The universe is poised to die much faster than previously thought, according to new research by Dutch scientists.

The European Space Agency 's (ESA) Proba-3 mission, consisting of two spacecraft called the Occulter and the Coronagraph, ...

The spiral galaxy NGC 3596 is on display in this NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image that incorporates six different ...

Rather than solid arms, spiral galaxies may show density waves—regions where matter slows down and bunches up, like cars in ...

The "afterglow" of the universe is an important piece of evidence for the Big Bang. This background radiation also provides ...

As scientists and space enthusiasts commemorate the Hubble Space Telescope's 35 years in orbit, the mission team joined in by delivering a fresh collection of awe-inspiring images. Thirty-five years ...

ESA’s Proba-3 mission pulled off the first-ever artificial eclipse in space using fully automated spacecraft formation flying ...

Scientists are using cosmic distortions in light to test a bold idea: that the Universe might not be as symmetrical as we’ve ...