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October 3, 2018

Japanese spacecraft successfully lands a new robot on asteroid’s surface

A small Japanese probe landed an observation robot on the asteroid Ryugu last night in mission to study the solar system’s origins.

October 3, 2018

NASA's aging planet-hunting Kepler telescope is struggling to see straight

The reign of NASA's champion exoplanet-hunting telescope Kepler may be coming to an end this month, according to an update from the agency posted yesterday (Sept. 28).

October 2, 2018

The Goblin dwarf planet may lead to Planet Nine discovery

The new discovery, known as 2015 TG387, was found during the continual hunt for dwarf planets and Planet Nine, also known as Planet X, a planet that NASA has acknowledged may exist and may have a mass 10 times greater than Earth.

October 2, 2018

Stunning image from lost spacecraft reveals what it’s like to stand on a comet

The European Space Agency has released a new image of what it's like to actually stand on a comet, courtesy of the Rosetta spacecraft.

October 2, 2018

Should we land on Venus again? Scientists are trying to decide

Venus is an extraordinarily beautiful hellscape: its clouds are made of sulfuric acid, its surface is so hot it would melt even lead, and its winds constantly hit hurricane-force speeds.

October 2, 2018

Will the Space Force's reach extend to the Moon?

Leading military space strategy experts are pondering the role of cislunar space in the context of President Donald Trump's plan to establish a U.S. Space Force .

October 1, 2018

NASA marks 60th anniversary: 5 historic moments in space exploration

NASA has made impressive strides since it launched 60 years ago. Here's a look at 5 historic moments in the agency's history.

October 1, 2018

Earth's history could be used to spot plant life on alien worlds

Earth's history could be useful to help spot planets where vegetation may exist, potentially showing signs of life, new research says. 

October 1, 2018

NASA needs to return to ‘pushing our boundaries,’ says Neil Armstrong’s son

As NASA celebrates its 60th anniversary, Neil Armstrong’s son wants to see the agency to ramp up its efforts as a space pioneer.

October 1, 2018

NASA’s 60th anniversary: Space agency celebrates incredible achievements, honors sacrifices

NASA is celebrating its 60th anniversary Monday, honoring the incredible achievements and sacrifices made by the men and women involved in America’s space program.