Since humankind has existed, so too has their fascination with the stars. Long before ancient people used the stars and planets to help them track the best harvesting times, the night sky provided a ...

Astronomy and commercial space are often portrayed as being on a collision course, yet their futures are deeply intertwined. As satellite constellations expand, astronomers raise concerns about trails ...

Thinking about space is very exciting! Two big words often come up: Astrophysics and Astronomy. Many wonder which one is "better." The truth is, both are interesting and important, but they look at ...

A recent SpaceNews opinion article argued that it is time to “take astronomy off Earth.” The suggestion is straightforward: If satellite constellations and commercial space activity threaten ...