Humanity's exploration of outer space continues to unveil astonishing discoveries that challenge our understanding of the ...

The signal, found by scientists who detected ripples in the fabric of spacetime, is believed to have been caused when a neutron star merged with a mystery object. That object is remarkable to ...

A newly observed interstellar comet is the most pristine visitor from outer space ever seen in our Solar ... and is only the second interstellar object detected in our planetary system.

According to the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs, countries are required to return any "foreign" space objects found in their territory to the owners. Dr Gorman said that there were many reasons ...

Earth's orbit is getting crowded with junk. And that's becoming a major problem. Starting with Sputnik I in 1957, humanity has sent up nearly 17,000 satellites. Around 11,500 of them are still t ...