The 950-foot hunk of primordial matter is classified as a "potentially hazardous asteroid," but that doesn't mean it has a ...

Vesta’s classification has vexed astronomers for decades, but a recent study is forcing planetary scientists to reevaluate its internal structure.

Asteroid 9 Metis reaches opposition at 2 A.M. EDT in the constellation Libra - not far from Vesta, which reached opposition a ...

Earth's atmosphere pulses in sync with the sun's fiery outbursts, indicating it is more sensitive to solar activity than previously thought, according to new research.

The mission, scheduled for this year, is a significant milestone in the development of space-based solar power systems. If ...