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There simply isn't enough normal matter to account for the amount of gravitational force needed to hold the universe together, meaning dark matter must be prevalent.

Orion is on track to return home, where it will splash down in the Pacific Ocean on Dec. 11, if all goes according to plan.

On Dec. 5, 2014, NASA's Orion space capsule launched for the first time. See how it happened in our On This Day In Space video series.

NASA's dummy Moonikin Campos is resting inside the Orion spaceship during the Artemis 1 lunar roundtrip in a new image released by NASA.

The life-support system for generating livable conditions inside the Orion capsule is not being fully tested during the spaceship's debut uncrewed mission Artemis 1.

This week offers multiple opportunities to get a great look at Mars thanks to several livestreams of Red Planet astronomical events.

The Orion spacecraft had a brief power issue on Sunday (Dec. 4) but did complete its planned engine burn to return home as planned today.

An exclusive interview with "Andor's" VFX producer TJ Falls and sound editor David Acord reveals how the gritty, realistic feel of the series was created.

Ground has finally been broken today at two sites in Africa and Australia that will host the Square Kilometer Array Observatory (SKAO), the largest radio telescope in the world.

See the latest news about NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission here.

A plume of searing hot rock as wide as the continental U.S. is rising up from near the core of Mars and might help explain recent volcanism and earthquakes seen at the Red Planet, scientists say.

The team behind NASA's Lucy asteroid mission is resuming work with the spacecraft to fully deploy and latch its second solar array after a recent successful Earth flyby.

Astronomers observed a major eruption from a volcanic comet flying through the solar system, likely spewing more than 1 million tons of debris into space.

A new image shows the exposed heart of a distant galaxy in stunning detail, demonstrating the promise of a recent addition to the Very Large Telescope.

Buying Guide Discover the best binoculars on the market for stargazing, bird watching and wildlife spotting with holiday deals that make them the perfect gift.

While distant Uranus will be covered in the night sky for many observers, amateur astronomers in other parts of Earth will be able to use the proximity of the moon and Uranus to spot the ice giant.

Buying Guide The best telescopes for kids will inspire your child to explore the moon, stars and beyond so discover telescope discounts this holiday season.

Buying Guide The best telescopes for beginners on the market for budding astronomers and astrophotographers this holiday season make the ideal holiday gift.

Buying Guide Our round-up of the best telescopes for stargazing to view stars, galaxies, nebulas, planets and more. From the best beginner entry-level models to advanced scopes.

NASA's Artemis 1 Orion capsule finished a crucial engine burn during a flyby of the moon on Monday morning (Dec. 5).