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New images from the European Space Agency's Trace Gas Orbiter reveal Mars' atmosphere to have delicate layers of dust and ice, offering insights into the planet's evolution.

Recently, the Hubble Space Telescope captured a new image of Messier 82, also known as the Cigar Galaxy.

NASA's Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) launched atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Sept. 24 to study the solar wind and space weather.

September's partial solar eclipse was not just caught by eager skywatchers on Earth but also by satellites orbiting high above.

NASA's Artemis 2 mission will launch toward to the moon in 2026. To help prepare, its four astronauts practiced observing Earth's nearest neighbor in a mockup Orion capsule.

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has been exploring the slopes of Mount Sharp looking for clues about Mars' watery past. Here, it looks at the boxwork pattern for ancient water flow.

NASA is collaborating with the Colorado Army National Guard at its training center in Gypsum to help Artemis astronauts prepare for moon landings.

Astronomy isn’t just about distant stars; it’s also about the human effort here on Earth that makes it possible to extend our vision out into the cosmos.

Even though they're far from home, astronauts on the International Space Station still have normal routines, including getting regular haircuts.

During September's total lunar eclipse, astronomers captured rare images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS glowing green, suggesting more about its chemistry.