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August 4, 2026

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Why is a SpaceX rocket on a collision course with the moon?

Happy Tuesday, Space Fans, and welcome to your daily update from space. We start today with SpaceX, which is ready to smack the moon with an old rocket stage. But why is this happening? We explain here. We've also have new details on how Mars was once covered in water, where all the aliens might be and what happens when you buy a telescope on the cheap. Check it out below!

SpaceX moon crash?

Space Quiz! What rocket company is poised to bring vertical launch to the UK?

Find the answer HERE!

Virgin Orbit

SpaceX

Astra

Rocket Factory Augsburg

A new analysis of decades-old data from NASA's Spirit rover has uncovered overlooked traces of crystalline hematite and altered magnetite, adding to growing evidence that liquid water once played a major role in shaping the Red Planet.

What Spirit found

Spaceflight

Rocket issue delays 1st orbital vertical launch from the UK

While testing a rocket on the launch pad at the U.K.'s SaxaVord Spaceport, Rocket Factory Augsburg found 'an issue with the vehicle that requires further investigation.' When could it fly next?

Next launch try when?

Skywatching

Solar eclipse glasses: Stay safe for Aug. 12 solar event!

Don't let your excitement over the August 12 total solar eclipse threaten your eyesight. Enjoy the event in safety with our guide to purchasing and using certified solar eclipse glasses.

Protect your eyes

Search for Life

Are aliens running out of places to hide?

Astronomers may have already scanned millions of more stars than they thought, a realization that might lead to new ways to hunt for extraterrestrial radio signals.

Where are you E.T.?

Today in Space

Photo of the day | ISS astronaut spies swirling super storm

NASA astronaut Anil Menon captured an incredible photograph of a swirling typhoon in the Pacific Ocean from his home in orbit. See the full photo here.

About the photo

On this day in 2007: NASA launches Phoenix Mars lander

On Aug. 4, 2007, NASA launched its Phoenix Mars Lander on a mission to touch down in the Martian arctic for the first time. Here's why it mattered.

Watch the video

Space deal of the day

I bought a $50 telescope on Facebook Marketplace

Can you buy cheap, used telescopes from online marketplaces and still achieve good results while saving hundreds of dollars? Actually, yes! And here's my journey.

Did it work?

Editor's Note

Have a great Tuesday!

That's a wrap for our space update today!

Be sure to come back tomorrow to find out how SpaceX's rocket stage crash into the moon. Speaking of SpaceX, we'll also have a report on the company's first earnings call as a public company. If there's new Starship or other news, we'll have it here, so tune in!

Until then, keep looking up!

Tariq Malik
Editor-in-Chief, Space.com