The Apollo 13 mission was saved from a potentially disastrous outcome by the swift actions of its commander, who successfully led his crew to safety after...
Only five of the 24 astronauts who participated in Nasa's Apollo missions to the Moon between the 1960s and 1970s are still alive.
A lunar reactor is being considered as a potential source of power for human presence on the Moon, however, its viability remains uncertain.
A spacecraft that embarked on a mission to Venus in 1972 has been orbiting Earth for more than 50 years.
The detection of extraterrestrial life could potentially have a profound impact on human self-perception and interpersonal relationships.
A pod of dolphins was spotted surrounding a capsule that had touched down in the waters off the Florida coast.
Changes in the hue of seawater may indicate the impact of a warming environment on small Antarctic organisms.
The composition of Bennu has been found to include minerals and a vast array of organic molecules, among them the chemical constituents of DNA.
According to representatives of Elon Musk's company, the upper stage was lost just minutes following its launch.
Jeff Bezos's space firm has successfully launched its inaugural rocket into orbit, posing a challenge to rival entrepreneur Elon Musk.