Orbit

Space The Sun’s secret role in shaping comet paths and meteor showers

New research shows how the Sun’s motion causes comets and meteor showers to shift and spread across time.

Space Astronomers find rare planet orbiting at 90 degrees around twin brown dwarf stars Joshua Shavit

Space New research links ice ages to shifts in the Earth’s orbit Joseph Shavit

Space Scientists discover new exoplanet orbiting closest single star to our Sun Joshua Shavit

Space Jupiter-sized interstellar visitor may have reshaped our solar system Joshua Shavit

Innovations Giant catapult can launch satellites into orbit at 10,000 times the force of Earth’s gravity Joshua Shavit

Discoveries Luxury hotels in space could be operational within the next 5 years Joshua Shavit

Discoveries Scientists reveal the surprising cause of Saturn’s majestic rings Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Alien planet found spiraling to its doom into an aging star Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Potentially hazardous asteroid discovered lurking between Earth and Venus Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Saturn’s rings and tilt could be the product of an ancient, missing moon Joseph Shavit

Discoveries A first for search and rescue from space Joseph Shavit

Innovations There’s now a gas station in space Joshua Shavit

Global Good How many satellites are orbiting Earth?Joshua Shavit