The Latest Breaking News on Space

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 · Feb 10

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 · Feb 10

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 · Feb 10

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 · Feb 9

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.

Space · Feb 9

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 · Feb 9

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 · Feb 8

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.

Space · Feb 8

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

Woman & Home · Feb 8

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 · Feb 8