From Ariane to ExoMars: The ultimate ESA trivia challenge
Test your knowledge of Europe's boldest missions, brilliant spacecraft, and groundbreaking discoveries as you dive into a trivia challenge dedicated to the European Space...
Latest from Space.com | February 17, 2026
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The Artemis 1 moon mission had a heat shield issue. Here’s why NASA doesn’t think it will happen again on Artemis 2
The Orion capsule's heat shield had issues during the uncrewed Artemis 1 moon mission in late 2022. Here are the steps NASA has taken to prevent them from recurring on Ar...
Latest from Space.com | February 17, 2026
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Annular solar eclipse turns the sun into a dramatic 'ring of fire' today! Here's what you need to know
Today (Feb. 17), the moon and sun will create a "ring of fire" during an annular solar eclipse. Here's what to expect. ...
Latest from Space.com | February 17, 2026
Read moreNASA to attempt second full fueling test of its Space Launch System rocket
The operation comes a week after NASA conducted a so-called ‘confidence test’ on Feb. 12, which was the process of loading some liquid hydrogen on the rocket’s core stage. ...
Spaceflight Now | February 17, 2026
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Why don't more Tatooine-like exoplanets exist in our Milky Way galaxy? Astronomers might have an answer
Astronomers may finally understand why planets orbiting two suns, the real-world equivalents of the "Star Wars" planet Tatooine, are so scarce in our galaxy — and it ha...
Latest from Space.com | February 16, 2026
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Astronomers discover chemicals that could seed life in the core of a developing star
An organic molecule called methanimine was found scattered throughout a dense clump of gas and dust 554 light-years away. ...
Latest from Space.com | February 16, 2026
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Comet C/2024 E1 Wierzchos makes its closest approach to Earth tomorrow: Here's what you need to know
The comet is now racing away from the sun following a close flyby on Jan. 20. ...
Latest from Space.com | February 16, 2026
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Wormholes may not exist – we've found they reveal something deeper about time and the universe
The puzzle Einstein and Rosen were addressing was never about space travel, but about how quantum fields behave in curved spacetime. I ...
Latest from Space.com | February 16, 2026
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How astronomers are unveiling the 'skeleton' of the universe
Faint structures play a crucial role in cosmic development, and scientists are only just beginning to grasp their full extent and role in shaping the universe. ...
Latest from Space.com | February 16, 2026
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