We all picture the Solar System as a neat cosmic racetrack with planets orbiting the Sun on a flat, organized path. But have you ever wondered what lies above and below that path? In this video, we ...

IMAP (short for "Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe") is the primary payload on today's flight. The roughly $600 ...

Earth is far from the only celestial body in the Solar System.

Discover the powerful volcanic eruptions that have shaped worlds across our solar system. Around our solar system, violent eruptions are shaping distant worlds. Discover the explosive forces that ...

This video explores the immense challenges of interstellar travel, highlighting why humanity, despite landing on the Moon and sending probes to the edge of the solar system, remains confined to its ...

Meet the surprising, oddball worlds moving around our solar system. From meteorites that impact Earth, to a moon that orbits backwards, to an imposter lurking in the asteroid belt, a variety of ...

In a stunning display of its power, the sun unleashed its largest solar flare in 20 years. The X8.7 flare peaked at 12:51 p.m. ET on May 14 and was captured in several images by NASA's Solar Dynamics ...

Bethesda’s leviathan space adventure Starfield is out in the wild, and players are busy exploring the countless planets and stars that populate the sprawling RPG. To mark its release, IGN is taking ...

Scientists have discovered a comet traveling one way out of the solar system after a close encounter with Saturn. The comet, designated Comet A117uUD (A117uUD), was only discovered on June 14, 2024, ...

Astronomers around the world have confirmed over 6,000 exoplanets, a milestone reached in September 2025. Billions more are waiting to be discovered.