Space News · February 19, 2026 · 3:59

Artemis 2 moon rocket testing today & Mercury occults moon in evening sky - Space News (Feb 19, 2026)

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Artemis 2 moon rocket testing today & Mercury occults moon in evening sky - Space News (Feb 19, 2026)
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Today's Space News Topics

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    Artemis 2 moon rocket testing today

    — NASA conducts second fueling test of Space Launch System rocket for Artemis 2 mission, targeting March launch for crewed lunar flyby with four astronauts.
  2. 02

    Mercury occults moon in evening sky

    — Young crescent moon passes in front of planet Mercury on February 18th, creating occultation visible from southern United States, Mexico, and Central America.
  3. 03

    Perseverance rover navigates Mars autonomously

    — Perseverance rover deploys Mars Global Localization technology using artificial intelligence to autonomously determine its position without human assistance from Earth.
  4. 04

    Crew-12 arrives at space station

    — NASA SpaceX Crew-12 mission successfully docks at International Space Station with four astronauts for eight-month expedition aboard orbiting laboratory.
  5. 05

    Lunar celebrations viewed from orbit

    — Astronauts aboard International Space Station and China's Tiangong station celebrate Lunar New Year with festive decorations and fireworks viewed from orbit above Earth.

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