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See our neighboring galaxy Andromeda shine in stunningly detailed astrophotography portrait (photo)
The Milky Way's closest neighbor shines in a spectacular new astrophotography portrait.
This dwarf planet has gas: Makemake's methane surprises scientists
The James Webb Space Telescope has detected methane gas on the dwarf planet Makemake, indicating that the distant body is a dynamic icy world.
Alien: Earth – how realistic are the extraterrestrials? Three experts rank them
Like many fans we are simply having fun using science to analyze the creatures.
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 179 — The New Crew of Artemis II
On Episode 179 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Josh Dinner for coverage of NASA's new class of astronauts and upcoming Artemis II mission to the moon.
On this day! Sept. 27, 1997: Last transmission from Mars Pathfinder
On Sept. 27, 1997, NASA's Mars Pathfinder mission beamed its very last data transmission back to Earth.
After almost 20 years helping to operate rovers on Mars, NASA geologist and astronaut candidate Lauren Edgar says stepping foot on the Red Planet 'would be a dream'
Edgar once designed science experiments for astronauts to perform. Now she'll be the astronaut performing them.
Happy Astronomy Day 2025! Celebrate by hunting these 6 spectacular night sky targets
Here are six stunning night sky objects to find as we celebrate astronomy day on Sept. 27.
Europe wants to launch a life-hunting mission to Saturn's icy ocean moon Enceladus
The European Space Agency aims to develop an orbiter-lander mission that will sample the icy plumes of Saturn's icy ocean moon Enceladus and search for signs of life.
