New James Webb Space Telescope observations of a star cluster called NGC 346 are shedding light on how, when and where planets formed in the early universe.

“We [will be able to] move quickly and map out very large areas of the sky,” adds Josh Schlieder, the telescope’s wide-field ...

Explore the James Webb Space Telescope's incredible discovery: a cosmic alignment revealing the teenage years of our Milky ...

This mystery arose more than 20 years ago when the Hubble Space Telescope spotted the oldest known planet, which was formed ...

On December 25, 2021, the largest and most powerful space telescope, the James Webb Space Telescope, was launched into space for $10 billion. A month later, it reached its goal in solar orbit at a ...

The success of SpaceX and other private-sector space firms is throwing up hard questions about America's "great national ...

The chances of an asteroid hitting the Earth with enough force to destroy a small country have been increased to 1 in 43.

Ohio State astronomy professor Adam Leroy is the 2025 recipient of the Henry Draper Medal. The Henry Draper Medal, established in 1886, is awarded every four years to a researcher or pair of ...