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Today's topics:

Artemis 2 Moon Mission Delayed - NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission experiences helium system issues, delaying launch from March to April 2026. The Space Launch System rocket returns to the Vehicle Assembly Building for repairs.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Record Reuse - SpaceX's most-flown Falcon 9 booster completes its record 33rd mission, continuing the company's push to certify boosters for up to 40 flights each while deploying Starlink satellites.

Milky Way Magnetic Field Discovery - Scientists discover a surprising diagonal magnetic reversal in the Milky Way's Sagittarius Arm, revealing previously unknown three-dimensional structure of our galaxy's magnetic field.

Planet Alignment Update February - Late February brings a six-planet alignment with Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune visible, though challenging observing conditions require clear western horizons at sunset.

Moon Observing Opportunities Tonight - Tonight offers excellent viewing of the first quarter moon near constellation Taurus with detailed lunar features visible through telescopes, including the Coma galaxy cluster for large instruments.