SpaceX's plan to launch one million orbiting data centers to space worries astronomers, who say the satellite streaks caused by the proposed constellation would severely impair observations.

A spacecraft built to study one of Earth’s most hostile regions ended its mission with a return through the atmosphere years ...

Serious health issues could potentially become show stoppers for longer missions to the moon and Mars, so scientists are working hard to understand more about the health issues long distance ...

The Princeton-led NASA mission has officially begun its science mission to study the sun and everything it touches. Princeton marked the occasion with a panel discussion, science talks and a reception ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Astronomers detect the largest sulfur-bearing molecule in space, revealing early chemistry linked to life’s origins. (CREDIT: ...

"These results from the Dark Energy Survey shine new light on our understanding of the universe and its expansion." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Padma Shri awardee Dr Pramod Kale will be felicitated at Savitribai Phule Pune University on March 14 during a seminar on space science and national development. The former Space Applications Centre ...

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 ...

What would you do if you woke up on a spaceship light-years from Earth without knowing why you’re there? Project Hail Mary opens in theaters March 20. Ahead of the film’s release, Astronomy spoke with ...

Rocky planets are typically found near their star, while gas giants form farther out — not the other way around. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

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 ...