Getting from Earth to space isn’t just about speed—it’s about planning the right trajectory. The Moon, our closest neighbor, ...

"It's like a game of billiards around the solar system, flying by a couple of planets at just the right angle and timing to ...

NASA’s Europa Clipper is using Mars and Earth’s gravity to travel efficiently to Jupiter. The spacecraft will study Europa’s ...

If you buy through a BGR link, we may earn an affiliate commission, helping support our expert product labs. New research claims that a long-wished for planet between Mars and Jupiter could ...

Unlike the upcoming Mars maneuver, the one centered on Earth will also be used to give the spacecraft a boost in speed. After that it should be smooth sailing out to Jupiter. The Europa Clipper is ...

At the end of February, a spectacular planetary alignment graced UK skies at the end of February, with Mars, Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune pictured together in the evening ...

Worldwide, the best day to see the alignment is today, Feb. 28. Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Uranus could all be visible with clear skies, but not all can be seen by the ...

Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune will all be visible ... The best opportunity to potentially see all seven planets is coming up on Feb. 28 around 6:10 p.m. ET, according to ...

Heads up, skywatchers: a planet alignment is up for viewing this weekend, with Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Mars all visible with the naked eye, according to NASA. However, along with Uranus ...

Get ready for a parade of planets this winter. During the month of January, sky gazers will be able to see four planets in one view — and come February, the parade will only expand. NASA says ...

trek to the Jupiter system. However, Europa Clipper has operated flawlessly. So, with everything on track, mission controllers commanded Europa Clipper to approach Mars' orbit in November of last ...