Emily Simpson has loved space since she was a 10-year-old kid celebrating her birthday at a planetarium. Now a recent Florida Tech graduate, she leaves with not only a dual degree in planetary science ...

We also celebrate humanity’s curiosity and achievements in space by exploring the intricate structures of our solar system from the planetary plane to the distant Oort cloud and local interstellar ...

In 2024, The Planetary Society championed the importance of space science and exploration through advocacy, outreach, science, and global collaboration. The following impact report highlights the key ...

This video explores exomoons—moons orbiting planets beyond our solar system—and what they could reveal about the universe. . By expanding beyond planets, scientists are beginning to map entirely new ...

The recent confirmation of an atmosphere around a rocky exoplanet called LHS 1140b has created a wave of interest within the astronomy community. The planet orbits within the habitable zone around its ...

You might think of our solar system as fixed and unchanging. But that doesn't take into account the constant discoveries scientists are making in our cosmic neighborhood. WUWM astronomy contributor ...

A NASA mission to study the heliosphere—the sun's magnetic bubble that shields our solar system—and develop a better understanding of space weather was launched from the agency's Kennedy Space Center ...