Analysis of a space rock that landed on a frozen Michigan lake revealed a rich array of extraterrestrial organic compounds. Learn how the meteorite might have been incorporated into life on Earth.

A new study suggests alien life may be easier to detect through clusters of similar planets rather than single biosignatures.

The president described the topic as “something that really captivates the mind,” vowing the release was forthcoming.

Ancient Greeks believed in alien life, as well as in gods, souls, and beings that inhabited the Moon, stars, and Heavens.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER — The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation announced that it passed the NASA Authorization Act of 2026, which extends the operations of the International ...

Data from the James Webb Space Telescope on exoplanet K2-18b has revealed the "strongest hints yet of biological activity ...

So why is NASA deciding which rocket will launch a flagship European Mars mission? It’s a long story involving the search for ...

Explore how cutting edge telescopes, AI, and new detection methods are transforming the extraterrestrial life search and ...

Aristotle believed the planets revolved around Earth and God could not have created other worlds. Today, scientists scour the ...

A new study proposes detecting life in space by spotting patterns across many planets instead of focusing on one at a time.

The partners will jointly develop a next generation space computer series modular SpaceVPX computing suite engineered for civil, commercial, and defense space missions.

From lava tubes on Mars to ice pockets on Europa, subterranean environments may offer the best chance of finding life—and ...