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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.

Sky This Month: February 2024

The first fragment of 2024 BX1 recovered by the Natural History Museum/DLR/Freie Universtaet Berlin team. Credit: Natural History Museum in Berlin.

Scientists have recovered pieces of the asteroid that burned up over Germany

This map shows the night sky at different times in December, January, and February. Credit: Astronomy: Roen Kelly

A scientific guide to zodiac signs, history, and flaws

Human Spaceflight, Solar System

Evidence shows the Moon’s south pole is probably not the best place to land

A composite showing 19 JWST photos of spiral galaxies.

Galaxies, Science

See the 19 latest awe-inspiring spiral galaxy images from the JWST