First detected in 2004, the dwarf planetHaumeaquickly stood out due to its rapid rotation and elongated form. But the 2017 ...

Pluto sits far out in the Solar System, small and dim, moving at a pace that barely fits human timelines. It was found in ...

Pluto's days, though they drag on a bit at around 153 hours, are nothing compared to its years. Pluto's orbit takes 248 Earth ...

Nearly 10,000 light years away, a planet the size of Saturn is floating all on its own through empty space. In a stroke of luck, researchers were able to spot this strange, dark world using both ...

The two demo satellites that Google and Planet are developing for Project Suncatcher are versions of Planet’s new Owl line of imaging satellites. Credit: Planet WASHINGTON — Planet, a company best ...

“BOYS II PLANET” spin-off “PLANET C : HOME RACE” has aired its final episode! “PLANET C : HOME RACE” featured 18 contestants from PLANET C on “BOYS II PLANET” who did not make it to the final group, ...

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered an astonishing exoplanet that’s stretching our understanding of what’s possible for these distant worlds. And when we say say “stretch, ...

An unusual object orbiting a rapidly spinning star might be a new phenomenon in the universe. By Jonathan O’Callaghan Earth isn’t a perfect sphere. The rotation of our planet causes it to bulge ever ...

No known process explains how such a carbon-heavy planet as PSR J2322-2650 b could form, according to new research. Credit: NASA / ESA / CSA / Ralf Crawford illustration Astronomers have found a ...

Every time a new planet is discovered, there is reason to celebrate. That's understandable, seeing how from the potential billions of them, we only know for sure some 6,000 exist. That being said, we ...

Planet Labs beat on earnings last night. The spy satellite operator is hitting its stride, and generating consistent free cash flow. Heading into the fiscal Q3 2026 report, analysts weren't optimistic ...

The animal history documentary series Prehistoric Planet returns today on Apple TV with a new Ice Age installment. If you aren’t a subscriber, now is a great time with a 50% off Black Friday deal ...