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

Nov 4, 2021 · Here’s what the next 10 years of space science could look like New astronomy decadal survey proposes a program to build a fleet of flagship space telescopes

Apr 8, 2025 · As global temperatures rise, scientists debate the pros and cons of solar geoengineering, a strategy to cool Earth by reflecting sunlight into space.

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

Space A passing star could fling Earth out of orbit Simulations show that the star's tug could send Mercury, Venus or Mars crashing into Earth — or let Jupiter eject our world from the solar …

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.

Jan 13, 2025 · Engineers have all the technology they need to make flying cars, but there are still some barriers to getting these sci-fi mainstays off the ground.

Mar 28, 2025 · Controlled fusion, solar sails or ion engines could someday help spaceships travel between star systems.

Aug 18, 2025 · Astronauts on the International Space Station (astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli shown doing repairs) get oxygen via electrolysis, in which water is split into hydrogen and oxygen. …