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September 2, 2026 FOLLOW US   Taking you out of this world, every day SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE   The Launchpad Did we just find the 1st direct evidence of dark matter? Happy Wednesday, Space Fans, and welcome back to your daily dose of space. Our top story today is a doozy as astronomers just may have found direct proof of dark matter at last. See how they did it above. And there's more, of course. There's a wild idea to launch the 1st mission to Alpha Centauri in 2029, the moon may hide clues into star explosions, and don't miss the full play-by-play of yesterday's ISS spacewalk! But first, dark matter! Can it be true? Space Quiz! Which bright space station is visible this week? Find the answer HERE! International Space Station India's Bhartiya Antariksh Station Axiom Space Station China's Tiangong Space Station   Trending Launching in 2029: 80,000-year trip to Alpha Centauri Here's a mission we'd all love to see actually happen: The non-profit Fermi Explorer Mission plans to launch a small, cheap probe to Alpha Centauri in the next few years, to inspire further exploration and help humanity contemplate its place in the universe. Will it really lift off? Interstellar launch Spaceflight Astronauts upgrade ISS on 6th-ever all-female spacewalk NASA astronaut Jessica Meir and ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot replaced a camera and a docking aid during a 6-hour, 49-minute spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Tuesday. See video of the astronauts' work in space. What did they do? SpaceX Falcon 9 launches Starlinks on flight No. 35 SpaceX's Falcon 9 rockets just keep racking up the miles. Case in point: The latest Starlink launch was the 35th flight for its first stage. That's more than some NASA space shuttles. Liftoff! Rocket Lab launches 'Owl Around the World' Rocket Lab launched a Japanese synthetic aperture radar satellite to orbit on Sept. 2 for Synspective, a Tokyo-based Earth-imaging company. Also, what's the deal with these mission names? Liftoff! (Again!) Skywatching A bright space station - not the ISS - is visible now What's that bright light in the sky? That's no moon, that's a space station. Here's how to see China's Tiangong space station with the naked eye this week. Where to look Science & Astronomy The moon hides ancient supernova history Scientists have managed to extract the history of supernova explosions in our cosmic backyard from radioactive isotopes found in moon dust. Here's how they did it. Moon dust secrets Today in Space Photo of the day | Falcon Heavy brings the heat This incredible launch photo captures fire spewing from a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket during the launch of NASA's Roman Space Telescope on Aug. 30, 2026. See how it was made here. That's hot... On this day in 2016: Rosetta finds long-lost Philae On Sept. 2, 2016, the European Space Agency finally located Philae, its long-lost comet lander on the surface of the Comet 67P, after 2 years of searching. Here's why it mattered. Lost and found Space deal of the day Don't miss VisionQuest with this Proton VPN deal! Proton is recommended as one of the best VPN services, offering privacy, online security, convenience and is now up to 70% cheaper. Here's how to find it. Get the deal Editor's Note Have a great Wednesday! And that's a wrap for your daily dose of space! Be sure to come back Thursday, because the BepiColombo mission - a joint effort by Europe and Japan to send TWO spacecraft to Mercury - hits a major milestone to begin its arrival at the innermost planet and we can't wait to share it with you. India is launching a new satellite, too, and we'll carry that launch LIVE! Until then, keep looking up! Tariq Malik Editor-in-Chief, Space.com Stay up-to-date on all things space science, news, and entertainment by subscribing to our newsletters. Sign Up   Follow SPACE Contact Us: Feedback | Advertise Sign Up | Update Profile | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Cookies Policy | Terms and Conditions