The mutual distance between well-separated galaxies increases with time as the Universe expands. What else expands, and what doesn't?

Co-discovered by researchers from the University of Liège, this exoplanet is larger but seven times less massive than Jupiter and is the second least dense planet discovered to date.

Einstein's theory of general relativity introduced the concept of space having a shape. So, what is the shape of space?

China's Chang'e-6 mission is intended to bring back lunar samples but is also a stepping stone to much more ambitious space exploration.

Chang'e 6 is one step closer to bringing pieces of the moon back to Earth.

It’s a big Moon for this small mysterious Chinese rover.

The outer layers of the sun’s atmosphere are a blistering million degrees hotter than its surface. The hidden culprit? Magnetic activity.

Webb delivers with a new look on an iconic classic.

During the total solar eclipse, skywatchers saw ruby-colored prominences sticking out of the moon's shadow. Here's the science of those red dots

Generation ships offer a tantalizing possibility: transporting humans on a permanent voyage to a new home among the stars.

The nova T Coronae Borealis explodes about once every 80 years.

Mentions of total solar eclipses in ancient history help researchers pinpoint precise dates of notable events.

Betelgeuse is a well-known red supergiant star in the constellation Orion. Recently it has gained a lot of attention, not only because variations in its brightness led to speculations that an explosion might be imminent, but also because observations indicated that it’s rotating much faster than e...

But Artemis is still OK, so that's alright then

In a series of studies, a team of astronomers has shed new light on the fascinating and complex process of planet formation. The stunning images, captured using the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (ESO’s VLT) in Chile, represent one of the largest ever surveys of planet-forming ...

China's 2024 space plans include 100 launches and moon sample return mission China is planning a national record 100 orbital launches in 2024, according to the country’s main space contractor.

IF (orbit == wrong) THEN oops;

Webb measured isotopes at the edge of the Solar System, hinting at chemistry.

A newly discovered 'super-Earth' dwells in the habitable zone of its parent star – and might have a roughly Earth-sized companion.

Some neighborhoods in the Milky Way may be better suited for making habitable planets than others.

"In my judgment, the Artemis Program is excessively complex."

One newly discovered, ancient star has a composition unlike any other. Explaining its existence is already blowing astronomers' minds.

Scientists discover a huge, ring-shaped structure in space which questions our ideas of the universe.

The symbolism and secrets of Mars have fascinated humanity since the beginning of time. Learn more about the latest research supporting past life on the red planet.

Two years after its Christmas day launch in 2021, the James Webb telescope continues to dazzle the world.

Finding and studying Earth-like planets orbiting nearby stars is critical to understand whether we are alone in the universe. To study such planets and assess if they can sustain life, it is necessary to directly image them. However, these planets are difficult to observe, since light from the host ...

iSpace, a leading Chinese commercial space company, successfully launched and landed a reusable rocket test stage on November 2nd, 2023, marking a significant

Astronomers have discovered six planets orbiting a bright, nearby star in perfect synchrony like a grand cosmic orchestra. The rare find can help explain how solar systems across the Milky Way galaxy came to be.