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NASA group launches defense probe to protect Earth from Manhattan-size comet

A NASA-backed planetary defense group has reportedly begun efforts to pinpoint comet 3I/ATLAS after it was observed emitting an alloy not seen in nature and exhibiting other strange behaviors.

Two comets whiz past Earth this week — here's how to see the cosmic twofer

Gather 'round for this galactic double feature.

Astronomers discover mysterious object that's a million times larger than the sun — and invisible

Seeing is not believing when it comes to dark matter.

Groundbreaking new image proves existence of black hole pairs — seen orbiting each other for first time

Scientists have shot two black holes orbiting each other, offering the first ever definitive proof that these intergalactic voids come in pairs, per a new study published in the Astrophysical...

Asteroid was less than 300 miles from Earth in second closest approach ever, wasn't noticed until a week later

"This is a similar altitude to the orbit of the International Space Station, and one of the closest approaches ever recorded," the ESA said.

'Phenomenal' new evidence reveals Saturn's moon 'ticks all the boxes' for alien life: scientists

They're over the moon about the discovery.

Manhattan-size interstellar object approaches Mars as space agencies rush to make observations

Its pass by Mars could provide some of the closest and clearest images of the object yet.

'City killer' asteroid is hurtling towards the moon — so panicked NASA scientists want to nuke it

We might go full "Armageddon" on asteroid 2024 YR4.

NASA’s Curiosity rover captures new sweeping panorama of Mars' landscape

NASA's other rover, Perseverance, landed in the Jezero Crater on February 18, 2021, to search for signs of ancient life and collect rock samples for a future return to Earth.

How to view the upcoming solar eclipse — the last of 2025

Star-gazers are over the moon about it.

Earth's new quasi-moon has likely hidden in plain sight for decades

A shy space rock is making its lunar debut.

Manhattan-sized interstellar object turning green as something is 'switched on' as it nears Sun

Scientists reported a dramatic rise in Cyanide and Nickel outgassing, which has changed the mysterious object's color from red to green over the last two weeks

Active duty Navy chief who witnessed UFO convinced doubtful colleagues with radar expertise: 'It was like checkmate'

“Even if I were to second-guess myself [before], I no longer could.”

Planet 40K light-years away may have Earth-like atmosphere to support life

“If there’s one of these planets that could potentially sustain liquid water on the surface, it’s probably that one.”

Mars discovery reveals stunning new clues about ancient life on Red Planet: NASA

They're stepping stones to our understanding of life on Mars.