Scientists discover nearby exoplanet with unique features that set it apart, sparking excitement for further study. A new rocky super‑Earth, designated Gliese 3378b, has been confirmed orbiting a nearby red dwarf only 25 light‑years from Earth. The...

SpaceX’s CubeSat tests commercial nuclear power, a breakthrough that could transform deep‑space missions beyond Earth. A CubeSat named BOHR, launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 as part of the Transporter‑17 rideshare, has become the first privately built...

fragment of a rare carbonaceous chondrite, giving scientists a near‑intact window into the chemistry that existed when the solar system was forming, according to a study in Science Advances. The find offers a fresh chance to probe ancient organic...

Discover the science behind Lagrange Points and how they enable stable orbits for space missions. Learn about gravitational balance, NASA’s applications, and more. Space exploration has advanced tremendously with the discovery and application of...

A new study investigates the mysterious history of Venus, exploring what the second planet from the Sun may have possessed billions of years ago. Venus stands out in our solar system for its desolate, moonless state, but new research suggests this may...

like silicon. Understanding these internal dynamics allows researchers to reconstruct the conditions present during the solar system’s infancy. “The interior of Mercury would reflect its formation,” Nishiyama said, explaining that the planet’s interior...

that regolith breccia meteorites can host material from diverse origins, including rare rocks from elsewhere in the Solar System. Raman spectra reveal the mineral composition of the unusual rock fragment found in Martian meteorite Nwa 8171. Credit:...

Astronomers have discovered a surprising atmosphere on a scorching lava world previously thought to be a barren, airless rock. Astronomers have identified a unique rocky exoplanet, known as HD 3167 b, which stands out as the coolest “lava world” yet...

NASA’s upcoming Habitable Worlds Observatory aims to revolutionize the hunt for Earth‑like planets and extraterrestrial life beyond our solar system. NASA is outlining concepts for the Habitable Worlds Observatory, a cutting‑edge telescope intended to...

NASA’s CAPSTONE mission wraps up extended tests of new lunar exploration technologies, paving the way for future moon missions. NASA reports that its CAPSTONE probe has wrapped up an extended campaign aimed at validating autonomous navigation and...

investigation. Water abundance detected in WASP-39b compared with planets, comets, and other cosmic objects across the Solar System and beyond. Credit: arXiv Formation Beyond the Snow Line May Explain the Signature An alternative hypothesis suggests...

the mysterious satellite is a captured asteroid or debris from the Red Planet. For decades, Phobos has remained one of the solar system’s most enigmatic bodies. As a small, irregularly shaped moon orbiting in close proximity to Mars, its origin remains...

effect of space research, illustrating how engineering solutions designed for the most extreme environments in the solar system are providing pragmatic, sustainable answers to the resource demands of our own planet. For more on the carbon reservoirs...

An extensive multi-facility campaign maps the behavior, gas production, and dust dynamics of only the third confirmed interstellar visitor. When interstellar wanderers pass through our planetary neighborhood, they carry pristine chemical signatures...

Astronomers have confirmed that water clouds on a nearby exoplanet are shifting in thickness, marking a major breakthrough in atmospheric observations. Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have unveiled the most detailed atmospheric...

NASA shares a rare sky photo of a vaporizing meteor streaking across the distant Lacerta nebula, highlighting an unexpected cosmic alignment. A brief meteor blaze cut across the view of the Lacerta nebula, producing a striking juxtaposition of a...

Could evidence of alien technology be hidden in plain sight? Scientists suggest searching the Moon’s dust for signs of ancient extraterrestrial visitors. A provocative new proposal suggests that the key to finding extraterrestrial life might not lie in...

but the exact nature of the material remains uncertain. Titan and Pluto occupy dramatically different niches in the solar system—Titan boasts a dense, hazy atmosphere, methane‑filled seas, and dunes rich in organic material, while Pluto is a frigid...

“And around this black hole, there would be this very extended envelope of gas that looks like a star the size of the Solar System. It’s huge.” Comparison of Vega and MoM‑BH‑1 spectra highlights the unusual star‑like features detected by JWST. Credit:...

Scientists detect erythrulose, a true sugar, in a molecular cloud near the Galactic Center – the first confirmed interstellar sugar discovery. Astronomers have now identified erythrulose—a four‑carbon sugar that naturally occurs in raspberries—in the...