The Sun is often viewed as a typical star,a common yellow dwarf quietly powering our Solar System. But is it truly ordinary, or does it possess rare qualities that make it stand out in the vast sea of ...

A top Harvard professor has issued a terrifying warning after spotting suspicious activity in space.

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A newly discovered exoplanet, located just 35 light-years from Earth, could be one of the most promising places to search for ...

Bring up the former planet Pluto in conversation and you’re guaranteed to be met with a strong opinion. In one camp are those ...

In this edition of WTOP’s monthly space feature, “What’s up in the sky?” Greg Redfern tells you how to see the moon, planets, stars and Perseid meteor shower.

The Elon Musk backlash has hammered Tesla sales. How are fans of the company holding up? I went to find out.

A nation’s progress is measured by the sky it protects and the stars it reaches. Modern space exploration is no longer a ...

Georges River Council is inviting families, schools and science enthusiasts to take part in Solar Explorer, a large-scale, self-guided activity running from Saturday 9 August to Sunday 17 August as ...

There are 10 major NASA facilities, including the Kennedy Space Center in Florida and the Johnson Space Center in Houston. October 4, 1957 - The Soviets launch Sputnik 1, the world’s first artificial ...

I don’t think space or lunar tourism is going to be the big draw that transforms the moon into something unrecognizable.

On the evening of July 30, 2025, from the revered grounds of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, a new chapter in global space cooperation and earth observation was ...