Orbit

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

Study reveals Earth’s natural climate cycles predict an ice age in 10,000 years—unless human emissions have permanently altered the timeline.

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