This colorful image of the Helix nebula may mirror what someday could become of our sun and our home planet. Released on ...
A new X-ray look at the mesmerizing Helix Nebula reveals an alleged planet killer: a white dwarf that might be the source of ...
Space debris grows rapidly, threatening satellites and future missions if cleanup efforts don't intensify now.
Understanding exoplanet evolution could help solve the mystery of the 'hot Neptune desert.' As astronomers delve deeper into ...
Venus becomes the brilliant “Morning Star” in the east before dawn, the Lyrids Meteor Shower takes place and the Moon has ...
The findings provide strong evidence that four giant exoplanets 130 light-years from Earth formed much like Jupiter and ...
Scientists are using an array of instruments to detect other planets, some of which may harbor life—and others that most ...
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How we study our planet
We often focus on space observatories that peer beyond Earth. But the vast majority of satellites stare right back at us.
From satellite-powered connectivity to climate monitoring and disaster management, space technology is helping solve ...
By Katrina Miller Auroras Are Spotted on Neptune for the First Time, and Lead to a New Mystery The James Webb Space Telescope identified the lights in the distant planet’s atmosphere ...
“The solar wind squished Jupiter’s magnetic shield like a giant squash ball. This created a super-hot region that spans half ...
With Space Marine 3 in development, there are a couple of great planets fans might hope to see featured in the next game.