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The cloud has baffled astronomers since its discovery in 2018. Now, a new study offers a possible cause for its appearance.

The data drop includes photographs, audio, video, and astronauts’ notes that will be used to study the moon and prepare for future human missions.

Lying beyond Pluto, 2026 ED138 could be as large as 1,500 kilometers in diameter. Astronomers are still working to confirm whether it meets the criteria for a dwarf planet.

JAXA is leading an international mission to reach Mars’ Phobos moon and bring soil back to Earth. If successful, it could unlock new clues about the history of the solar system.

Two orbiters have long outlasted their expected lifespans and completely reshaped our understanding of the Red Planet, all while operating 140 million miles from Earth.

Made up of small fragments left behind by Halley’s Comet, these meteors are known for being especially bright and speedy.

Researchers took lessons from nocturnal animals to help rescue drones overcome a key challenge: flying in the dark.

Five hauntings from the other side of technology.

The Webb telescope sees tiny red dots everywhere. Astronomers can’t agree on what they are, but some believe they may be enormous stars with black holes inside.

The new image isn’t just stunning—it may also provide clues about how this star survived its own explosion.

This week, the Pentagon released a full-resolution image of the vehicle, the capabilities of which remain rather mysterious.

Though scaled back from initial plans of landing, the voyage will serve as a dress rehearsal for when humans return to the moon’s surface.