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We've officially found 6,000 exoplanets, NASA says: 'We're entering the next great chapter of exploration'
By Monisha Ravisetti published
"There's one we haven't found — a planet just like ours. At least, not yet."

Artemis 2 astronauts will double as human science experiments on their trip around the moon
By Josh Dinner published
Artemis 2 astronauts will be the subjects of nearly as many experiments as they'll be performing during their trip around the moon.

SpaceX moves next Starship spacecraft to launch pad for testing (photos)
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX has moved its newest Starship spacecraft to the launch pad for testing ahead of the megarocket's upcoming 11th test flight.

Are interstellar invaders like comet 3I/ATLAS seeding the universe with exoplanets?
By Stefanie Waldek published
Alien objects may be seeding the universe. Here's what that means.

Bad news for astronauts? Human stem cells age more rapidly in space, study suggests
By Elizabeth Howell published
A new study suggests that a group of cells, key for the health of blood and the immune system, are vulnerable to aging-like processes after spending time on the ISS.

Apple TV+'s sci-fi saga 'Foundation' is getting a Season 4: 'We look forward to continuing the epic'
By Jeff Spry published
"It's been fantastic to watch 'Foundation' become such a global phenomenon, with fans tuning in from every corner of the world."

Don't miss the beautiful summer Milky Way next week as the new moon goes dark on Sept. 21
By Joe Rao published
The moon is near new phase this week, and clearer skies and cooler overnight temperatures means that this is also an optimum week to check out the beautiful summer Milky Way.

Watch an asteroid the size of the Washington Monument zoom past Earth live on Sept. 18 (video)
By Anthony Wood published
Watch live as a potentially hazardous asteroid makes a close flyby of Earth on Sept. 18.
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