A strange spider-like formation on one of Jupiter's moons may be the smoking gun in the search for extraterrestrial life in ...

When NASA scientists opened the sample return canister from the OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample mission in late 2023, they found ...

Although they are technically gas giants, Uranus and Neptune are referred to as "ice giants" due to their composition.

A vast ring of rocky leftovers between Mars and Jupiter, the asteroid belt preserves clues to how the planets — and Earth ...

Mars looks quiet today, but new research suggests the planet’s surface still carries the rhythm of a vanished companion.

Discover the incredible story of NASA's New Horizons mission, from its 2006 launch aboard an Atlas V rocket to its historic 2015 flyby of Pluto. Learn how this space probe, utilizing a gravitational ...

New research shows magnetic signals and auroral kilometric radiation trigger intense aurora substorms. Observations from spacecraft and ground stations reveal timing, energy release, and potential ...

The world's most expensive infrared spectrometer - the James Webb Space Telescope - is unearthing extraordinary exoplanet ...

Kurdish militants who have been waging a 40-year insurgency in Turkey have declared a ceasefire. The move comes just two days ...

Hey everyone, and welcome back to the blog! Today, December 15, 2025, is looking like a pretty busy day in the world of space ...

Researchers are working in labs to recreate the essential ingredients for life to emerge around hydrothermal vents. The ...

To develop more robust next-generation aerial explorers, NASA's Mars Exploration program is turning to drones.