The man without whom NASA might never have made it to the Moon.
Heroes of Space: Nicolaus Copernicus
The Polish astronomer who revolutionised our understanding of the Earth’s place in the Solar System.
Dwarf planet’s temporary atmosphere linked to Sun’s activity
It’s long been thought that Ceres may have a very weak, transient atmosphere, but mysteries lingered about its origin and why it’s not always present
ALMA spots gigantic galaxies cradled in dark matter
Astronomers have discovered a nest of monstrous baby galaxies 11.5 billion light years away using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array
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21 Inspirational and Historic Space Quotes You Need to Know
We’ve picked out some of the most awe-inspiring and meaningful moments from the history of humanity’s journey into the unknown.
Rare trio of quasars uncovered
Quasars might be rare, but a team of astronomers have hit the jackpot by uncovering three of these distant objects.