Space is full of surprises, and it seems like not a month goes by without scientists revealing another thrilling discovery.Who could forget the awe-inspiring images of Pluto, sent back by the New Horizons mission, or the fascinating news that Mars may have water? We are only just starting to scratch the surface of understanding our own Solar System, so who knows what could be waiting in the far-reaching arms of the Milky Way and beyond?InThe Universe: The Story So Far, brought to you byBBC Focus, we have gone back through 13.8 billion years of history to reveal everything we know about the cosmos to date. We take a look at past and current missions of ESA and NASA, investigate mysterious worlds outside our Solar System, uncover the moons that could contain life, decipher the mind-bending theory of dark matter, and much more. We’ve even compiled some handy fact files about our Solar System, so you can super-charge your knowledge about our planet’s closest neighbours.We all enjoy staring up at a clear night sky and, with a copy ofThe Universe: The Story So Farin your hands, you can enjoy a greater understanding of what’s really out there. But are there any little green men? Well, you’ll have to turn to page 96 to find out…Enjoy!