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"It is possible that a planet once existed in the solar system but was later ejected, causing the unusual orbits we see today ...

A large lunar crater featured in the iconic 'Earthrise' photo has just helped the European JUICE spacecraft hone its ...

Scientists have issued a concerning update on a mystery interstellar object travelling through our solar system.

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An interstellar tourist is taking a quick trip through our solar system, becoming one of just three known objects to ever do so, according to NASA. A comet from a solar system outside our own was ...

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An interstellar tourist is taking a quick trip through our solar system, becoming one of just three known objects to ever do so, according to NASA. A comet from a solar system outside our own was ...