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Satellites could live longer lives thanks to new technology being tested by Northrop Grumman.

A new documentary by award-winning astrophotographer Tom Lowe is showcasing humanity's relationship to the natural world, including the sky above our heads.

It's been 40 years since NASA's first space shuttle soared into orbit and a new video to commemorate that debut flights.

In his new book "Beyond," author Stephen Walker recounts intimate details of the months, and years, leading up to Yuri Gagarin's historic flight.

A new set of videos from a unique astronomy-music project transformed spacecraft data into celestial sound baths.

The new moon occurs Sunday, April 11, at 10:30 p.m. EDT (0230 GMT on April 12), a week before our natural satellite passes in front of Mars.

On April 12, 1961, cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first person in space. See photos of the historic flight of Vostok 1.

For retired astronaut Kathy Sullivan, life is about exploring whatever is around you.

Today marks exactly 60 years since cosmonaut and Soviet pilot Yuri Gagarin became the first human being to travel to space, on April 12, 1961.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has selected two new trainees for its burgeoning astronaut corps, including its first female candidate.

A newly spotted asteroid about the size of a car flew harmlessly past Earth this morning (April 12).

The Celestron Inspire 80AZ's ease of use and intuitive build make it a good choice for beginners, especially those who are keen to try their hand at basic smartphone astrophotography. This refractor provides crisp views but its optics do suffer from slight color fringing and blurring

When cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to fly in space, he also became an instant celebrity, a diplomatic icon of the Soviet Union around the world.

Casio is ready to launch a limited edition timepiece commemorating the 40th anniversary of NASA's first space shuttle launch.

Photos of NASA's first space shuttle launch STS-1 aboard Columbia on April 12, 1981.

On April 12, 1961, a human went to space for the first time! See how it happened in our "On This Day In Space" series!

Gagarin became the first of humankind to blast off into space on April 12, 1961, but rumors continue to circulate that another cosmonaut had beaten him to the punch days before.

If spaceflight used to be viewed as a race between the Soviet Union and the United States, the language today tilts towards imperfect diversity.

NASA aims to land the first woman on the moon with its Artemis program. But why?

NASA has shared a new learning guide for students to create their own video game to explore Mars with a helicopter like Ingenuity, which is expected to make its debut flight this week.