That starts with bolstering the Space Force’s ability to detect and counter asteroid threats to American lunar infrastructure. The recent case of Asteroid YR4 illustrates the concern. In late December ...

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A predawn Moon-and-planets meetup, a returning comet, a great chance to see the Milky Way, and Saturn’s rings at a new angle.

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A spacecraft rocketed into orbit Friday to rescue a NASA telescope that is in danger of crashing back to Earth.

Tianwen-2 asteroid mission closes to within 20 kilometers of Kamoʻoalewa on July 4, 2026 — China‘s first sample-return probe ...

From the Apollo landing site to the North America Nebula, these celestial sights offer a uniquely American way to celebrate ...

In honor of the Fourth of July, NASA has released a patriotic collection of images that also comes with data-centered audio ...

From asteroid fragments drifting through space to icy moons orbiting distant planets, this collection highlights the dynamic and ever-changing nature of our solar system. The images capture everything ...

NASA is racing to save an aging telescope from falling back to Earth with a daring rescue mission. The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a ...