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Happy Tuesday, space fans.
For those counting down to the launch of SpaceX's Starship V3, the newest iteration of the company's megarocket, you'll have to scooch the date on your calendar once again as we face another launch delay. But don't worry, we'll be updating you every step of the way so if any further changes pop up you'll be the first to know.
But looking past the delaying megarocket launch, we now have a video showing the exact moment that the Artemis 2 command module separated from the service module and it is a must-see. We also have a wild new study that found the remnants of stardust from an ancient stellar explosion trapped in ice in Antarctica.
For skywatchers, tonight the northern lights are expected to make a dazzling appearance because of some intense solar activity, so be sure to check the forecast and see if you might get lucky and spot some auroras overhead. And there is a ton of new sci-fi to check out, whether you're a Baby Yoda fan or not.
Let's check out what's new in space!
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A new NASA video shows the Artemis 2 Orion capsule's separation from its service module just before the spacecraft slammed into Earth's atmosphere on April 10, 2026.
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Forecasts say up to three glancing CME impacts could trigger G1 and possible G2 geomagnetic storms through May 20, boosting aurora chances across parts of the northern U.S.
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The latest aurora forecast for tonight helps you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.
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On May 8, the Pentagon released its first tranche of "UFO files." Space.com reached out to experts to make sense of this highly anticipated data drop.
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Radioactive stardust remnants from stellar explosions have been found trapped in ice in Antarctica. These cosmic remains serve as clues that help uncover the history of our solar system, researchers have found in a new study.
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The galaxy M77 looks truly out-of-this-world in a new image by the James Webb Space Telescope.
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'Star Wars' used to be the ultimate theatrical experience, but have years of Disney+ spin-offs dulled its multiplex appeal?
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Poor Maul, the Dathomirian Zabrak formerly known as Darth Maul. All those promises to reap the benefits of the dark side didn't materialise as planned, eh? Yet, his lust for absolute power and control only masked what was really happening beneath the surface.
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And that's it for our space update today!
Stay tuned as tomorrow we have some wild new science emerging about our solar system's icy outer planets and their moons, a surprising new study keeps us guessing about Jupiter's strange moon Europa, and oddly-shaped galaxies.
We also see new happenings with China's rockets and some unexpected effects, and some brand-new sci-fi is on the horizon. And as you might expect, the discourse is already going wild over the latest from the Star Wars universe.
We will keep you in the loop if SpaceX's Starship V3 launch delays again, but for now keep May 21 on your calendar.
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Chelsea Gohd
Content Manager, Space.com
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