6 Exoplanets in our Universe That Could Support Life Other Than Earth
Updated: 2024-07-31 16:00:00
Could we support life somewhere else in our universe? Researchers have identified some exoplanets that are promising.
Does Jupiter protect Earth from asteroids and comets?
Updated: 2024-07-30 14:00:00Jupiter has often been thought to protect the inner Solar System from asteroids and comets, but new research has shown that the giant planet may actually increase the risk of an impact.Serendipity, a super-Jupiter, and saving VIPER
Updated: 2024-07-26 14:30:00This was a big week in space, from Curiosity stumbling upon sulfur crystals to an exoplanet discovery and a major advocacy effort.Why does Jupiter spin so fast?
Updated: 2024-07-25 14:00:00The gas giant is the Solar System's largest planet. Here's why it's also the fastest-spinning planet.For parts: Lunar rover, never used
Updated: 2024-07-23 16:00:00NASA has canceled VIPER, a rover designed to seek out water ice and other resources in the lunar south pole.Saturn Has 146 Moons — How Many Moons Do These 5 Other Planets Have?
Updated: 2024-07-23 15:00:00Jupiter may be the biggest planet, but Saturn still has more moons. Find out how many moons the planets have in our solar system.A planetary smash-up
Updated: 2024-07-19 14:30:00A comet collided with Jupiter 30 years ago, and the resulting images still inspire awe and wonder today.How soon will Starship fly?
Updated: 2024-07-15 23:17:00One rocket could decide how soon humanity returns to the Moon — and maybe one day sets foot on Mars.To the Moon, Mars, and beyond with the 2024 NASA Authorization
Updated: 2024-07-12 17:27:00If passed, it would be the first standalone NASA authorization since 2017.Rockets rock!
Updated: 2024-07-12 14:30:00Rockets are an integral part of spaceflight, and this week they get the attention and admiration they deserve.Challenges facing the human exploration of Mars
Updated: 2024-07-12 14:13:00From the dangers of radiation to the complications of landing a crewed spacecraft, there are myriad technical challenges facing human exploration of Mars.The House's 2025 NASA Budget Creates Problems for Science, Artemis
Updated: 2024-07-10 17:30:00The House would provide a 1% increase to NASA while shifting funding toward larger programs, leaving significant budgetary holes in smaller programs.Getting a good look at what’s out there
Updated: 2024-07-05 14:30:00From taking hundreds of thousands of photos of Mars to scanning the skies for asteroids, humanity is keeping an eye on our cosmic neighborhood.