Mars missions image Comet 3I/ATLAS during red planet flyby

Spacecraft around Mars have caught images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS as it made a close pass past the red planet. See the images here.

Early universe was warmer than expected, new study says

New data from the Murchison Widefield Array radio telescope reveal that the early universe was warmer than expected during the Epoch of Reionization.

1st planet orbiting a sunlike star discovered 30 years ago

On October 6, 1995, astronomers announced the discovery of the 1st known planet orbiting a distant sunlike star. This planet is known as 51 Pegasi b.

2 asteroids safely buzzed by Earth this past week

Two asteroids passed close to Earth a couple days apart. One was just above Earth while the other was below. Read more about the asteroids here.

New Tumbleweed rovers could transform Mars exploration

Researchers in Europe have successfully tested prototypes of proposed Tumbleweed rovers. The lightweight spherical rovers would use wind to move around on Mars.

Moon-forming disk found around massive planet

Data from the Webb space telescope reveal that a massive planet around a distant star is encircled by a moon-forming disk.

Rogue planet found growing at astonishing record rate

Astronomers have discovered a rogue planet eating up 6 billion tons of gas and dust every second. That's the fastest rate ever recorded for any planet.

Auroras on rogue planet in a new alien weather report

Using the Webb space telescope, astronomers have observed auroras on rogue planet SIMP 0136. The giant starless world is about 20 light-years away from Earth.

World Space Week is October 4 to 10. Find events here

World Space Week dates back to 1999 and runs every year from October 4 to 10. This year, the theme is living in space. Find events near you here.

Astronomers find 2 galaxies linked by a huge gas bridge

Astronomers have discovered 2 dwarf galaxies linked by a colossal hydrogen gas bridge, which spans an enormous 185,000 light-years.