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NASA had 3 years to fix fuel leaks on its Artemis moon rocket. Why are they still happening?

NASA stopped short of completing a critical fuel test for its Artemis 2 SLS rocket because of hydrogen leaks that sound a lot like the problems they had during Artemis 1.

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SpaceX grounds its Falcon 9 rocket after a problem with its upper stage. Will the Crew-12 astronaut mission be affected?

SpaceX has temporarily grounded its Falcon 9 rocket after an upper stage failed to deorbit as planned during a Feb. 2 launch. Will the issue affect the company's Crew-12 astronaut mission?

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February's 'rare planetary alignment' is coming — here's what to expect from the planet parade

Mercury, Venus, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Jupiter will appear together shortly after sunset on Feb. 28 — but is this the "planet parade" we've been waiting for?

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Neutron star photobombs baby star | Space photo of the day for Feb. 3, 2026

When young stars mix with neutron stars, things get messy.

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Weekly horoscope: 2 astrologers' predictions for 3rd - 9th 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

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Nasa delays moon rocket launch by a month after fuel leaks during test

Artemis II mission was due to begin as early as next week and astronauts have spent almost two weeks in quarantine

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Nasa delays its return to the Moon after problem during testing

NASA says it is now targeting a March launch for its new moon rocket after encountering fuel leaks during a crucial test

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NASA just delayed the Artemis 2 moon mission because its giant rocket has a leak — we've seen this before

NASA has delayed its Artemis 2 moon launch until March at the earliest, after encountering some issues during a key prelaunch exercise known as a wet dress rehearsal.

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NASA fuels up giant Artemis 2 moon rocket. Yes, it's a little leaky. So is it ready to fly?

NASA fully fueled its Artemis 2 moon rocket during a crucial test today (Feb. 2) but had to pause the operation twice due to leaks. Will the agency still try to launch on Feb. 8?

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Bleached Martian rocks offer fresh evidence of a wetter and warmer Mars: 'But where did they come from?

"You need so much water that we think these could be evidence of an ancient warmer and wetter climate where there was rain falling for millions of years."

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'I hope they forget all about Artemis 2': Moon astronauts are taking the long view

NASA's upcoming Artemis 2 moon mission is historic, but it's designed to pave the way for even bigger things.

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NASA conducts crucial test to decide when Artemis moon rocket will launch

If all goes well, NASA could launch the crew to the moon on Super Bowl Sunday

The Independent UK

From Jupiter to Mercury: the brightest planets of February 2026

From dazzling Jupiter high in the evening sky to elusive Mercury low at sunset, February 2026 offers one of the year's best planetary lineups.

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Groundhog Day launch sends SpaceX Starlink satellites into Earth orbit from California (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 25 Starlink satellites launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026.

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See the moon eclipse one of the brightest stars in the sky during rare alignment tonight

One of the brightest stars in the night sky will vanish as seen from North America and Europe in a rare event.

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Comet visits stargazers on Kitt Peak | Space photo of the day for Feb. 2, 2026

Arizona skywatchers got treated to both a beautiful sunset and a blazing comet streaking across the skies.

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Sun unleashes extraordinary solar flare barrage as new volatile sunspot turns toward Earth

A rapidly growing sunspot has fired off at least 18 M-class and three X-class flares in just 24 hours, including an intense X8.3 eruption.

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February's full moon dazzles skywatchers worldwide with a glistening 'Snow Moon'

See beautiful photos of February's full Snow Moon captured worldwide.

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Meteor or something else? New Zealand’s night sky stuns residents as mysterious bright streak goes viral

A bright streak of light briefly crossed the night sky above Wellington, New Zealand, on 30 January, catching the attention of residents and online viewers alike. The moment was captured by a fixed webcam at the Heretaunga Boating Club, where the light appeared reflected on the water below before fading…

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James Webb Space Telescope watches distant galaxies form farthest cluster ever seen in the ancient universe (image)

"JADES-ID1 is giving us new evidence that the universe was in a huge hurry to grow up."

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Watch NASA fuel up its Artemis 2 moon rocket today in critical prelaunch test

NASA will conduct a crucial fueling test with its Artemis 2 moon rocket today (Feb. 2), and you can watch the action live.

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'Back to the Moon': Artemis 2 astronauts land on Time magazine cover, a callback to Apollo 8 history

While the world awaits the first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years, Time magazine is celebrating the momentous event with a special Artemis 2 cover issue that hit newsstands on Jan. 30.

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A 'cosmic clock' in tiny crystals has revealed the rise and fall of Australia's ancient landscapes

We show how this "cosmic clock" uncovers the evolution of rivers, coasts and habitats.

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The Pelican Nebula shines near the Las Vegas Strip in gorgeous deep space photo

The Pelican Nebula is located in the constellation Cygnus, the swan.

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See the full 'Snow Moon' chill in the eastern sky at sunset tonight

The 'Snow Moon' is named for the inclement weather that is common in January.

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