3I/ATLAS to make its closest approach to Earth in December. Here's the latest

Later in December, the 3I/ATLAS interstellar comet will get as close to Earth as it ever will. Here's what to know.
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A Weak Spot in Earth’s Magnetic Field Is Growing, but Scientists Say Not to Worry. Here’s a Look at What Shields Us From Space Weather

Our planet’s magnetosphere has seen dramatic shifts across its history—even total reversals—but this recent wrinkle doesn’t ...

Space debris poses growing threat, but new study suggests cleanup is feasible

High up in Earth's orbit, millions of human-made objects large and small are flying at speeds of over 15,000 miles per hour.

NASA study shows how satellite 'light pollution' hinders space telescopes

An exponential increase in the number of satellites placed in low-Earth orbit has brought advances in telecommunications ...

A new look at TRAPPIST-1e, an Earth-sized, habitable-zone exoplanet

Of the seven Earth-sized worlds orbiting the red dwarf star TRAPPIST-1, one planet in particular has attracted the attention ...