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What is a spacecraft 23 billion kilometers from Earth doing?
The twin spacecraft Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 continue to explore the universe 45 years after launching from Earth and 22 light hours away from the planet.
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How small is the Earth next to the Sun?
Although it is the largest object in the Solar System, the Sun is only average in size compared to the rest of the stars in the Milky Way galaxy.
Space science
Top 6 unusual natural phenomena that will happen in the near future
Here is a list of the most unusual and rare natural phenomena we will see this century as predicted by astronomers.
Space science
You've Got the Solar System Wrong
Illustrations of the Solar System do not accurately represent the size and motion of the planets in space.
Space science
Where is the largest volcano in the Solar System?
Mount Olympus on Mars is the largest mountain in the Solar System and is believed to be the tallest of the eight planets.
Animal world
NASA spacecraft discovers 'wrinkled bubble' enveloping us
Strange data from a NASA spacecraft reveals the ghostly, wrinkled, rippled structure of a cosmic bubble encircling the solar system.
Discover science
What happens if a rogue planet collides with Earth?
A collision with a rogue planet would destroy Earth completely. Its mere presence in the Solar System would also change the orbits of all the planets.
Space science
NASA spacecraft finds new world that could contain water and life
In what was thought to be the darkest and deadliest place in the Solar System, NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft made a shocking discovery.
Space science
Can Vietnam observe the annular solar eclipse in October?
Millions of people in the Americas will be able to witness an interesting astronomical phenomenon on October 14, which is an annular solar eclipse (when the Moon is seen…
Space science
Discovery of a space 'monster' that almost knocked the Earth off its feet
The chilling discovery of a huge amount of radioactive aluminium hitting the Solar System 4.6 billion years ago suggests the baby Earth had a narrow escape.
Space science
Discover the secrets that protect Earth from cosmic chaos
A new analysis of chaos in the solar system has revealed how planetary collisions were avoided for billions of years.
Space science
Rare moment Mercury passes the Sun captured by spacecraft
The Solar Orbiter spacecraft observed Mercury as it crossed the Sun, a rare moment.
Space science
Part of the Sun broke off, caught in the polar vortex
NASA instruments have captured the moment part of the Sun appeared to be completely detached and caught in a polar vortex.
Space science
The 'terrifying' truth about Pluto: Temperatures as low as -200°C, one year is equal to 248 Earth years?
Pluto, this mysterious planet far from the Sun, has always been the focus of research for astronomers.
Environment
Solar panels capture invisible energy at night to produce electricity
This new technology will help products such as phones, electric cars or household electrical appliances to be used continuously without needing to be charged.