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This is a possible solution to what can cause a ‘snowball Earth’

Galaxies, Science

Scientists imaged the oddball ‘train-wreck galaxy’ known as NGC 4753

Saturn’s moon Mimas shows off its heavily cratered surface — including the large impact crater Herschel — in this rendering. Credit: Frédéric Durillon, Animea Studio | Observatoire de Paris – PSL, IMCCE

Robotic Spaceflight, Science, Solar System, Space Exploration

Evidence grows for a young ocean lurking under Mimas’ surface

This composite image shows the three small worlds NASA Stardust spacecraft encountered during its 12 year mission. Stardust performed a flyby of asteroid Annefrank in 2002, Comet Wild in 2004, and Tempel 1 in 2011. Credit: NASA.

Robotic Spaceflight, Science, Space Exploration

Remembering Stardust, the craft that traveled billions of miles and returned with extraterrestrial cargo

A side-by-image of the "shadows" carved out of background light by a black hole.

Exotic Objects, Science

The 2nd photo of the M87 black hole is stunning, and more than a pretty picture

The Perseverance Rover is collecting samples to learn more about Mars’ environment. Credit: NASA/JPL.

Human Spaceflight, Robotic Spaceflight, Science

Studying lake deposits could give scientists insight into ancient traces of life on Mars

Harrison Schmitt collects lunar samples from the surface of the Moon during Apollo 17. Credit: NASA

Human Spaceflight, Robotic Spaceflight, Science, Solar System, Space Exploration

What scientists have planned for the far side of the Moon and its south pole

artist's concept of the HD 63433 system

Nearest young Earth-sized planet could shed light on how terrestrial worlds evolve

Exotic Objects, Galaxies, Science

Scientists discover 12 star-gobbling black holes shining in infrared light

Music from planetary orbits, created by astronomers at the European Southern Observatory.

Exoplanets, Science, Solar System

The beautifully harmonic patterns in space, explained by an astronomer

OSIRIS-REx’s TAGSAM sample collector

Top 10 space stories of 2023

Venus and Mars in close conjunction in the dawn sky on October 5, 2017.

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