Planetary scientists have identified a potential source of shock-darkened meteorites, which have dark veins.

Astronomers have found a way to determine an asteroid’s interior structure based on how its spin changes during a close encounter with Earth.

With the arrival of Cosmic Girl in Cornwall, the UK is preparing for its first rocket launch.

We should not rule out taking a closer look at exoplanets that have a poorly oxygenated atmosphere.

The Double Asteroid Redirection Test successfully showed that it is possible to crash a spacecraft into a small asteroid and change its orbit. This technique could save Earth from asteroids in the future.

The stars circle each other every 51 minutes, confirming a decades-old prediction.

Some scientists are keen to send humans to Venus on a flyby.

The Double Asteroid Redirection Test successfully showed that it is possible to crash a spacecraft into a small asteroid. Whether the approach could save Earth from a future threat remains to be seen.

Crashing the 1,340-pound DART probe into the small moonlet orbiting the asteroid Didymos should redirect its trajectory – and could be a model for how to save Earth in the future.