Astronomers have observed the intriguing characteristics of an unusual type of object in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter: two asteroids orbiting each other and exhibiting comet-like ...

Three new types of object have been discovered in our galaxy: huge gamma-ray clouds, dense X-ray engines almost hidden in cocoons of dust, and bubbles blown by the wind from giant stars. All ...

A team of astronomers are, in a manner of speaking, on cloud nine after discovering a never-before-seen astronomical object in the distant universe. Firefly's Blue Ghost lunar lander captures its ...

There are only two ways you can see something in the world. The first is to have an object that emits light. The light from this object then enters your eye and your brain interprets it. Examples of ...

Cold War-era junk dominates the list of hazardous orbiting objects. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Breaking space news, the ...