Ariel Balter Latest articles by Ariel Balter What is Astrophysics? By Ariel Balter last updated 28 October 22 Astrophysics is a branch of space science that applies the laws of physics and chemistry to seek to understand the universe and our place in it. Astrophysics Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM SPACE...125 years ago, 'Mission to Mars' and 'Red Planet' had a bad Martian movie showdown. Was there a winner?2Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin targeting May 31 for 12th space tourism launch3'This is an attack on NASA.' Space agency's largest union speaks out as DOGE cuts shutter science institute located above 'Seinfeld' diner in NYC4Astronomers discover mystery cosmic body bursting with X-rays: 'This object is unlike anything we have seen before'5Best dedicated astrophotography cameras in 2025
What is Astrophysics? By Ariel Balter last updated 28 October 22 Astrophysics is a branch of space science that applies the laws of physics and chemistry to seek to understand the universe and our place in it.