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There are 293 confirmed moons in our cosmic neighborhood. By studying these worlds, astronomers hope to learn about ancient asteroid collisions, space volcanoes, and the origins of life itself.
Our solar system’s ocean worlds offer scientists intriguing instances of exotic phenomena and fresh prospects in the elusive search for planetary habitability.
Scientists say now is the time to unlock the secrets of Uranus and suggest a low-cost, low-risk way to do so.
Influential panel’s recommendation makes the ice giant a likely destination for a flagship space mission
(Updated: March 13, 2021) A composite image of Uranus by Voyager 2 and two different observations made by the Hubble Space Telescope The first planet to be discovered by telescope, Uranus is the nearest of the two "ice giants" in the solar system. Because we've not visited in over 30 years, much of the planet and its inner workings remain unknown. What scientists do know, however, suggests a mind-blowing world of diamond rain and mysterious moons. Here is what you need to know about Uranus. 1. Uranus’s moons are named after characters from literature. Uranus is the seventh planet from the ...