Finding Earth-like planets orbiting sun-like stars and identifying signs of life such as oxygen or water is a major goal in ...

Earth/space science teachers educate students on the four basic areas of scientific study classified as part of earth science: oceanography, astronomy, meteorology and geology. Earth scientists play a ...

In our latest episode of Lexicon, we sit down with Dr. Lulu Zhao, an ...

Earth's cosmic neighbourhood is more dynamic than imagined, hosting temporary 'mini-moons' captured by gravity and ...

Our magnetosphere plays the role of gatekeeper, repelling unwanted energy that's harmful to life on Earth, trapping most of it a safe distance from Earth's surface in twin doughnut-shaped zones called ...

The University of Portsmouth, as part of Space South Central (SSC), one of the UK’s largest regional space clusters, is leading a new international partnership with Saudi space-tech company SARsatX.

The Princeton-led NASA mission has officially begun its science mission to study the sun and everything it touches. Princeton marked the occasion with a panel discussion, science talks and a reception ...

Space technology on Earth has gone from futuristic to foundational in our everyday lives. From satellite innovations that enable global communication to space science applications improving ...

More objects are being launched into space than ever, and most are headed for low Earth orbit. This region of space has become increasingly crowded with launches from SpaceX and others that have ...

A recent SpaceNews opinion article argued that it is time to “take astronomy off Earth.” The suggestion is straightforward: If satellite constellations and commercial space activity threaten ...

NASA has released a breathtaking timelapse of glowing green auroras filmed from the International Space Station, revealing how solar particles transform Earth’s skies into a sweeping cosmic light show ...

HELSINKI — The Chinese Academy of Sciences is aiming to accelerate its progress in space science with a newly developed medium- and long-term roadmap for future missions. The plan will see China’s ...