Space.com
We have curated some stories from Space.com; click on the links below to read the full story.
- From Soyuz to the stars: A Roscosmos trivia quiz
on 15th February 2026 at 4:00 pmTest 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.
- Trump's Greenland grab is part of a new space race – and the stakes are getting higher
on 15th February 2026 at 3:00 pmAs global tensions rise, the island has become a geopolitical pressure gauge, revealing how the old international legal order is beginning to fray.
- The 'Alien' and 'Predator' franchises are on the upswing, so where's the next 'Aliens vs. Predator' game?
on 15th February 2026 at 2:00 pmAs Disney and 20th Century Studios revive the Alien and Predator series, we think a new video game crossover should already be in the works.
- NASA launches twin rocket missions from Alaska to study mysterious black auroras
on 15th February 2026 at 1:00 pmNASA launched two rockets from Alaska this week to learn more about the electrical "circuitry" within auroras.
- Amazon's new 'Stargate' show raises big questions for the beloved sci-fi universe
on 15th February 2026 at 11:00 amFollowing the announcement that Amazon has given a new 'Stargate' the go-ahead, franchise figureheads Martin Gero and Joseph Mallozzi shared some of the details.
NASA.com
For some stories from NASA.com, click the links below to read the full story.
- Crew-12 Launches
by Gary Daines on 13th February 2026 at 3:39 pmA SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the company’s Dragon spacecraft is launched on NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station with NASA astronauts Jessica Meir, Jack Hathaway, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev onboard, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. NASA’s
- NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 Launches to International Space Station
by Jessica Taveau on 13th February 2026 at 12:19 pmFour crew members of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission launched at 5:15 a.m. EST Friday from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida for a science expedition aboard the International Space Station. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket propelled a Dragon spacecraft into orbit carrying NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway,
- Sunlight Extracts Oxygen From Regolith Using Solar Chemistry
by Sumer Loggins on 13th February 2026 at 9:00 amNASA’s Carbothermal Reduction Demonstration (CaRD) project completed an important step toward using local resources to support human exploration on the Moon. The CaRD team performed integrated prototype testing that used concentrated solar energy to extract oxygen from simulated lunar soil, while confirming the production of carbon monoxide through a solar-driven chemical reaction. If deployed on the Moon, this technology could enable the production of propellant using
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- NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 Launch
on 13th February 2026 at 3:43 pmA SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the company's Dragon spacecraft is launched on NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station with NASA astronauts Jessica Meir, Jack Hathaway, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev onboard, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission is the twelfth crew rotation mission of the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket to the International Space Station as part of the agency’s Commercial Crew Program. Meir, Hathaway, Adenot, and Fedyaev launched at 5:15 a.m. EST from Space Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station to begin a mission aboard the orbital outpost.
Space Station News
- Crew-12 Launchesby Gary Daines on 13th February 2026 at 3:39 pm
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the company’s Dragon spacecraft is launched on NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station with NASA astronauts Jessica Meir, Jack Hathaway, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev onboard, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. NASA’s
- NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 Launches to International Space Stationby Jessica Taveau on 13th February 2026 at 12:19 pm
Four crew members of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission launched at 5:15 a.m. EST Friday from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida for a science expedition aboard the International Space Station. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket propelled a Dragon spacecraft into orbit carrying NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway,
- NASA Selects Vast for Sixth Private Mission to Space Station
by Tiernan P. Doyle on 12th February 2026 at 9:11 pmNASA and Vast have signed an order for the sixth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, targeted to launch no earlier than summer 2027 from Florida. This private astronaut mission marks the company’s first selection to the orbiting laboratory, underscoring NASA’s ongoing investment in fostering a commercial space economy and expanding opportunities for
Astronomy Now
Below are some stories from Astronomy News from the Astronomy Now website
- "Ice Volcano" Eruption Makes Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann Shine
by Bob King on 15th February 2026 at 7:34 amAfter a recent explosive outburst, Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann is bright enough to see in a medium-sized telescope. The post "Ice Volcano" Eruption Makes Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann Shine appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
- This Week's Sky at a Glance, February 13 – 22by Alan MacRobert on 13th February 2026 at 9:55 am
Three planets await you in the western twilight, though low Venus is a toughie. The crescent Moon passes them and, for the lucky, occults Mercury. Dog and Hare accompany Orion. And can you find Kemble's Cascade? The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, February 13 – 22 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Night Sky News from Astronomy Now
- "Ice Volcano" Eruption Makes Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann Shineby Bob King on 15th February 2026 at 7:34 am
After a recent explosive outburst, Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann is bright enough to see in a medium-sized telescope. The post "Ice Volcano" Eruption Makes Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann Shine appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
- This Week's Sky at a Glance, February 13 – 22by Alan MacRobert on 13th February 2026 at 9:55 am
Three planets await you in the western twilight, though low Venus is a toughie. The crescent Moon passes them and, for the lucky, occults Mercury. Dog and Hare accompany Orion. And can you find Kemble's Cascade? The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, February 13 – 22 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.