Recent advancements in space exploration and astronomical research highlight a blend of planetary missions, historical preservation, and search for extraterrestrial signatures.

The European Space Agency's BepiColombo mission has reached its final approach to Mercury after an eight-year journey, marking a significant milestone in understanding the innermost planet.

A German company has successfully launched Europe's first fully commercial orbital rocket, signaling a major shift in the continent's aerospace capabilities and market competition.

Researchers are investigating the lunar surface as a potential archive for extraterrestrial technology, proposing that microscopic debris from alien civilizations may be embedded in the Moon's crust.

An exhibition at the former home of William and Caroline Herschel in Bath celebrates their legacy, focusing on the 18th-century brother-sister duo who revolutionized modern astronomy.

Scientists are exploring future risks to humanity, including the threat of asteroid impacts alongside other global challenges like pandemics and nuclear risks as analyzed for the year 2026.