solar system

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Although the mission's main scientific goals focus on dark energy, dark matter, and planets beyond our solar system, researchers expect the observatory to support a wide range of astronomical discoveries.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

Within four years, Whitlock calculates the solar system will have paid for itself.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

NASA's Psyche spacecraft is preparing for a close encounter with Mars that will help send it deeper into the solar system on its way to the metal-rich asteroid Psyche.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

Previous winners of the award have been recognised for communicating research on topics including the origins of the Moon and the search for habitable planets beyond our solar system.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Indeed, seven moons in the solar system, including our own, are larger.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson