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Rare Jupiter-sized planet discovered 3,200 light-years away using Einstein's space-time warping method

A rare Jupiter-sized planet AT2021uey b was found 3,200 light-years away using microlensing, a method based on Einstein's Theory of Relativity that observes light bending.

Planets May 31

Potential discovery of new dwarf planet adds wrinkle to Planet Nine theory

Discovery of 2017OF201, a large trans-Neptune Object, challenges previous beliefs about the Kuiper Belt and hints at the existence of a theoretical Planet Nine.

NASA May 22

NASA revives 'dead' thrusters on Voyager 1 after two decades of inactivity

NASA's Voyager 1, launched in 1977, explores interstellar space. Antenna upgrades in Australia will enhance communication for future lunar missions.

Air And Space May 10

Soviet-Era spacecraft crashes back to Earth after 53 years

Soviet spacecraft Kosmos 482 reentered Earth's atomosphere Saturday morning after 53 years in orbit during a failed attempt to launch into Venus.

Science February 28

Mars’ red color may be related to a habitable past: study

A new study claims that a mineral found in Mars' dust called ferrihydrite, which forms in the presence of cool water, is likely what gives the planet its reddish hue.

Travel February 28

7 planets will be on display tonight but you only have a short window to see the stunning sight

A spectacular solar display will be seen on Friday, Feb. 28, as seven planets will be visible through binoculars, a telescope or even the naked eye during the evening's full "planet parade."

VIDEO February 17

New study finds extraterrestrial human-like life forms may be more likely

Penn State professor Jason Wright joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss new research into life on other planets.

Mars September 29

10 fun facts about Mars, also known as the red planet

Mars is a planet with so much more to discover. Research has been done on the planet to test its sustainability for life, and more continues today.

AIR AND SPACE September 23

Dark matter may be behind wobble in Mars’ orbit, study suggests

A bold new study in Physical Review suggests that a wobble detected in Mars' orbit could be the result of dark matter made up of primordial black holes.

Planets July 25

NASA telescope discovers Jupiter-like exoplanet that takes more than 100 years to orbit its star

The Webb Space Telescope found a gas giant similar to Jupiter, but six times as massive, orbiting the star Epsilon Indi A. It takes this planet more than a century to complete an orbit.

NASA June 13, 2024

NASA administrator says 'at least a trillion' other planets like Earth could exist in universe

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said the government agency aims to send astronauts back to the moon, while the Perseverance Rover explores what was once a lake on Mars.

Planets May 9, 2024

Scientists discover thick atmosphere enveloping rocky so-called 'super Earth' planet

Researchers have discovered a thick atmosphere enveloping a planet called 55 Cancri e, which is twice the size of Earth and located in a nearby solar system.

LIFESTYLE April 17, 2024

Rare star explosion expected to be 'once-in-a-lifetime viewing opportunity,' NASA officials say

Astronomers predict that a star system located 3,000 light years away from planet Earth will become visible this year as a nova explosion is to occur, NASA officials say.

Mars March 15, 2024

Giant volcano 'hidden in plain sight' discovered on Mars, scientists say

A giant volcano hidden in plain sight has been discovered on Mars and scientists say it is 280 miles wide and nearly 30,000 feet high.

SCIENCE January 29, 2024

Moonquakes and faults near lunar south pole result of shrinking, study says

Scientists have researched seismic activity on the moon, which may impact future human landings. Moonquakes can last much longer than earthquakes, study shows.

LIFESTYLE January 16, 2024

Witness the mesmerizing conjunction of the moon and Venus in space

Explore the moon and Venus' conjunction, along with the intricacies of astronomy, astrology and the profound connection between humanity and the cosmos.

This Day in History January 7, 2024

On this day in history, January 7, 1610, Galileo discovers the moons of Jupiter

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system with 80 moons. Galileo was the first to discover the moons of Jupiter on this day in history, Jan. 7, 1610.

Planets December 10, 2023

Mercury study offers new twist on possibility of life on other planets

New studies on the presence and composition of salt glaciers on Mercury suggest more potential for life in extremely harsh environments, similar to Earth settings like Arizona.

Planets December 1, 2023

'Too massive for its star': Scientists discover enormous planet that changes what we know about red dwarfs

Scienstists have discovered a planet circling a a red dwarf. The enormous mass of the planet compared to its host star is forcing scientists to reconsider current theories.

Digital Originals November 6, 2023

Saturn's rings are disappearing, will be invisible from Earth in 2025

Saturn's rings are mostly made up of ice, asteroids, comets and moon fragments. In May 2025, the massive celestial loops will be effectively invisible to the human eye.

VIDEO November 3, 2023

Astronauts reveal key 'advantages' of working with SpaceX and private sector

Commercial spaceflight companies like SpaceX have made space travel more accessible, and allow more research for future missions to the moon and Mars, astronauts said.

VIDEO September 15, 2023

NASA says there is no evidence UFOs have alien origins

Harvard Professor Avi Loeb on the questions surrounding UFOs after NASA claims there is no connection to aliens

SCIENCE September 11, 2023

Red Planet breakthrough: NASA generates enough oxygen on Mars to keep small dog alive for 10 hours

In a potential breakthrough for future exploration on Mars, NASA says it has generated enough oxygen for a small dog to survive on the Red Planet for 10 hours.

Astronomy August 8, 2023

Stargazing: Spot stars in the night sky with these tips

There is a little bit of technique and preparation involved when it comes to stargazing. Camping will offer a star-filled sky experience throughout a clear night.

NASA August 2, 2023

Space station experiment aimed at enabling heat, air conditioning for long-term space habitats

A Purdue University experiment sent to the space station Tuesday onboard an Antares rocket could provide an understanding into heating and air condition in space.

NASA July 29, 2023

Hubble Space Telescope sees planet around red dwarf star getting hiccups

NASA says astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope have witnessed a young planet around a red dwarf star 32 light-years from Earth getting the "hiccups."

NASA June 24, 2023

James Webb Space Telescope diminishes possibility of life on distant exoplanet

Data from NASA's James Webb Telescope shows that the exoplanet TRAPPIST-1 c has either zero or very little atmosphere and the possibility of life is slim.

SCIENCE June 18, 2023

NASA’s Juno spacecraft captures photo of lightning glow on Jupiter during close fly-by of gas giant world

NASA on Thursday released a photo of lightning on Jupiter's north pole taken by the spacecraft Juno during an orbiting mission in 2020.

SCIENCE June 18, 2023

Moon in solar system has elements needed to support life: scientists

Scientists studying data collected by NASA's Cassini mission found Saturn's moon Enceladus has the necessary materials to make it habitable.

Uranus May 27, 2023

NASA researchers make observation of Uranus polar cyclone in first photos

Using ground-based telescopes to examine radio waves, NASA scientists have found strong evidence of a polar cyclone on the ice giant Uranus for the first time.