Exoplanets, or planets orbiting another star, were originally confirmed in 1992. New telescopes and technological advancements have aided in the discovery of thousands of exoplanets. Now, astronomers wonder if worlds like our own could exist.

Thursday’s liftoff from Florida carried an experiment meant to orbit thousands of miles above Earth.

This year could be transformative for the space economy with new rockets, AI technology and upcoming missions to the moon. Plus, NASA and NOAA scientists found that 2024 was the hottest year on record since the 1850’s.

New Glenn, developed by the private space firm founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, is on the pad at Cape Canaveral, Fla., and could launch on its maiden flight as early as Friday.

The Parker Solar Probe is the first man-made spacecraft to get closer to our sun than ever before. Plus, Firefly aerospace is launching its Blue Ghost Lunar Lander to deliver payloads to the moon.

NASA has announced it is moving forward with several plans to return rock samples from Mars.

The book, Star bound, A Beginner's Guide to the American Space Program, from Goddard's Rockets to Goldilocks Planets and Everything in Between (Outward Odyssey: A People's History of Spaceflight) explains America’s space history while highlighting the nation’s social and cultural contexts in space. Plus, a glimpse into the major space news from this past year.

New Glenn could launch as early as Monday from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

How an astronaut celebrated holidays at the International Space Station with festive foods, decorations and traditions.

Students at Sally Ride Elementary in Orange County were able to ask Boeing’s Starliner test pilot Sunita Williams their curious questions at the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station Radio Contact event.

SpaceKids Global’s founder Sharon Hagle launched into space for the second time and eight kids from the organization’s Press Squad contest watched her journey while getting experience as space journalists. Intuitive Machines unveiled its new lunar rover after being selected by NASA to create the vehicle for Artemis astronauts to use on the moon.

December skies will bring stargazer delights. Plus, a look at the growing tension between the U.S. and Chinese space programs.