A new probe in development known as GIRO represents a low-cost step toward unlocking the secrets of the outer planets, all through the invisible pull of gravity.

Because of Io’s unevenly distributed mass, its gravitational field isn’t perfectly symmetrical. That uneven gravitational field subtly alters the motion of Juno as it flies by, causing it to ...

Everything in space—from Earth and the sun to black holes—accounts for just 15% of all matter in the universe. The rest of ...

The famous Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles will also host a live stream of the Strawberry Moon rising from its most southerly position on the eastern horizon in 18 years. The observatory will go ...

With the Moon and beyond squarely in its sights, Lunar Outpost is ready to bring the LTV to deep space sooner rather than ...

NASA has listed the five largest dangers to humans in space. The difficulties are categorised under the term "RIDGE".

Earlier research had found that the rings of Saturn respond to vibrations within the planet. Saturn's interior vibrates at frequencies that cause slight variations in its gravitational field, and the ...

Gaia, Europe’s Milky Way–mapping spacecraft, shut down earlier this year. It was arguably the most important—and most ...

The Moon has long captivated humanity, inspiring awe with its shifting appearance and mysterious, hidden side. Even though it’s the only celestial body where humans have walked, there’s still much we ...

The game-changing Vera C. Rubin Observatory will collect more astronomical data in its first year than all other telescopes ...