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A recently discovered asteroid seemed to be on a trajectory to hit Earth next year, but orbit recalculation eventually revealed it will miss our planet.

Most astronomers believe the universe began 13.8 billion years ago in a sudden explosion called the Big Bang. Other theorists have invented alternatives and extensions to this idea.

Platforms are retracting around the huge SLS rocket at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Roscomos head Dimitry Rogozin has fired off a number of incendiary tweets recently — including some aimed at former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly.

NASA has awarded a nearly $3.5 billion contract to SpaceX to provide three additional Crew Dragon launches to the International Space Station.

A powerful new picture of Jupiter posted by a citizen scientist shows the planet looming large with the shadow of its biggest moon Ganymede blanketing its clouds.

Astra thinks it knows what went wrong during last month's failed flight, which was the company's first-ever mission with operational payloads onboard.

Move over Falcon, there’s a whole group of awesome Marvel characters who deserve their own show, waiting in the wings.

After 10 years in space, a NASA space telescope now has a way to use "nuisance light" to potentially increase its science productivity.

The data provided by Webb will be a boon to astronomers around the world. Here's what they hope to learn.

It's a big galaxy out there full of many different and interesting people (and aliens). These are the Star Wars characters who deserve their own show and a chance to share their tale.

A recent study has found that the hazards posed by large impactors far outweighed their benefits for life on Earth.

We look at where The Mandalorian season 3 is likely to head, with plot details, rumored returning characters, and more. Spoilers ahead!

If the oldest star in the universe is more than 14 billion years old that would make it older than the universe itself! We investigate this space mystery.

Is dumping space junk over the South Pacific a good idea? Or can we do better?

Commander Michaela Musilova shares how the Valoria 3 crew has been creative in dealing with bad weather on Mars. This includes conducting spacewalks, doing experiments and bonding greatly as a space family.

Viruses can affect astronauts in space, even if they quarantine before launch.

Here’s a scintillating selection of the best sci-fi books of 2022, with modern hits and sci-fi classics for you to enjoy.

Telescopes on Earth and in space caught the sun in their view as the Parker Solar Probe made its 11th daring close flyby Feb. 25.

China is planning for its new generation crew launch vehicle to have a reusable first stage.

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