News about: Space

Explore the most fascinating accidental finds in astronomy, from Uranus to dark energy, that have shaped our understanding of the cosmos.

Astronomers observe a white dwarf consuming a Pluto-like object, offering insights into the potential future of our own solar system and the prevalence of icy planetesimals.

Madrid-based startup Orbital Paradigm is developing a re-entry capsule to enable cost-effective access to space and return, aiming to democratize zero-gravity materials.

A physicist proposes using Jupiter's moon, Ganymede, as a giant dark matter detector. This is a novel approach to finding the universe's elusive missing mass.

The Psyche mission snapped a photo of Earth and the Moon from 180 million miles away, offering a humbling perspective on our place in the solar system.

AST SpaceMobile plans to launch many satellites by 2026, posing a challenge to SpaceX's dominance in space-based broadband. A new competitor emerges.

Astronomers have found a huge black hole nearing the maximum size allowed by theory, challenging current understanding.

Chinese scientists develop a system to transform lunar regolith into construction bricks, marking a significant step towards building sustainable lunar bases and challenging US dominance.

A new image of galaxy cluster Abell 3667 shows the deepest view of the structure, revealing galactic interactions and our small place in the cosmos.

Find out how NASA engineers are extending the life of the Curiosity rover, 13 years after it landed on Mars, by implementing smart energy-saving strategies.

NASA could lose up to 4,000 employees following a second round of deferred resignations amid proposed budget cuts, raising concerns about the future of its science programs.

China launched a mysterious satellite that took six days to be located in an unusually low orbit, prompting speculation about its purpose and new tech tests.