New research from NASA has found that the dwarf planet Ceres may be another place to look for evidence of primitive life in our solar system.

The wikipedia article on Ceres claims it could have 200 million cubic kilometers of water, which is more than the amount of fresh water on Earth. Considering Ceres has a diameter of about 950km, I'm ...

In this image, the Dawn spacecraft's three xenon electrostatic ion thrusters can be seen emitting ionized xenon's characteristic blue/magenta glow, gently propelling the probe toward the dwarf planet ...

Colorful new maps of Ceres, based on data from NASA’s Dawn spacecraft, showcase a diverse topography, with height differences between crater bottoms and mountain peaks as great as 9 miles (15 ...

This image, taken by NASA's Dawn spacecraft, shows an intriguing mountain on dwarf planet Ceres protruding from a relatively smooth area. Scientists estimate that this structure rises about 3 miles (5 ...

As the debate rages on whether Pluto, currently a dwarf planet, should be given back its planet status, it may soon be joined by an asteroid that could wind up being the smallest dwarf planet in the ...

A stunning new 3D flyover of dwarf planet Ceres reveals a towering mountain and mysterious 'white spots' in unprecedented detail. The new video from NASA's Dawn mission reveals a prominent mountain ...

Ceres has one-tenth of the total water in Earth’s oceans. The solar irradiance of 150 W/m2 at aphelion, one ninth that on Earth, is high enough for solar-power facilities. The total volume of water on ...

Dwarf planet Ceres is just one of many objects in the Asteroid belt with a "rough" ordeal. Considered as the largest object in the Mars-Jupiter circumstellar disc, Ceres has been struck by numerous ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Ceres is the largest object in the asteroid belt, and NASA’s Dawn ...