BBC Solar System – Discover the beauty and strangeness of space

Explore astronomy topics

The Sun and the planets [9 topics]
Jupiter
The largest planet is wracked by ancient storms.
Moons [19 topics]
Io
Jupiter's moon is the Solar System's most volcanically active body.
Other Solar System bodies [5 topics]
Kuiper Belt
Icy objects beyond Neptune may be a source of comets.
Solar System highlights [9 topics]
Aurora
The solar wind's assault on the Earth can be easily seen.
Space missions [40 topics]
Luna 9
The Soviets make the first soft landing on the Moon.
Astronauts [9 topics]
Buzz Aldrin
A space explorer makes history.
Scientists [10 topics]
Sergei Korolev
Russia's top rocket engineer is responsible for many firsts.

Is there life on Mars?

Take a look at some of the twists and turns in our search for life on the Red Planet.
Moon landing conspiracy theories

Some people insist the Moon landings were faked.
Space exploration: highs and lows

Watch videos about triumphs and tragedies in space exploration.