NASA Sci-fi fans would be undoubtedly unnerved by the idea of giant tunnels under the surface of planets. So it’s no wonder ...

A spectacular recent find points towards life on another planet in our solar system. NASA scientists presented a study that Venus could have been a habitable planet two or three billion years ago with ...

On Dec. 14, 1962, NASA's Mariner 2 spacecraft flew by Venus. [‘On This Day in Space’ Video Series on Space.com] The Mariner 2 ...

On this day in 1962, NASA’s Mariner 2 spacecraft made history with a close flyby of Venus, marking a major milestone in the early years of space exploration. The mission became America’s first ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. A view of Venus taken by NASA’s Magellan spacecraft in 1996. A new look at Magellan data has ...

A company that’s slated to launch the world’s first-ever private mission to Venus is getting ready for the planet’s super-hot temperatures with some help from NASA. The space agency boasted in a press ...

We often tend to think of Mars when talking about Earth's twin, probably because of the way the Red Planet has been glorified on paper, on screens, and in the dreams of space adventurers. But that’s a ...

Venus, long called Earth's 'evil twin' for its toxic clouds and crushing heat, is drawing fresh global attention. After decades of neglect, five major missions from NASA, ESA, ISRO and Roscosmos are ...

Call it a cosmic coincidence or a Valentine's Day gift from the heavens. Astronomers say the planet Venus — named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty — will shine its brightest in 2025 on ...

According to NASA, the planetary phenomenon will be clearest about 45 minutes before sunrise, low in the eastern sky and appearing near the moon. Venus and Saturn will be the easiest to spot — but for ...