At these distances, the satellites remain within Earth’s protective magnetic shield and can reliably measure the planet’s response to space weather conditions. However, to more directly study incoming ...

Although it's the hottest planet of our solar system, researchers believe that the presence of certain biomarkers on Venus ...

The UK’s VERVE mission to hunt for microbial life in Venus’s clouds could redefine the search for extraterrestrial life.

When most people think of our Solar System, they think of the 8 planets officially recognized by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). But what if I told you there are at least 40 planets, and ...

Just the third-ever confirmed interstellar object has been detected in our solar system. Here's what we know. (Spoiler: It's ...

Ancient meteorite reveals a protoplanet formed in the outer Solar System earlier than thought, reshaping planet formation ...

Astronomers have spotted centimeter-sized “pebbles” swirling around two infant stars 450 light-years away, revealing the raw ...

It has been suggested that the most likely planet in our solar system for humans to try to terra-form (make Earth-like) is ...

A fascinating glimpse into how a solar system like our own is born has been revealed with the detection of planet-forming ...

Using infrared imaging data collected by the two satellites over a 10-year period from 2015 to 2025, the team estimated ...

Previous Venus landers used high temperature pressure vessels with passive thermal protection systems and protected conventional electronics, which limited their surface operation life to 127 minutes.

The outlook is promising for future long-term monitoring of planets across multiple wavelengths. Infrared imaging data from ...