NASA Planetary Scientist Noah Petro dishes on what it took plan the impressive touch-and-go return mission, why much of the ...

Famed Queen guitarist and citizen astronomer Brian May collaborated with NASA's asteroid mission OSIRIS-REx, helping ...

"When it was discovered in 2004, it appeared Apophis might impact Earth in either 2029, 2036, or 2068," NASA said. "Since ...

This occurrence will be the closest approach to Earth by an asteroid of this size that scientists have known about in advance ...

The festival is open to the public, who can vote on their favorite science and science fiction films and meet the star of a ...

OSIRIS-REx, the University of Arizona-led mission to asteroid Bennu, remains on schedule to launch Sept. 8 after the Thursday morning explosion of a SpaceX rocket and satellite on a nearby launch pad ...

Explore the history of life on Earth, from 3.5-billion-year-old fossils to the vast diversity of species on our planet today.

Spread the loveOn April 29, 2026, Earth will witness an astronomical event that, while not alarming, highlights the incredible dynamics of our solar system. Two sizable asteroids, designated as 2026 ...

Today: The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks just before dawn this Tuesday. Since this meteor shower has a fairly broad peak ...

Spread the loveIn the vast expanse of our solar system, comets are among the most fascinating celestial bodies, often providing insights into the early stages of our planetary system. They are ...