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Life on Venus? New updates on the search
Astronomer Jane Greaves presents new findings that could support of phosphine in the clouds of Venus.
A space smorgasbord
Sample the best tidbits from space exploration this week, including news from across the Solar System and beyond, and personal insights from leaders of exploration.
Love at first sights
JWST’s stunning first science images
Breaking new ground
Whether it’s a mission, a policy decision, or an individual person, sometimes all it takes is one thing to change the way we explore.
Why this Ceres mission could change the search for alien life
The enigmatic water-rich world in the inner Solar System could be set for a bold new NASA astrobiology mission.
Planetary accessorizing
Planets are beautiful and fascinating enough on their own, but there’s no denying that moons and rings add a little something special.
How do planets get moons?
Here are the distinct ways in which the moons of our Solar System formed.
China looks to outer Solar System with nuclear Neptune orbiter
The mission proposal calls for nuclear fission power. Breakthroughs would boost China’s overall exploration capabilities.
Defend your planet
With so many asteroids out there, it’s up to us to defend our planet from impacts. Find out how you can make a difference.
How do planets get rings?
The planets in our Solar System show that no two ring systems are exactly alike.
Updates from our Shoemaker NEO Grant winners
Brief updates on what the latest Shoemaker NEO grant winners have been working on.
Persevering through it all
Exploration will always face setbacks, but this week’s Downlink reminds us of the impressive human ability to persevere.
First steps and big leaps
Technological innovation is a big part of the fun of space exploration, and you can help make it happen.
What might JWST reveal about TRAPPIST-1?
We spoke with the scientists leading the first observations of TRAPPIST-1 using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) in order to understand what mysteries their observations will help unlock.
A hazy shade of winter
A Martian explorer hunkers down for winter and a planet’s haze is explained.
China is getting serious about planetary defense
Here is what we know about the capabilities and technologies China is considering developing in the near future for near-Earth object monitoring, cataloging, early warning and response.
It’s not easy being this far out
Distant robots run into problems, and distant worlds hold onto secrets — for now.
A little too close for comfort
From gas orbiting a supermassive black hole to asteroids orbiting near the Earth, sometimes the vastness of space can feel a bit tight.
How Uranus and Neptune are key to unlocking how planets form
A flagship mission to the ice giants — Uranus and Neptune — will forever change our understanding of the origin and evolution of our solar system.
Your cosmic community
There’s no limit to what a community of like-minded space enthusiasts, advocates and even famous luminaries can achieve when we all work together.