A researcher has used advanced models that indicate that the formation of Pluto and Charon may parallel that of the Earth-Moon system. Both systems include a moon that is a large fraction of the size ...

As the quote goes, “Born too late to explore earth, born too early to explore space.” It’s true: Barring some monumental development, our kind is destined to live the rest of our lives on Earth, ...

If a passing star came near the solar system, Earth would probably be fine – but there is a small chance our entire world could get thrown to the outer reaches of the solar system, crash into another ...

Every time Marianne publishes a story, you’ll get an alert straight to your inbox! Enter your email By clicking “Sign up”, you agree to receive emails from ...

Unlike how scientists believe Earth's moon formed billions of years ago, Pluto and its biggest moon, Charon, didn't have a messy breakup. New computer simulations show the primitive dwarf planet and ...

New findings keep on coming from the mission's July 2015 Pluto flyby. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. NASA's New Horizons probe ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- High winds forced NASA to scrub the launch Tuesday of an unmanned spacecraft on a nine-year, 3 billion-mile voyage to Pluto, the solar system's last unexplored planet.

JWST detected carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide on Charon's surface. Hydrogen peroxide suggests ongoing chemical reactions on Charon. Charon's carbon dioxide likely came from below its surface.