In the vast calm of the solar system, planetary orbits often appear orderly, stable, and insulated from the broader mechanics ...

Researchers at the University of Toronto created a model to observe how close a flyby star would have to be to pull a planet from our solar system out of its orbit. Future Publishing via Getty Imag A ...

You probably already know that gravity can greatly influence cosmic objects as they make their way through space. We see this constantly in how the Sun's gravity causes planets to orbit it. And even ...

Recently, micro/nanosatellites have become a significant trend in space with the rapid development of space technology, ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: ESO/L. Calçada Scientists have perhaps discovered the weirdest planetary system ever seen ...

Something very odd seems to be going on out beyond Pluto. Astronomers have known for more than two decades that the tiny former planet is not alone at the edge of the solar system: it is part of a ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. A composite image comparing the relative sizes of our solar system's known dwarf planets, ...

Virgin Orbit, which has invested in Arqit, was lined up to launch its satellites but collapsed into bankruptcy earlier this year. Credit: Virgin Orbit SEOUL, South Korea —Virgin Orbit has signed a non ...

Nov. 29 (UPI) --Researchers at the University of Chicago said Wednesday they have discovered a six-planet solar system in which the planets circle their star in a rhythmic beat that is precise enough ...

A nearby ultracool star harbors seven Earth-sized planets, three with orbits that potentially put them in a habitable zone. That makes the system, around a star called TRAPPIST-1, a prime target in ...

Richard Branson-backed space startup Virgin Orbit has completed a key step along its path to launching satellites for commercial customers. The company held a successful “drop test” of its LauncherOne ...