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Scientists Spot Signs of Derelict Soviet Moon Lander on Lunar Surface

Futurism | 2026-02-15, 16:40

In 1966, three years before the first humans walked on the Moon, the Soviet Union landed a small, spherical probe, dubbed Luna 9, on the lunar surface. It was a historic moment, with the spacecraft becoming the first to achieve a soft landing and return the

NASA Awards Next 2 Private Astronaut Missions to International Space Station

The Epoch Times | 2026-02-15, 16:28

NASA has awarded its next two private astronaut missions to the International Space Station (ISS) in as many weeks, marking a further

From Soyuz to the stars: A Roscosmos trivia quiz

Space | 2026-02-15, 16:26

Test your knowledge of Russia's storied space agency — from its Soviet‑era roots to its modern‑day missions — with a quiz that's equal parts history, hardware, and high‑stakes exploration. ...

Star 13x heavier than the Sun vanished silently and left a black hole behind

Interesting Engineering | 2026-02-15, 16:20

Astronomers are used to dramatic endings. When a massive star dies, it usually explodes in a spectacular supernova, briefly shining brighter than its entire galaxy. However, in the nearby Andromeda galaxy, a giant star seems to have taken a very different

Trump's Greenland grab is part of a new space race – and the stakes are ...

Space | 2026-02-15, 15:32

As global tensions rise, the island has become a geopolitical pressure gauge, revealing how the old international legal order is beginning to fray. ...

Four new astronauts arrive at the International Space Station to replace NASA's evacuated crew

Phys Dot Org | 2026-02-15, 15:02

The International Space Station returned to full strength with Saturday's arrival of four new astronauts to replace colleagues who bailed early because of health concerns. SpaceX delivered the U.S., French and Russian astronauts a day after launching them from

The 'Alien' and 'Predator' franchises are on the upswing, so where's the next 'Aliens vs. ...

Space | 2026-02-15, 14:38

As Disney and 20th Century Studios revive the Alien and Predator series, we think a new video game crossover should already be in the works. ...

Feb. 15, 1564: The birth of Galileo

Astronomy | 2026-02-15, 14:26

Italian mathematician Galileo Galilei was born in Feb. 15,

Humans in space: Are astronauts obsolete?

New Atlas | 2026-02-15, 14:20

The Artemis II mission, which will return US astronauts to lunar space, has run into problems that have critics demanding NASA remove the crew from the flight for safety reasons. The bigger question is, why do we have astronauts at all? NASA's Artemis program

NASA launches twin rocket missions from Alaska to study mysterious black auroras

Space | 2026-02-15, 13:26

NASA launched two rockets from Alaska this week to learn more about the electrical "circuitry" within auroras. ...

Hunting Cosmic Ghosts from the Edge of Space

Universe Today | 2026-02-15, 12:52

After five years of development and a nail biting launch from Antarctica, the PUEO experiment

OmanSat-1 to usher in new era of space communications

Muskat Daily | 2026-02-15, 12:41

MuscatOman is set to enter a new phase in space-based communications with the launch of OmanSat-1, its first national communications satellite, a project officials say will enhance digital sovereignty, secure critical services and reposition the

SpaceX Veteran Says He’s Figured Out How to Make Rocket Fuel From Water

Futurism | 2026-02-15, 12:27

The idea of using in-situ resources, such as water, on the surface of distant worlds to synthesize rocket fuel has been around for many decades. For many years, for instance, scientists have suggested using frozen water on the Moon to ensure future space

Amazon's new 'Stargate' show raises big questions for the beloved sci-fi universe

Space | 2026-02-15, 11:37

Following the announcement that Amazon has given a new 'Stargate' the go-ahead, franchise figureheads Martin Gero and Joseph Mallozzi shared some of the details. ...

Scientists Spot Huge Cave on Venus

Futurism | 2026-02-15, 11:33

Astronomers say they’ve spotted a vast cave lurking beneath the surface of Venus — providing the strongest evidence yet that the planet is tunneled with lava tubes. The discovery of the cave, described in a new study published in Nature Communications,

Space Coast Regional Airport lands $15M grant to boost aerospace industry

Florida Today | 2026-02-15, 10:30

The Titusville-Cocoa Airport Authority has received a $15 million grant to upgrade the infrastructure at the Space Coast Regional Airport. The grant from the Florida Department of Transportation will allow the airport to make improvements designed to make it

The Hidden Story of Young Martian Volcanoes

Universe Today | 2026-02-15, 10:28

New research has revealed that Mars’ most recent volcanoes

The Mystery of the Fading Star

Universe Today | 2026-02-15, 10:28

Astronomers have solved the mystery of a star that dimmed dramatically

The Sky Today on Sunday, February 15: Saturn and Neptune stand close

Astronomy | 2026-02-15, 09:36

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Webb Reveals a Plethora of Organic Molecules in a Bright Local Infrared Galaxy

Universe Today | 2026-02-15, 04:27

A recent study, led by the Center for Astrobiology (CAB), CSIC-INTA and

Four new astronauts arrive at the International Space Station to replace NASA’s evacuated crew

Stars and Stripes | 2026-02-15, 01:39

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.The International Space Station returned to full strength with Saturday’s arrival of four new astronauts to replace colleagues who bailed early because of health concerns. SpaceX delivered the U.S., French and Russian astronauts a day

Crew-12: Docking, hatch opening and welcome remarks

European Space Agency | 2026-02-15, 01:05

Video: 00:02:44 Watch the docking operations of Crew-12 to the International Space Station (ISS), which took place on 14 February 2026 at

Winter house fires: What's causing them, what homeowners can do

Newsday | 2026-02-15, 00:20

In the early hours Friday, firefighters flocked to a two-family home ablaze in Manorhaven. The second-story fire that displaced two families was the seventeenth active fire call in Nassau County in a one-week span, said Nassau Chief Fire Marshal Michael

Crew-12 Astronauts Arrive at International Space Station for 8 Month Stay

The Epoch Times | 2026-02-15, 00:20

The International Space Station has returned to its normal capacity with the arrival of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission. NASA astronauts

Dragon Hatches Open, Crew-12 Enters Station and Joins Expedition 74

NASA | 2026-02-14, 23:47

NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev entered the International Space Station at 5 p.m. EST after opening the hatches between the space station and the SpaceX