A Map of Every Object in Our Solar System

Our solar system is a surprisingly crowded place. This incredible map shows the 18,000 asteroids, comets, planets and moons orbiting the Sun. Read more

Mapped: The Geology of the Moon in Astronomical Detail

Behold the glory of the Unified Geologic Map of the Moon, which brings decades of data into one map, revealing the potential for exploration. Read more

Exploring the Expanse: 30 Years of Hubble Discoveries

For 30 years, the Hubble Space telescope has been our eye into outer space. This stunning map looks at 550,000 observations made between 1990-2019. Read more

The 44 Closest Stars and How They Compare to our Sun

This graphic visualizes the 44 closest stars, revealing key facts such as distance from Earth, brightness, and whether potential planets are in orbit. Read more

Visualizing All of Earth’s Satellites: Who Owns Our Orbit?

Nearly 6,000 satellites circle our tiny planet. About 60% are space junk, 40% are operational—and hundreds more are launched every year. Read more

Visualizing the Gravitational Pull of the Planets

This unique animation, created by a planetary astronomer, compares and highlights the gravitational pull of the planets. Read more

Razor Thin: A New Perspective on Earth’s Atmosphere

Earth’s atmosphere is thousands of miles long, but only a fraction can sustain life. Here’s a look at how small Earth’s habitable zone is. Read more

Comparing the Size of The World’s Rockets, Past and Present

This infographic sizes up different rockets used to explore space, from the USSR’s Soyuz to the SpaceX Starship. Read more

A Visual Introduction to the Dwarf Planets in our Solar System

Since dwarf planets started being classified in 2005, nine have been recognized. Here we visually introduce the dwarf planets in our solar system. Read more

The Cost of Space Flight Before and After SpaceX

How much does a space flight cost? Here’s a look at the cost per kilogram for space launches across the globe since 1960. Read more