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Rare Blue Moon appears on May 31
The term "once in a blue moon" refers to something that is extremely rare. However, the truth is that 'blue moons' are not as uncommon as the saying implies.
NASA unveils ambitious plan for permanent Moon base
NASA has announced plans for a permanent human settlement on the Moon, called the Moon Base.
Watch: Agnikul Cosmos test-fires its first 4-engine rocket cluster
Chennai-based space start-up Agnikul Cosmos has achieved a major milestone by successfully test-firing four semi-cryogenic rocket engines together for the first time.
China is testing if humans can have babies in space
China has sent artificial embryos to its space station as part of an experiment to determine if humans can reproduce in zero gravity.
Space tech start-up Agnikul in talks to raise $50-75M
Space technology start-up Agnikul Cosmos is in talks to raise between $50 million and $75 million, as per Economic Times.
Meet Kuljeet Kaur Marhas, Meteoritical Society's first Indian woman fellow
In a major milestone for Indian planetary science, Kuljeet Kaur Marhas has become the first Indian woman to be elected as a Fellow of The Meteoritical Society.
These blue cosmic explosions might not be a mystery anymore
Luminous Fast Blue Optical Transients (LFBOT), a class of mysterious and powerful bright blue cosmic explosions, have puzzled astronomers since their first observation in 2018.
Meet Pathfinder, India's 1st orbital data center satellite
In a major development for space-based computing, US-Indian private space technology firm Pixxel has announced a partnership with Bengaluru-based artificial intelligence (AI) company Sarvam.
This tiny body in outer solar system has an atmosphere
In a groundbreaking discovery, astronomers have found a thin atmosphere surrounding a small celestial body in the outer solar system.
Rare comet to light up southern skies after 170,000 years
A rare celestial event is set to take place as the C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS comet makes its way through the southern hemisphere.
Eta Aquarids meteor shower peaks tomorrow: How to watch
The Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower, one of the most spectacular celestial events, will peak on May 5 this year.
Bengaluru-based start-up launches 1st OptoSAR satellite in the world
Bengaluru-based space start-up GalaxEye has launched its first commercial satellite, Drishti, into orbit. The launch took place aboard SpaceX's Falcon-9 rocket today.
Flower Moon rises tonight: Why this full moon is special
Flower Moon is set to grace the night sky on May 1, 2026. This celestial event marks the peak of spring and is usually associated with growth and abundance.
Why NASA shut down an instrument on Voyager 1 probe
NASA has deactivated another scientific instrument on Voyager 1, the farthest spacecraft from Earth.
SpaceX scrubs 1st Falcon Heavy rocket launch in 18 months
SpaceX has postponed the launch of its Falcon Heavy rocket due to inclement weather conditions.
ISRO may send civilians to space in future Gaganyaan missions
In a major development, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is planning to open its astronaut corps to civilians. The move comes as part of the agency's long-term human spaceflight program.
SpaceX to launch Falcon Heavy today, 1st-time in 18 months
SpaceX is gearing up for the first launch of its powerful Falcon Heavy rocket in 18 months.
NASA unveils next-gen telescope to hunt alien worlds, dark matter
NASA has unveiled its latest space telescope, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.
Lyrid meteor shower peaks this week: How to watch
After a long wait, the Lyrid meteor shower is finally making its appearance. The celestial event will be visible in the early hours of Wednesday, April 22.
Rare four-planet parade visible in India this weekend
Skywatchers are in for a rare celestial treat as four planets—Mercury, Mars, Saturn and Neptune—will align in the pre-dawn sky.
Rare comet visible from south India: How to watch
A rare celestial event is underway, with the newly discovered comet C/2025 R3 (Pan-STARRS) gracing the pre-dawn skies of south India.
Could Sun go into 'hibernation' without warning?
The Sun is currently in an 11-year solar maximum phase, but it also goes through minimum phases during its life cycle.
6 takeaways from NASA's Artemis II mission to the Moon
NASA has successfully completed its Artemis II mission, a groundbreaking 10-day journey that took four astronauts on a record-breaking lunar flyby.
China to launch its 1st rocket from international waters today
China is gearing up to launch its first-ever rocket from the open waters of the South China Sea.
We may finally have proof of primordial black holes
Gravitational waves, the ripples in space-time, may have provided the first evidence of primordial black holes, or tiny black holes formed during the Big Bang.
NASA performs innovative 'AVATAR' experiment: What's the goal?
NASA recently sent "organ chips" of the Artemis II crew into space.
Lyrid meteor shower peaks soon: When and how to watch
The annual Lyrid meteor shower is set to light up the night sky from April 16-25.
Moon becomes next battleground as US, China race for dominance
The race to the Moon is heating up, with China ramping up its efforts to land astronauts by 2030.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts complete historic Moon flyby
NASA's Artemis II mission has made history by traveling farther from Earth than anyone else in history.
How reflective satellites will harm ecosystems across the Earth
Plans to deploy reflective satellites and mirrors in low Earth orbit have raised alarms among researchers.
Artemis II crew now in Moon's 'sphere of influence'
NASA's Artemis II mission has reached a major milestone, with the four-member crew entering the Moon's "sphere of influence."
Watch: NASA's Artemis II crew snaps Moon's Orientale Basin
NASA has released an image of the Moon's far side, including the Orientale Basin.
Watch: Dozens of hidden stellar streams found in Milky Way
Astronomers have discovered dozens of faint star streams in the outer regions of the Milky Way galaxy.
What are Artemis 2 astronauts eating in space?
NASA recently shared a video from the Orion spacecraft on its Artemis II lunar mission.
ISRO conducting mission MITRA in Ladakh: What's the objective?
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched a new mission in Ladakh, aimed at testing the mental and physical strengths of astronauts.
Venus makes a return to evening sky: How to watch
Venus, the brightest planet visible to naked eye, is set to make a return in 2026.
Why NASA's Artemis-II mission is carrying a plushie into space
NASA's Artemis II mission, the first manned lunar mission in over half a century, has an unusual passenger - a small white stuffed animal.
Comet of the year may soon be visible in India
A newly discovered sungrazing comet, C/2026 A1 (MAPS), is set for a close encounter with the Sun on April 4, 2026.
NASA launches Artemis II, first crewed Moon mission since 1972
NASA has successfully launched its Artemis II mission, marking the first crewed journey to the Moon in over half a century.
'Pink Moon' rises tonight: What makes it special
Skywatchers, get ready for a celestial spectacle!
Artemis II launch hours away: What the Moon mission entails
NASA is all set to launch its Artemis II moon mission today, a major milestone in space exploration.
Pink Moon to meteor shower: Must-watch celestial events in April
April 2026 promises to be a month of celestial wonders, with eight major astronomical events lined up for skywatchers across the globe.
Could NASA's launch of Artemis II mission be delayed?
NASA's highly anticipated Artemis II mission is facing a potential delay, thanks to a powerful solar flare and coronal mass ejection (CME) from the Sun.
After 50 years, 4 humans are going to the Moon
The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission, the first manned lunar orbit in over half a century, is gearing up for their historic journey.
We finally know what ISRO's reusable rockets will be like
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has taken another major step in its reusable rocket program.
3 asteroids zooming past Earth today; NASA says no threat
On March 31, Earth will witness a rare cosmic event: the close approach of three asteroids of different sizes.
2 asteroids to pass Earth today, NASA says
NASA has confirmed that two asteroids, 2026 FN1 and 2026 FA4, will make a close encounter with Earth today.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will get a proper toilet
NASA's upcoming Artemis II mission, scheduled for April 1, will see four astronauts embark on a 10-day journey around the Moon.
Watch: Antennae Galaxies engaged in a cosmic duel
Astrophotographer Greg Meyer has captured a stunning image of the Antennae Galaxies, located in the constellation Corvus.
Why NASA evacuated an astronaut from International Space Station
NASA made the unprecedented decision to bring an astronaut back from the International Space Station (ISS) in January 2026, weeks before his scheduled return.
India to build its own space station by 2028
India is gearing up to launch the first module of its own space station, the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), by 2028.
NASA to build base on the Moon for $20B
NASA's Administrator Jared Isaacman has unveiled ambitious plans for a $20 billion base on the Moon.
ISRO gearing up for SPADEX-2, SPADEX-3 missions: What's the objective?
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for two advanced orbital docking experiments, SPADEX-2 and SPADEX-3.
Why do images taken by JSWT have little red dots?
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the most powerful space observatory ever built, has been capturing stunning images of the universe for four years.
This planet, 35 light-years away, is made of molten lava
Astronomers have discovered a planet composed of molten lava, suggesting the existence of a new type of liquid planet.
ISRO conducts successful hot test of CE20 cryogenic engine
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted a hot test of its advanced CE20 cryogenic engine at the ISRO Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu.
NASA's 600kg satellite is plunging to Earth: Should we worry?
NASA's Van Allen Probe A, a 600kg satellite launched in 2012, is hurtling back to Earth after spending nearly seven years studying the planet's dangerous radiation belts.
This start-up is making satellites that will return to Earth
Brian Taylor, a SpaceX veteran who helped build satellites for networks like Starlink and Amazon's Leo, has launched a new start-up called Lux Aeterna.
Could prime numbers help us unlock secrets of black holes?
In a groundbreaking study, scientists have proposed that prime numbers could hold the key to understanding the chaotic regions inside black holes.