Interactive profiles

Explore Space

Select a world or star to inspect physical facts, atmosphere, discovery notes, missions, and memorable science highlights.

Sun

Supplies nearly all energy reaching Earth.

Smallest planet.

Hottest planet.

Only known world with surface oceans and life.

Causes most ocean tides.

Has the largest volcano in the Solar System.

Largest planet.

Its rings are mostly water ice.

Rotates on its side.

Has the fastest winds measured in the Solar System.

Has mountains of water ice.