Jan 2, 2026 · Astronomers have detected a "free floating" rogue planet the size of Saturn drifting through the Milky Way some 10,000 light-years from Earth.

NASA has taken a bold step in the search for alien life beyond Earth. The space agency announced the selection of seven advanced technology partners for its next major mission, the …

Oct 2, 2025 · There are systems crammed with multiple planets that move in almost musical rhythms with one another; rogue planets floating freely in the Galaxy; and alien worlds that …

Dec 31, 2025 · Get set for launch. “Eyes on Exoplanets” will fly you to any planet you wish—as long as it's far beyond our solar system. This fully rendered 3D universe is scientifically …

Aug 7, 2025 · In some of its most ambitious work yet, the James Webb Space Telescope looked to spot a planet in a potentially habitable orbit around Alpha Centauri A, the nearest sunlike …

3 days ago · Explore 7 places in the universe where alien life might exist, from icy moons to exoplanets, with insights into oceans, atmospheres, and biosignature targets.

Oct 1, 2024 · Beyond our solar system, countless alien worlds of lava, ice, water and noxious gas swirl through the cosmos. Here are some of the strangest exoplanets that scientists have …

Jun 25, 2025 · Astronomers have captured many direct images of exoplanets, planets orbiting beyond our Solar System. Here are some of the best.

Jul 16, 2025 · Astronomers have made a remarkable discovery in the Kepler-139 star system, uncovering an alien planet that had previously evaded detection. The newly identified …

1 day ago · Scientists have identified an unexpected way to study the hidden space weather of distant stars by observing strange, repeating dimming patterns in young M dwarfs. How much …