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From tracking a rare interstellar visitor to revealing hidden star systems, the SETI Institute is at the forefront of space science. Explore four recent stories showcasing our role in groundbreaking ...

A large lunar crater featured in the iconic 'Earthrise' photo has just helped the European JUICE spacecraft hone its ...

With the new moon darkening the skies, you’ll have a rare shot at spotting the Milky Way, deep-sky galaxies, and even the ...

The JUICE spacecraft tested its RIME instrument over the iconic Anders’ Earthrise crater to improve radar accuracy for ...

Each evening throughout the month of August, we can see the planet Mars in the western sky after sunset. To find it, look for ...

In the universe of planetary exploration, some experiments are so bold that even Earth’s biggest laboratories can’t hold them literally. As NASA’s Europa Clipper flew by Mars in March 2025, it wasn’t ...

A lunar crater, immortalized in one of the most famous photos ever taken, is playing a key role in the search for ...

Researchers studied the L 98-59 system and confirmed five rocky planets. One is in the habitable zone and may support liquid water.

NASA's Europa Clipper nailed a major radar test during a Mars flyby, proving it’s ready to peer into Europa’s mysterious icy shell and search for underground oceans.

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NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 successfully entered the International Space Station (ISS) and joined Expedition 73 in a seamless early ...