Here is a look at the life of John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth and a former US senator. Personal Birth date: July 18, 1921 Death date: December 8, 2016 Birth place: Cambridge, Ohio ...

For decades, Mercury was thought to be a simple, burned-out planet close to the Sun. NASA’s MESSENGER mission completely overturned that view, revealing unexpected chemistry, strange surface features, ...

Look west just after sunset from this weekend for a chance to see some of six planets, though the best views will be had ...

Elon Musk took to X to proclaim that SpaceX would focus on building out a base on the moon before sending humans to Mars.

Stargazing in February: Mercury – a planet of extremes - It may look like the Moon, but Mercury has many more secrets, Nigel ...

For just three days, visitors will be able to relive the thrilling dawn of the space age, stepping into the era when humanity first dared to leave Earth behind.