Space Sciences
Astronomy, astrophysics, and planetary science news. Covers observations, missions, and discoveries beyond Earth.
Astronomy
Research on stars, galaxies, and other objects across the universe. Covers telescopes, stellar evolution, galaxies, black holes, and spectroscopy.
Planetary Science
Research on planets, moons, and the smaller bodies of our solar system and beyond. Covers planetary geology, atmospheres, Mars, moons, and asteroids and comets.
Cosmology
Research on the origin, structure, and fate of the universe as a whole. Covers the Big Bang, cosmic inflation, dark matter, dark energy, and the cosmic microwave background.
Space Exploration
Research on human and robotic missions to explore space and other worlds. Covers human spaceflight, lunar missions, Mars rovers, planetary probes, and sample return.
Space Research
Research carried out in space or about the space environment. Covers microgravity experiments, space biology, the ISS, astrobiology, and space-based physics.
Space Weather
Research on how solar and cosmic activity affects Earth and technology. Covers solar flares, coronal mass ejections, geomagnetic storms, auroras, and space radiation.
Space Technology
Research on the technology that makes spaceflight and operations possible. Covers rocket propulsion, launch vehicles, spacecraft design, satellites, and life support.