What would you do if you woke up on a spaceship light-years from Earth without knowing why you're there? Based on the New ...

The Committee on Astronomy and Astrophysics (CAA) provides an independent, authoritative forum for identifying and discussing issues in astronomy and astrophysics with the research community, the ...

From ancient star traditions to cutting-edge space research, astronomy has always reflected humanity’s desire to understand the universe. Stargazing through time explores this sweeping story, tracing ...

Agency leader Jared Isaacman sets plans for an International Space Station replacement and launching spacecraft to Mars.

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The Wilderness Center will host a free "Astronomy Day" on March 21 featuring speakers and planetarium shows.

Gerard O'Neill proposed something similar back in 1974. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Breaking space news, the latest updates ...

Objects in orbit that fall to Earth can pose a risk to life and infrastructure. Research outlines a new method to follow their paths. The space agency aims to send four astronauts around the moon ...

A NASA team using the Hubble Space Telescope found an object in space never recorded before, nicknamed "Cloud-9." Cloud-9 is a starless, gas-rich, dark-matter cloud considered a "relic" or remnant of ...

PHOENIX, Ariz.—A first-of-its-kind space telescope could soon launch into orbit and potentially chart a new path forward for astronomy. “For 20 years, Eric and I have pursued philanthropy to seek new ...

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