The Red Planet and its tiny moon Deimos were recorded at a very near distance as the asteroid-chasing spacecraft completed a flyby on Wednesday.

Voluminous clouds of cosmic dust permeate our galaxy, but only recently has software allowed detailed observations of the ...

When we observe distant celestial objects, there is a possible catch: Is that star I am observing really as reddish as it ...

3D printers will make the tools, structures and habitats space pioneers need to survive in a hostile alien environment. They will enable long-term human presence on the Moon and Mars.

Following a checkout period lasting one month, the observatory – which measures 8.5 feet tall, 10.5 feet across, and weighs 1,107 pounds – will capture a ...

NASA has launched the SPHEREx telescope to uncover the ingredients for life in our galaxy, as well as the PUNCH mission to study the sun’s mysteries.

Weather has delayed NASA’s launch of the SPHEREx telescope to uncover the ingredients for life in our galaxy, as well as the PUNCH mission to study the sun’s mysteries.

A Chihuahua born without her two front legs has been given a new lease of life - with a 3D wheelchair. Little Belly was rescued from Rescue Rags to Riches Animal Rescue, Tampa, Florida, USA by her ...

Seven planets are aligning in the night sky this week, creating a brief chance to see a "planetary parade." Worldwide, the best day to see the alignment is today, Feb. 28. Mercury, Venus ...

(Earth, of course, is the eighth planet, and poor Pluto was demoted in 2006 and is now considered a dwarf planet.) Mars, Venus, Jupiter, Mercury and Saturn should be visible to the naked eye.

For a brief moment on Friday, every planet will appear in the night sky simultaneously in a rare celestial spectacle. This so-called planetary parade, which will occur shortly after sunset on 28 ...

A stunning photo taken in Somerset has showed every single planet in the solar system at the same time during a rare alignment that won't happen again until 2040.