb. 10, 2026

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

Space

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Did the Viking missions discover life on Mars 50 years ago? These scientists think so

The key to solving the mystery of the Viking results is the discovery of perchlorate on the Martian surface in 2008.

Space

Astronomers celebrate cancellation of $10bn Chile project that threatened clearest skies in the world

Astronomers had warned that proximity of INNA facility to telescopes would have irreparably damaged observation

The Guardian - US

1 week until an annular solar eclipse turns the sun into a 'ring of fire' over Antarctica

The moon will pass directly in front of the sun on Feb. 17, setting the stage for a dramatic annular solar eclipse.

Space

An emotional countdown to the maiden launch of the Ariane 64, Europe's most powerful rocket

Engineers are preparing the Ariane 64 rocket for its first launch

The Independent UK

Six planets line up for rare parade throughout February

Celestial spectacle will be at its most impressive on 28 February, when Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune will align across the sky

The Guardian - AU

A city on the moon: Why SpaceX shifted its focus away from Mars

Just 13 months after declaring the moon "a distraction," Elon Musk has announced that Earth's nearest neighbor is now the focus of SpaceX's settlement plans. What changed?

Space

How long will the ISS operate with a skeleton crew? SpaceX’s Crew-12 astronaut mission delayed to Feb. 13

NASA and SpaceX mission managers have delayed the Falcon 9 launch of the next crew to the International Space Station as they await improved weather conditions.

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Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS survived its flyby of the sun — and gave up some secrets in the process

Interstellar comets are the original cosmic explorers, and by studying their metallic whispers, we are learning the secrets of worlds we may never see directly.

Space

Can current space law handle the new space age?

A new proposal suggests borrowing the "Conference of the Parties" model from climate diplomacy to update space law before orbital congestion and lunar competition escalate.

Space

The heart of a giant telescope | Space photo of the day for Feb. 9, 2026

There are a lot of moving pieces when it comes to building the world's largest telescope.

Space

Don't miss the half-lit moon take to the winter sky tonight

Early rises — and late night skywatchers — will get the chance to spot a wealth of spectacular sights on the lunar surface.

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Venus may have an underground tunnel carved by volcano eruptions

Scientists analyzing decades-old NASA's Magellan data have identified only the second reported lava tube on Venus.

Space

The stars of Orion's belt are 200,000 times brighter than our sun, and winter is the perfect time to see them

The Orion constellation is home to some of the most luminous stars in our Milky Way galaxy.

Space

As China and the US vie for the moon, private companies are locked in their own space race

Falling launch costs and private innovation are fueling a new space race, transforming Earth orbit into a fast-growing global marketplace.

Woman & Home

Weekly horoscope: 2 astrologers' predictions for 9th - 15th February 2026

Read your weekly horoscope from Sally Trotman and Penny Thornton who reveal what this week holds for every star sign on love, family, career, and more

Space

SpaceX resumes Falcon 9 flights with Starlink satellite launch from California (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 25 Starlink satellites launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Feb. 7, 2025. The mission returned the Falcon to flight after an upper stage issue.

Space

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 196 — Becoming Martian!

On Episode 196 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with Scott Solomon, Rice Univeristy professor and researcher, about humanity's need to expand its presence into the solar system.

Space

Will astronauts aboard the ISS get to watch Super Bowl LX?

There are only three astronauts currently aboard the ISS, and two are Russian. Even so, NASA has plans to make sure the big game will be beamed up to orbit.

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