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Space is a seemingly infinite world of wonder and discovery, filled with mysterious black holes, stunning solar flares, elusive exoplanets and countless cosmic oddities. Our team of expert science writers and editors are ready to hold a James Webb Space Telescope-size lens beyond Earth, keeping those on this planet up to date with the latest space news, articles and features. 

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an illustration showing the hypothetical Planet 9 with blue rings and a question mark over it, with stars and a galaxy in the background
Planet Nine: Is the search for this elusive world nearly over? Astronomers have been scouring the outer solar system for signs of a hypothetical ninth planet for almost a decade, without success. However, we may finally be on the cusp of finding it, experts say.
Each bright spot in this image, the first all-sky image by eRosita, is black hole or a neutron star.
5 space discoveries that scientists are struggling to explain From "runaway" black holes shooting across the cosmos to secret planets in our own backyard, space is overrun with mysterious objects that scientists are clamoring to explain. Here are five of the strangest sights in the universe, as well as their possible origins.
An illustration of a large, round asteroid having a close encounter with the blue Earth
NASA's most wanted: The 5 most dangerous asteroids to Earth What is the most dangerous asteroid, how probable is an impact, and how much destructive power would a collision with Earth have? Here are 5 big space rocks that NASA is watching closely.

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An artist's impression of a black hole.

Ultra-rare black hole found hiding in the center of the Milky Way

By Ben Turner published

A potential intermediate-mass black hole is hiding right next to our galaxy's supermassive black hole.

Black Holes
The Starliner spacecraft approaches the International Space Station on Thursday, June 6, 2024

Boeing Starliner astronauts remain stuck on International Space Station with no set return date, NASA announces

By Ben Turner published

After nearly two months of postponement, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are still on board the ISS. But NASA and Boeing say they still plan to return the two aboard Starliner.

Space Exploration
A Perseid meteor on a night sky captured by a camera

'Double' meteor shower will light up the skies next week. Here's how to watch.

By Kristel Tjandra published

As Earth's orbit intersects with those of two comets this month, stargazers will have a chance to view spectacular double meteor showers.

Astronomy
A meteor shoots across the starry sky against the silhouette of trees.

The best meteor showers of 2024 are yet to come. Here are the key nights to watch for.

By Gretchen Rundorff published

Here's everything you need to know to see the best meteor showers of 2024.

Astronomy
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Is the James Webb Space Telescope really 'breaking' cosmology?

By Paul Sutter published

While headlines around the world claimed that ancient galaxies discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope were "breaking" our understanding of the Big Bang, the truth is much more nuanced — and much more interesting.

Cosmology
A photo of a moon lander flying over the moon, with Earth far in the background

Space photo of the week: 55 years ago, the 'world's loneliest man' snapped this iconic Apollo 11 image

By Jamie Carter published

Command module pilot Michael Collins took this iconic Apollo 11 photo 55 years ago today, after his historic trip around the far side of the moon made him "the world's loneliest man".

The Moon
Red, blue, and white specks of various sizes on a black background. In a black sqaure one of these dots is magnified to a red and blue line

Can the James Webb Space Telescope see galaxies over the universe's horizon?

By Robert Lea published

The James Webb Space Telescope has revolutionized astronomy in just two years of operations, but how can it see a galaxy 33.8 billion light-years away in a universe that is only 13.8 billion years old?

Cosmology
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NASA's Curiosity rover accidentally reveals ultra-rare sulfur crystals after crushing a rock on Mars

By Harry Baker published

NASA's Curiosity rover revealed an 'oasis' of rare elemental sulfur on Mars after accidentally crushing a rock with its tires. The yellow crystals have never been spotted on the Red Planet before.

Mars
The Gaia spacecraft over a background of the Milky Way

Gaia spacecraft almost doomed by back-to-back meteor strike and solar storm — but ESA says they've found a solution

By Stephanie Pappas published

The European Space Agency's Gaia spacecraft is back to routine operations studying the Milky Way after a meteor strike punctured its protective shield, allowing charged solar particles to stream through.

Space Exploration
A rendered photo of Mercury with rainbow colors across its surface

9 miles of solid diamonds may lurk beneath Mercury's surface, new study finds

By Deepa Jain published

New simulations suggest that a 9-mile-thick layer of diamonds may lurk deep below the surface of Mercury. The gems almost certainly can't be mined for bling — but they may help solve some of the planet's biggest mysteries.

Mercury
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