Earth is surrounded by millions of pieces of space junk, which pose a constant threat to future space exploration ...

The 'Blue Marble': The iconic and stunning view of Earth, now known as the 'Blue Marble' was taken by the crew of the last ...

This apocalyptic object, the Chicxulub impactor, slammed into the sea just off the coast of modern-day Mexico. From it, shock ...

On December 7, 1972, Apollo 17 astronauts captured a now-iconic image of Earth, sometimes called the “blue marble.” Our National Air and Space Museum explains how it became an inspiration and symbol ...

A second total lunar eclipse will occur on September 7-8, this one best seen from Asia. People in the US will miss out on this cosmic song and dance altogether, but Britons should be able to see it ...

Days and years on Mars are longer than on Earth. The red planet orbits at a greater distance from the sun than our blue marble. One Martian day is equivalent to 24 hours and 29 minutes on Earth.

Mars: The Curiosity rover captured high-resolution images of the Martian landscape, including Mount Sharp and Gale Crater. Jupiter: The Juno spacecraft delivered detailed images of Jupiter's Great Red ...