In late April 2026, a long-period comet will swing through the inner solar system. It will likely be visible with binoculars, and there's a small chance it could be seen with the naked eye....
Man is returning to the moon - and with him old rivalries and new ambitions. Europe wants to have its say; Germany wants to be at the forefront. A historic opportunity beckons for Berlin....
Your complete guide to the brightest planetary moments of 2026....
Jared Isaacman said the US will return to the moon under Trump's presidency. NASA/Bill Ingalls Billionaire CEO Jared Isaacman is the 15th administrator of NASA. Isaacman has led and flown on two Space...
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Earth reaches its closest point to the sun in its 2026 orbit on Jan. 3....
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The night sky is the Christmas gift that just keeps giving....
"I think every astronomer is going to find something of value here, as NASA's missions enable the world to answer fundamental questions about how the universe got its start, and how it changed to even...
Constellations, planets, a waxing moon and more grace the night sky this New Year's Eve....
First, instead of moving storms quickly eastward, the sluggish jet stream stalled storm systems in place, causing prolonged downpours and flash flooding....
Don't miss January's Wolf Moon rise over the eastern horizon tonight, as the first full moon of 2026....
The microwave-sized sensor detects 'spectral fingerprints' of important minerals....
From astronauts looping around the moon to spacecraft reaching Mercury and asteroids near Earth, 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for space exploration....
While space is often referred to as a vacuum, it isn't completely empty....
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📋 Key Facts ✓ Southern resident killer whales are endangered. ✓ These orcas are fighting for survival. ✓ Scient...
US Representative Warren Davidson said the stablecoin-focused GENIUS Act may backfire on Americans by stripping them of their financial freedom and privacy....
📋 Key Facts ✓ The 2025 Rising Stars of Wall Street include seven professionals from sports, science, and engineering backgrounds. ✓ Lam...
📋 Key Facts ✓ 2025 is likely to be the UK's hottest year on record. ✓ The Met Office has made this prediction. ✓ ...