Planetary Science

Firefly’s uncrewed lander has completed a soft landing and will primarily investigate the Moon’s geology and surface composition.

Scientists analyzing samples from the asteroid Bennu have identified thousands of organic molecules, including the building blocks of proteins and genetic material. “This increases the likelihood of finding life elsewhere,” researchers say.

A spacecraft sets a new record for a Sun flyby, NASA privatizes space communication, a new study reveals the Moon’s age, educational astronomy, and a unique ring. This Week in Space

Marking 90 years since the birth of Carl Sagan, a trailblazer in planetary science and astrobiology, who became an iconic advocate for science in the media and the public sphere through popular books and a successful TV series.

For years, researchers have been puzzled by peculiar findings regarding Uranus’s magnetic field. A new study suggests these findings may have been atypical rather than representative of the planet’s usual characteristics.

Communication satellites featuring Israeli developments, record crowding in space, and a surprising new volcano.

A major deal for ISI, China’s plans to bring samples from Mars, the Polaris Dawn mission underway, NASA’s space sail project, and a farewell to an old rocket. This Week in Space

If the universe is infinite and filled with shining stars, we might expect a continuously bright sky. Why then is it dark at night?

Evidence of water-containing crystals on the Moon, a deep diamond layer in Mercury, and looming shutdown threat to the Chandra X-ray Observatory.

A Miyake event—an intense and rare solar storm—can have lasting effects on both nature and humanity

Sample collection from the far side of the moon, Boeing launches a leaky spacecraft, and a particularly intriguing planet is found.

Heat shield in focus, seniors in space, space debris cleanup, and a surprising planet.

Salvaging Mars samples, Boeing to the ISS, Venus’s atmospheric emissions, and a nearby stellar black hole.

Japan’s lunar astronaut mission, Europe’s Mars rover launch, SpaceX’s latest plans, and heavy rocket launches.

Observations reveal that the first light in the universe likely originated from young and remarkably bright stars.

Starship set for a third launch, insights on planet formation and oxygen found on Jupiter’s moon

Collaboration in lunar exploration, first private spacecraft landing surprising volcanic activity and new moons in the solar system

Ocean on Saturn’s moon, Mars rover malfunction, and an Israeli satellite deal

The Sun’s magnetic field changes with time and creates sunspots, geomagnetic storms and also northern lights

Ice on Mars, atmospheric water on a distant world, and the Japanese Lunar Lander Mishap

From small asteroids to giant galaxies – our universe is a spectacular display of rotating objects

SpaceX’s space empire, lunar successes and failures, and new space records. 2023 In Space

Organic materials discovered on Saturn’s moon, space-based high-speed internet and Blue Origin launches restart.

Israeli asteroid research, successful solid-fuel launches, and setbacks for space tourism