Why do Artemis rockets continue to leak fuel? | February brings a planetary parade | Perseverance rolls on an AI-made path

SpaceX grounds Falcon 9 before Crew-12 launch | Jupiter is smaller than expected Created for znamenski.spacecom@blogger.com | Web Version   February 4, 2026 FOLLOW US FOLLOW US   Taking you out of this world, every day SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE   The Launchpad NASA has 3 years to fix any fuel leaks, yet they persist NASA's launch of the Artemis 2 moon mission has been delayed to March due to a fuel leak. If that sounds familiar, it's because the Artemis 1 SLS experienced hydrogen leaks in the same location during its wet dress rehearsal just over three years ago. We break down why these leaks continue to cause issues.  In other headlines, NASA's Perseverance rover completed its first route planned by AI, a cold Earth exoplanet could spark new excitement in the search for life and new data suggests Jupiter is thinner than expected.  We have all that and more for your daily read.  Keep looking up, Kenna Content Manager, Space.com Why do Artemis rocket fuel leaks persist? These issues sound very familiar. Read More Falcon 9's grounding raises questions for Crew-12 Crew-12 is currently scheduled to launch atop a Falcon 9 on Feb. 11. Read More Space quiz! What year did the Juno spacecraft begin orbiting Jupiter? Click here for the answer! 2011 2012 2016 2018   Skywatching What to expect from February's planet parade Mercury, Venus, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Jupiter will appear together shortly after sunset on Feb. 28 -- but is this the "planet parade" we've been waiting for? Read More Science & Astronomy Jupiter on a diet? New data hints the planet is thinner "Textbooks will need to be updated." Read More Is a cold Earth hiding 146 light-years away? A planet that may exist, and may be habitable or may be frozen, has been discovered on an Earth-like orbit around a star 146 light-years away Read More Technology Perseverance rover completes 1st drive planned by AI "The fundamental elements of generative AI are showing a lot of promise in streamlining the pillars of autonomous navigation for off-planet driving," said one scientist. Read More Star Wars Get ready for the Mandalorian movie with this Lego set This 1048-piece Grogu and Hover Pram Star Wars Lego set is fun for builders of all ages, and right now, it's reduced in price, too. Read More Today in Space On this day: Feb. 4, 1995: STS-63 launches satellite On Feb. 4, 1995, astronauts aboard the space shuttle Discovery launched an itty bitty satellite called an Orbital Debris Calibration Sphere into orbit around the Earth. Read More Our photo of day: Satellite sees January polar vortex A late January 2026 winter storm left more than snow and ice in its wake. Read More 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 Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036