The U.S. Air Force has canceled an intriguing space experiment, while new research reveals surprising details about the ocean beneath Enceladus’s icy surface. This Week in Space

A Japanese spacecraft failed in its Moon landing attempt, a new European telescope designed to detect dangerous asteroids, and new research questions whether a galactic collision is truly inevitable. This Week in Space

Researchers recently reported the discovery of a biological molecule in the atmosphere of a distant exoplanet – raising excitement about the possibility of life beyond Earth. However, a series of new studies casts significant doubt on the likelihood of life there.

Molecules identified in a distant planet’s atmosphere form on Earth only through biological activity.

Scientists analyzing samples from the asteroid Bennu have identified thousands of organic molecules, including the building blocks of proteins and genetic material. “This increases the likelihood of finding life elsewhere,” researchers say.

Giant rocket launches, the debate over lunar missions, the decision on Mars sample collection, an intriguing Chinese mission, and a centaur on the edge of the solar system. This Week in Space

For years, researchers have been puzzled by peculiar findings regarding Uranus’s magnetic field. A new study suggests these findings may have been atypical rather than representative of the planet’s usual characteristics.