Space

Spain is one of the easiest places in the world to experience the total solar eclipse on Aug. 2, 2027. The so-called “eclipse of the century” first makes landfall in Andalucía, where totality will last up to 4 minutes and 40 seconds during mid-morning, with the sun comfortably high at around 38-42 degrees above the horizon in the eastern sky. Excellent roads, plentiful accommodation…

I’ve spent years chasing the northern lights across the Arctic, from the mountains of Swedish Lapland to the dramatic Norwegian fjords. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that choosing where to see the northern lights is about much more than simply heading as far north as possible. Whether you’re on the hunt for somewhere that offers the best chance of clear…

We’ll have to wait a bit longer to see Rocket Lab’s next-gen launcher fly. The California-based company just announced that it’s pushing the debut of its powerful, partially reusable Neutron rocket from late 2026 into 2027 due to a manufacturing issue. “We believe Neutron is going to be a game-changer, and taking the time now to solve these challenges means we’re in…

SpaceX wants to start flying its Starship megarocket a lot more often. The company has requested permission to launch Starship from its Starbase site in South Texas up to 456 times per year. That’s a big jump from the currently allowed cadence of 25. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is in the early stages of reviewing the request. Today (Oct. 14), the agency announced…