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Penn State’s strength in space science comes from the depth of our long-standing scientific leadership and the breadth of ...

Space discoveries over the last five years have transformed how scientists understand galaxies, planets, and the origins of the universe. Advances in telescope technology, data processing, and modern ...

With numerous countries around the world achieving breakthroughs in astronomy and space science, now is the time for the ...

Credit: F. Kamphues, ESO/M. Kornmesser/Cover Images Astronomers have warned that Elon Musk and others’ plans to put millions ...

A major astronomy facility in the Andes has begun a 10-year survey of the Southern sky with the aim of creating the most ...

Two senators earmarked $85 million for the move to Houston—but safely shipping an 86-ton shuttle orbiter cross-country could ...

When the Sun reaches higher levels of activity, junk drifting in low Earth orbit loses altitude at an increased rate — and for the first time, scientists have measured that increase and identified ...

Exploring one of science's most exciting frontiers, the book "Life in Space" bridges astrophysics and biology to uncover the conditions that make life possible—on Earth and beyond. Designed for ...

An 18-year-old entrepreneur from Navi Mumbai, Jeet Santosh Bhaskar, has launched Bronto Cosmos, a new digital platform dedicated to making space science and astronomy accessible. This marks his third ...

On the steps of the U.S. Capitol on a balmy October morning, a crowd of people sporting “Save NASA Science” buttons buzzes with anticipation. Among them stands Eli Orland, who likens America’s space ...

What would you do if you woke up on a spaceship light-years from Earth without knowing why you’re there? Project Hail Mary opens in theaters March 20. Ahead of the film’s release, Astronomy spoke with ...