The University of Wyoming and the National Science Foundation sponsor a 10-week program in 2026, from May 18 through July 24. Each student will be trained to use our 2.3 meter telescope and to analyze ...

Astronomy and planetary science are the study of objects and phenomena that occur beyond the Earth’s atmosphere. This includes investigating stars and their interaction with each other and the ...

The unusual event, never seen before, might be a way small comets are “blown to bits” in the solar system. By Jonathan O’Callaghan Two research teams have identified possible landing sites for Luna 9, ...

The Center for Astrophysics and Space Astronomy (CASA) is dedicated to advancing our understanding of the Universe in which we live through observations, theory, and the development of ground-based ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Editor’s note: This story was originally published on April 6, 2023, and was updated on Jan. 29, 2026, to reflect the latest developments in the Artemis program. With the success of NASA’s uncrewed ...

Feb. 2, 2026 Hidden lava tunnels on the Moon and Mars could one day shelter human explorers, offering natural protection from radiation and space debris. A European research team has unveiled a bold ...

A swarm of galaxies called the Bullet Cluster is the biggest, best natural laboratory for studying dark matter that astronomers have ever seen ...

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