In a stunning turn of events during a planetarium show, scientists uncovered a spiral structure in the Oort Cloud, challenging previous theories about its shape. This unexpected discovery opens new avenues for understanding our solar system.
A newly discovered celestial object, 2017 OF201, could be a dwarf planet located 435 miles wide in the outer solar system, challenging existing theories about distant space.
A new dwarf planet, 2017 OF201, has been discovered in the outer solar system, raising questions about the existence of the elusive Planet Nine. This extraordinary find could reshape our understanding of celestial bodies beyond Neptune.
On Wednesday, China successfully launched the Tianwen-2 spacecraft, set to collect samples from the near-Earth asteroid Kamoʻoalewa and return them to Earth by late 2027. This mission marks a significant advancement in China's space exploration efforts.
NASA's decision to upgrade the communication antenna posed a risk to Voyager 1's decades-long journey. Will the spacecraft survive this critical moment in its mission?
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has revealed that Jupiter's auroras are not only massive but also flicker and burst like cosmic fireworks, changing in seconds and leaving scientists amazed.
In a groundbreaking revelation, scientists have discovered that Mercury, not Venus or Mars, is Earth's closest planetary neighbor on average. This finding challenges decades of astronomical beliefs and could reshape future space missions.
Discover the breathtaking auroras of Jupiter, captured in stunning detail by the James Webb Space Telescope. These cosmic lights are hundreds of times brighter than Earth's, revealing the secrets of our solar system's largest planet.
A breathtaking image of asteroid Ryugu is causing unease among viewers, who are unsettled by the abyss of space surrounding it. NASA describes Ryugu as a potentially hazardous asteroid that could teach us about our solar system's evolution.
Astronomers have confirmed that WD 1856+534 b is the coldest exoplanet ever observed. This groundbreaking discovery was made using the James Webb Space Telescope and could reshape our understanding of planetary systems around white dwarfs.