Unlike Earth, where hiss waves typically lead to electron losses, at Saturn, these waves can accelerate ... have been made using data from the Cassini spacecraft. Two algorithms—traditional ...

When searching for alien life, it’s not unusual to use Earth as a test bed for theories and even practice runs. Perhaps one ...

NASA’s Cassini mission provided the world with unparalleled views of Saturn and its rings. After 13 years, its final images ...

Saturn’s rings, imaged here by NASA’s Cassini orbiter, are one of the solar system’s most reliably spectacular sights. But ...

What if Earth had rings like Saturn? This fascinating thought experiment explores how massive planetary rings would change ...

Unlike the geographic North Pole, which marks a fixed location, the magnetic north pole’s position is determined by Earth’s magnetic field, which is in constant motion. Over the past few ...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — One of NASA's two stuck astronauts got a much welcomed change of scenery Thursday, stepping out on her first spacewalk since arriving at the International Space Station ...

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Around 8.5 minutes after launch, the Falcon 9's first stage returned to Earth, touching down on SpaceX's droneship, "Just Read the Instructions," stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Zodiacal light is ...

Earth and environmental sciences cover all aspects of Earth and planetary sciences, and broadly encompasses solid Earth processes, surface and atmospheric dynamics, Earth system history, climate ...

an astronaut who became the first American to orbit the Earth. The center is located near Cleveland, Ohio and is used as a laboratory to develop new technologies for aircraft engines and ...