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The presence of water-ice in the debris disk around a young star could have helped facilitate the growth and development of exoplanets.

Scientists have developed a new computer model to explore the the interstellar medium, in turn generating stunning images that resemble abstract works of art.

The Chinese company Galactic Energy sent four satellites into orbit today (May 19) on the fifth sea launch of its Ceres-1 solid rocket.

A new study reveals fresh signs of geological activity on Venus — clues that the planet's mysterious surface is still changing today.

NASA's prototype for a lunar terrain vehicle (LTV) is seen lit in white and blue in an award-winning photograph.

Satellite images of the Red Planet suggest scientists were wrong about these strange Martian features.

Scientists have found evidence of the most powerful storm in history, which hit Earth in 14,300 years ago. It would cause mayhem in today's technology-dependent world.

Time for a trip to Tycho Crater.

Skywatchers were left surprised, puzzled and awestruck by a mysterious streak of light slicing through the night sky.

Whether you are a fan of space exploration history or of the game on which the series is based, "The Last of Us" has just delivered a real blast from the past.

Houston-based startup Venus Aerospace just launched the first successful test flight of a rotating detonation rocket engine (RDRE) test from U.S. soil.

Scientists have discovered 26 previously unknown bacterial species in the clean rooms that were used to prep NASA's Phoenix Mars lander for its 2007 launch.

Hundreds of space artifacts are set to return to or debut on display with the opening of five reimagined galleries at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. this summer.

The Canon RF 24mm f/1.4L is a high-quality wide-angle prime lens with a fast maximum aperture making it ideal for landscape, cityscape and astrophotography.

The spiral galaxy shines with the light of countless newly-born stars.

India attempted to launch an Earth-observing radar satellite on Saturday (May 17) but a problem with the mission's rocket resulted in a failure.

A familiar face from ancient "Doctor Who" history makes an unexpected return.

The Emmy-winning animated anthology returns, and we've scored every exceptional short from bottom to top.

'This hospital is a good hospital. And I always forget that it's kind of alive!'

Building a sustainable economy on the moon won't be easy, but we at least have some ideas about how to get started.

On Episode 161 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik catch up on headlines ... and space dad jokes!