Venera 1 was launched in 1961, only four years after Sputnik 1, the first satellite. Venera 7, in 1970, was the first ...

Observers say proposed cuts to science and other programs undermine increased funding for human space exploration efforts.

Space exploration and science could take a serious hit as funding is slashed by 24% under Trump's proposed budget.

Kosmos-482, which was headed to Venus, is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere by the end of this weekend. Experts don’t ...

A Soviet spacecraft is set to return from Earth's orbit after a failed mission to Venus over 50 years ago. See when it could crash to Earth.

NASA astronaut Don Pettit lands safely with the Soyuz MS-26 crew after completing science experiments in orbit.

A Soviet-era spacecraft meant to land on Venus a half century ago is expected to plunge uncontrolled back to Earth within days.

Kosmos 482 launched for Venus in 1972 but never left Earth orbit. The spacecraft has now lost enough energy that it can’t fight gravity anymore.

Space isn't a healthy environment in which to spend time, so it's surprising that some astronauts have spend years aboard the ...

Sending astronauts to Mars is one thing - but getting them back home is the real challenge. NASA has developed an ambitious plan to return astronauts safely using new propulsion systems, in-situ fuel ...