6 days ago · The Space topic features the latest news in astronomy, cosmology, planetary science, exoplanets, astrobiology and more.

Dec 6, 2024 · Humankind accomplished new feats in space this year, including scooping up some of the moon’s farside and launching a probe to Jupiter’s moon Europa.

Mar 18, 2025 · Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore’s extended stay in the International Space Station will add to what we know about how space affects health.

Nov 4, 2021 · The Astronomy and Astrophysics Decadal Survey is basically a sneak preview of the next 10 years of U.S. space science. Every decade, experts assembled by the National …

Dec 23, 2025 · Space is always inspiring and 2025 was no exception, with finding Betelgeuse’s buddy, debuting a prolific survey telescope and more.

Apr 24, 2025 · Hubble is still going strong 35 years after it was launched into space. Celebrate its anniversary with some out-of-this-world images.

Dec 18, 2024 · The future of U.S. space exploration and NASA-funded science is up in the air as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to office. “There’s just so many question …

Jul 30, 2025 · Quantum computers in space could be useful for communications networks or for testing fundamental physics.

Feb 27, 2025 · Hundreds of surface swabs reveal the station lacks microbial diversity, an imbalance that has been linked to health issues in other settings.

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