Mercury has long baffled astronomers because it defies much of what we know about planet formation. A new space mission ...

Although the first flyby has provided scientists with a wealth of information, in this mission the main purpose of a flyby is for gravity assist. The maneuvers act as a celestial brake system, slowing ...

The European Space Agency (ESA) plans groundbreaking missions in 2026, targeting the Moon, Mars and advanced space science.

The new year is around the corner; marking a promising year for space exploration. After years of travel and preparations, ...

ESA’s 2026 space missions will take Europe to new heights. From lunar flybys and asteroid studies to Mercury orbit and advanced satellite launches, this year promises groundbreaking discoveries in ...

The 26-foot-tall (8-meter-tall) cargo lander is expected to embark on its first flight during the first quarter of 2026, ...

In 2025, astronomers sharpened their view of the planetary system around Proxima Centauri — the sun's closest stellar ...

On Christmas Eve 1968, the Earth received a message from astronauts on a mission like no other - the first around the moon. NASA will return in 2026.

A rare visitor from deep space has swept through the inner solar system, offering astronomers a fleeting look at material ...

Neptune’s supersonic winds and icy storms revealed a planet so extreme that it forever changed our picture of the solar system. The discovery of Neptune in 1846 was not just the triumph of mathematics ...

Just days into the New Year, on January 6, NASA will begin spacewalks outside the International Space Station to prepare for ...

The European Space Agency (ESA) is set to embark on groundbreaking missions in 2026, including lunar flybys, asteroid studies ...