The closest star to Earth is Proxima Centauri, just 4.25 light-years away. Learn what makes it unique, its planets, and what JWST discovered nearby.

Mars is 142 million miles (228 million km) from the Sun on average — about 1.52 AU. Learn how its distance changes, how long sunlight takes to arrive, and what rovers have found.

Uranus is 1.8 billion miles (2.87 billion km) from the Sun on average — about 19.2 AU. Learn how its distance changes and what makes this ice giant unique.

Direct Answer: In April 2026, space activity is at one of its highest points in history. SpaceX continues to launch Starlink satellites on a near-weekly basis using reusable Falcon 9 rockets. At the same time, NASA’s Europa Clipper mission is…

NASA’s Artemis II completed the first crewed lunar flyby since 1972, traveling 250,000 miles from Earth and splashing down April 10, 2025. Here’s what happened and why it matters.

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SpaceX completes final Starship tests ahead of a potential launch, bringing the spacecraft closer to supporting future Moon missions.

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Discover the biggest space exploration updates in 2026, including NASA Artemis missions, SpaceX Starship progress, JWST discoveries, and the rise of commercial spaceflight.