Private citizens and companies may one day begin to permanently settle outer space and celestial bodies. But if we don’t enact governing laws in the meantime, space settlers may face legal chaos.

America at large, following the moon landing, suffered a massive outer-space hangover/letdown, where it suddenly seemed as if we’d shot our wad of exploration, and we all somehow knew that ...

Companies that hope to profit from conspicuous celestial commercials are exploiting the ambiguity in current space law regarding what constitutes light pollution from outer space, says astronomer ...

As competing satellite operators increasingly rely on automated collision avoidance software to manage their growing constellations, this near-miss highlights a crucial gap in international outer ...

When US astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita Williams touched back down to Earth after their prolonged nine-month stint in outer space, captivated viewers were quick to note Williams ...

is still heralding the launch as a success due to the data it provided Described as the “perfect space crop,” the nutritious and ready-to-eat fungus could be a key stepping stone toward ...

Space law dates from the 20th century, when the 1967 Outer Space Treaty was adopted. But the original space race involved superpowers, and the possibility of corporations one day crossing the ...

Also on board the SpaceX Dragon capsule that departed around 1 a.m. Tuesday from the orbital laboratory are the two spacefarers who originally rode the spacecraft to outer space back in September.

See composite views of the Cartwheel Galaxy captured by the James Webb Space Telescope. The galaxy is 500 million light years away and has also been imaged by Hubble Space Telescope, comparison ...

VR headsets aren't just for video games. These are the best VR experiences that let you travel to outer space without leaving the comfort of your home. VR headsets aren't just for video games.

A NASA astronaut with Irish heritage gave a musical ode to the Emerald Isle from the International Space Station, in celebration of St Patrick’s Day. St Patrick’s Day is celebrated all around the ...

The James Webb Space Telescope has observed the iconic Pillars of Creation and the view is spectacular! Travel 6,500 light-years away in this zoom into the epic new imagery. Also, see a comparison ...