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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Nov 22, 2022 · Here are the best space pictures ever, from Hubble, the James Webb Space Telescope and more.

Nov 20, 2025 · The moss species Physcomitrium patens is the latest organism to survive an extended stay in the vacuum and radiation of space.

Aug 21, 2025 · Sporting the world’s largest digital camera, the new telescope is poised to help solve some of the universe’s biggest mysteries.

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 system.