"Life might actually survive being ejected from one planet and moving to another." ...

Understanding the make-up of asteroids also matters for the future of exploration: some asteroids may contain metals, ...

A fast-moving asteroid called 2026 DG7 is set to pass relatively close to Earth. Scientists say it poses no danger, but the event is drawing attention from space agencies worldwide. Why?

Asteroid mining offers burgeoning opportunities driven by advancements in space tech, rising space missions, and demand for ...

Asteroid mining companies are finally getting off the ground, and that is raising some concerns about the impact those activities will have on the space environment. A new paper published in Acta ...

In Madison and nearby southeast Missouri counties, William Jud, a Fredericktown geologist, may have identified a buried ...

China’s Tianwen-2 probe operating normally on approach to asteroid China’s Tianwen-2 spacecraft is operating normally on its way to a near-Earth asteroid ahead of sampling later this year, according ...

Chalk up another victory for “Conan the Bacterium”—a rugged germ that fresh research suggests could conquer the solar system.

A 170-foot asteroid is set to race past Earth today at extraordinary speed, NASA says. Though no impact is expected, scientists are watching closely. What makes this flyby worth attention?

Chinese official calls for prioritizing Neptune orbiter mission A senior Chinese space scientist and delegate to the country’s national congress is proposing the prioritization of an unprecedented ...

A new NASA authorization bill moving through the U.S. Senate would extend the International Space Station’s life among other ...