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Reference New exoplanet discoveries have changed what we understand about the universe and now astronomers are finding alien worlds all the time.

Reference Explore our 25 weird solar system facts and see how our neighborhood is stranger than we could ever imagine.

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Here we debunk some of the most common and enduring space conspiracies.

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Reference What are the greatest spaceships of science fiction? From the Millennium Falcon to Dr Who's Tardis, here's the rundown of our favorites.

This guide will tell you the best times to see Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune in 2022, and clue you in about planetary meetups, conjunctions and more.

Earth impact craters are unique tourist destinations. Here are some striking craters you can visit in person or from the comfort of your home with Google Earth.

The more we learn about exoplanets, the more we realize the universe is stranger than we ever knew.

Some of the most fascinating worlds in our cosmic neighborhood are not planets, but the moons that orbit around them.

Take a look at some of the best and worst Red Planet landings of all time.

A brief look at how each American president helped shape and steer American activities in space.

The Mercury program launched the first Americans into space, four on suborbital flights, and two who orbited the Earth.