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Scientists find a hidden route to the moon that saves fuel
An international team of researchers say they've found a more efficient route from Earth to the moon using advanced computer modeling.
Where did Neptune's mysterious moon Nereid come from? It may be the only survivor of the planet's violent history
Neptune's moon Nereid might be the only satellite surviving from the planet's original system, researchers report in a new study.
NASA satellite images uncover dramatic changes in Earth's nighttime lights
Using nearly a decade of satellite observations, NASA's Black Marble project reveals a constantly shifting portrait of human nighttime activity visible from space.
An astronaut's view of Argentina's snow-capped mountains | Space photo of the day for May 20, 2026
Earth is so beautiful from afar.
The universe's 'most relaxed' galaxy cluster was shaped by cosmic violence, new study finds
What's the truth behind this unusually tranquil city of galaxies?
Lasers in moon craters could create a lunar GPS system
Scientists think permanently shadowed lunar craters offer the perfect foundation for navigation on the moon.
Galactic starlight will take your breath away | Space photo of the day for May 19, 2026
The galaxy M77 looks truly out-of-this-world in a new image by the James Webb Space Telescope.
Watch an asteroid the size of a blue whale hurtle towards Earth live online TODAY
The livestream will begin at 3:45 p.m. EDT on May 18, bringing near real time views of the asteroid from robotic telescopes in Italy, weather permitting.
