Emily Simpson has loved space since she was a 10-year-old kid celebrating her birthday at a planetarium. Now a recent Florida Tech graduate, she leaves with not only a dual degree in planetary science ...

We also celebrate humanity’s curiosity and achievements in space by exploring the intricate structures of our solar system from the planetary plane to the distant Oort cloud and local interstellar ...

Explore the Solar System in this video, which demonstrates the relative sizes of the planets and their distances from the Sun. Music: Big Screen by Silent Partner Created with Blender 2.73 ...

In 2024, The Planetary Society championed the importance of space science and exploration through advocacy, outreach, science, and global collaboration. The following impact report highlights the key ...

The recent confirmation of an atmosphere around a rocky exoplanet called LHS 1140b has created a wave of interest within the astronomy community. The planet orbits within the habitable zone around its ...

You might think of our solar system as fixed and unchanging. But that doesn't take into account the constant discoveries scientists are making in our cosmic neighborhood. WUWM astronomy contributor ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Our solar system is mostly arranged along one plane in space, as in this not-to-scale artist's diagram. NASA/JPL, CC BY If you've ...

While life on Mars (and Venus) has long been an obsession for those wondering if we're alone, there are other places in our solar system that could support life in some form. This artist's concept ...