The probe has imaged the asteroid and will carry out scientific tests after landing on it.

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

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 ...

A pair of stars spiraling around each other. That's the origin of a new source of repeating radio bursts we've detected, called ASKAP J1745. In recent years, astronomers have been puzzling over ...

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

Six mysterious metal balls that washed up on an Australian beach this weekend are from a space launch vehicle, experts have ...