
Space - Science News
Nov 20, 2025 · The Space topic features the latest news in astronomy, cosmology, planetary science, exoplanets, astrobiology and more.
See how the Hubble Space Telescope is still revolutionizing astronomy
Apr 24, 2025 · Hubble is still going strong 35 years after it was launched into space. Celebrate its anniversary with some out-of-this-world images.
Solar geoengineering moves into the spotlight as climate concerns grow
Apr 8, 2025 · As global temperatures rise, scientists debate the pros and cons of solar geoengineering, a strategy to cool Earth by reflecting sunlight into space.
A quantum computer goes to space - Science News
Jul 30, 2025 · Quantum computers in space could be useful for communications networks or for testing fundamental physics.
Here’s what the next 10 years of space science could look like
Nov 4, 2021 · Here’s what the next 10 years of space science could look like New astronomy decadal survey proposes a program to build a fleet of flagship space telescopes
These discoveries in 2024 could be groundbreaking — if they’re true
Dec 13, 2024 · In 2024, researchers turned up possible evidence of ancient life on Mars, hints that Alzheimer’s disease can spread from person-to-person and a slew of other scientific findings that …
‘Star Wars’ holds clues to making speedier spacecraft in the real world
Mar 28, 2025 · Controlled fusion, solar sails or ion engines could someday help spaceships travel between star systems.
Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ plan has a major obstacle: Physics
May 22, 2025 · Scientists suggest the missile defense plan will face big hurdles, especially given its projected timeline and cost.
America risks losing its role as a space science pioneer
Nov 20, 2025 · Funding uncertainties are pushing U.S. space scientists out of the field and putting existing and future space missions on the chopping block.
Space missions spanned the solar system in 2024 - Science News
Dec 6, 2024 · Humankind accomplished new feats in space this year, including scooping up some of the moon’s farside and launching a probe to Jupiter’s moon Europa.