Scientists think a strange depression spotted on the Moon could lead to a vast underground cavern
A vast pit upon the Moon's surface may lead to a chamber of shadow, wherein ancient lava flows lie hidden.
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First Photos from Smile Spacecraft Show Earth’s Auroras in Broad Daylight
First photos from Smile spacecraft show Earth's auroras in daylight, a view unseen before, from 75,000 miles above the North Pole.
Venus’ Mysterious Haze Is Actually Cosmic Dust From Shooting Stars
Venus' yellowish lower haze is cosmic dust from shooting stars burning up in its atmosphere, per a new study.
NASA Powers Up Roman’s 300-Megapixel Camera; Coronagraph Tests Go Smoothly
NASA's Roman telescope powers on its 300-megapixel camera, passing early tests during its journey to L2.
Giant Crater on Mars’ Moon Phobos May Reveal Whether It Formed From an Ancient Impact — or Was Captured From Space
A giant crater on Mars' moon Phobos may hold the key to its origin. New gravity models point to a compressed region beneath Stickney.
Roman Space Telescope’s Fuel Estimates Suggest It Could Run Well Into the 2040s
A telescope in the heavens has more fuel than planned, and its days of service may number twenty-two years or more.