An asteroid is going to circle our planet for two months this autumn before going on its way.

The asteroid Bennu could one day collide with Earth – and is a time capsule from the Solar System's early days. Nasa's Osiris-Rex mission has captured it in stunning detail.

The asteroid belt is rich with precious metals. There are already plans for asteroid mining but could we ever build a colony on one?

Nasa plans to play catch with an asteroid. Here’s how they will do it.

Unlike any other natural disaster, this is one we can avoid

Could the untold riches in asteroids and other planets be the key to exploring the wider Universe?

The number of commercial space firms is growing – giving investors an opportunity to shape a brand new industry, writes Sarah Cruddas.

Immense floating structures could become humanity’s home, harnessing the power of stars. But, Peter Ray Allison writes, building them will be a colossal challenge.