Space News

ISRO chief S Somanath reveals Chandrayaan-4 mission details

ISRO chief S Somanath has shared details about India's upcoming lunar exploration mission, Chandrayaan-4, in a recent address at the National Space Science Symposium.

07 Mar 2024

NASA

Scientists worried as Voyager 1 sends incoherent messages to Earth

NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft, currently over 24 billion kilometers away from Earth, has been sending back confusing messages since mid-November 2023.

06 Mar 2024

NASA

NASA seeks new astronauts for first time in 4 years

NASA is once again searching for new astronaut candidates, the first time in four years.

05 Mar 2024

NASA

Oxygen levels on Jupiter's moon Europa lower than expected

Scientists have discovered that Jupiter's moon Europa has less oxygen on its icy surface than previously believed, which could affect the possibility of life in its hidden ocean.

04 Mar 2024

SpaceX

SpaceX launches Crew 8 to ISS for six-month science mission

Today, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket took off from Florida, carrying three American astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut, to the International Space Station (ISS) for a six-month scientific mission.

Was diagnosed with cancer on Aditya-L1's launch day: ISRO chief

S Somanath, the chief of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has revealed that he was diagnosed with cancer on the same day as the Aditya-L1 mission launch.

02 Mar 2024

China

China to introduce new Long March rockets in 2024

China is reportedly gearing up to unveil several new Long March rockets this year, broadening its space launch capabilities.

PM Modi announces names of vyomnauts for Gaganyaan mission

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the names of the four vyomnauts (astronauts), chosen for India's first manned space mission, Gaganyaan.

27 Feb 2024

NASA

US Odysseus Moon mission faces early shutdown: Here's why

The Odysseus lunar lander, a collaboration between private firm Intuitive Machines and NASA, is set to conclude its mission earlier than expected due to a power issue.

26 Feb 2024

Russia

Russia working on space-based nuke that could render LEO useless

Russia is said to be working on an anti-satellite space weapon that could potentially wipe out low-Earth orbit for everyone, warns Major General Michael Traut, head of Germany's military space command.

23 Feb 2024

Blue Origin

Blue Origin's space rocket stacked on launchpad for first time

Jeff Bezos's space venture, Blue Origin, has showcased its orbital-class New Glenn rocket at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

23 Feb 2024

NASA

US returns to Moon for first time in 50 years

The US has made history by landing a privately-built spacecraft, Odysseus, on the Moon for the first time since NASA's Apollo 17 crewed-mission in 1972.

21 Feb 2024

Black Hole

Scientists discover brightest and fastest-growing black hole in the universe

Australian researchers have uncovered a massive black hole, 17 billion times bigger than our Sun, that devours the equivalent of one Sun each day.

ISRO successfully tests CE20 cryogenic engine for Gaganyaan mission

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved a significant milestone in its Gaganyaan mission, which aims to send Indian astronauts to space.

18 Feb 2024

NASA

NASA seeks volunteers for simulated Mars mission: How to apply

NASA is on the lookout for a second batch of volunteers to participate in its year-long simulated Mars mission called Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA).

18 Feb 2024

SpaceX

SpaceX eyes Cape Canaveral's SLC-37 launch pad for Starship launches

SpaceX is looking to take control of Space Launch Complex 37 (SLC-37) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.

ISRO successfully launches INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved yet another significant milestone by successfully launching the INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite aboard a Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle (GSLV).

15 Feb 2024

SpaceX

Odysseus spacecraft launched by SpaceX blasts off to the Moon

SpaceX made history today by launching the Nova-C lunar lander, "Odysseus," created by private aerospace firm, Intuitive Machines.

14 Feb 2024

China

China seeks instrument developers for Chang'e 8 Moon mission

The China National Space Administration (CNSA) is inviting domestic entities to develop key instruments for the Chang'e 8 mission. It is set to launch in 2028.

13 Feb 2024

NASA

Collins Aerospace's spacesuit for NASA passes crucial microgravity test

Collins Aerospace, a private firm working with NASA, has made progress in developing new spacesuits for astronauts working outside the International Space Station (ISS).

12 Feb 2024

Elon Musk

Mapping out plan to colonize Mars, says Elon Musk

Elon Musk, the visionary billionaire and founder of SpaceX, wants to move one million people to Mars.

09 Feb 2024

Astronomy

Our universe is expanding by swallowing baby parallel universes: Study

A recent study published in the Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics has proposed a fascinating theory.

08 Feb 2024

NASA

Mars Sample Return mission faces uncertainty due to NASA layoffs

NASA's Mars Sample Return mission, which aims to bring back samples collected by the Perseverance rover, is in trouble.

06 Feb 2024

Astronomy

Astronomers spot intriguing super-Earth in dwarf star's habitable zone

Astronomers have discovered a "super-Earth" orbiting a red dwarf star within the habitable zone.

05 Feb 2024

Russia

Meet Oleg Kononenko: Record holder for longest time in space

Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko has broken the world record for the longest time spent in space.

02 Feb 2024

Mars

Humans have dumped 7,000kg of junk on Mars to date

Humans have been leaving their mark on Mars for years now.

01 Feb 2024

SpaceX

SpaceX to launch private space station Starlab before 2030

SpaceX is teaming up with Voyager Space and Airbus, to launch a private space station called Starlab into orbit, using just one Starship rocket.

29 Jan 2024

Japan

Japan's SLIM Moon lander resumes scientific operations following temporary shutdown

Japan's space agency, JAXA, has shared that its Moon lander, known as "Moon Sniper," is back in action after facing a power issue due to a rough landing.

How ISRO is pushing boundaries of space technology

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is making waves in the world of space exploration with its plans to develop advanced launch vehicles.

27 Jan 2024

NASA

NASA's Perseverance rover confirms ancient lake's presence on Mars

NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered ancient lake sediments in the Jezero Crater on Mars, raising hopes of getting signs of life in samples it collected.

26 Jan 2024

NASA

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter mission ends after 72 flights

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter has officially been grounded after completing an impressive 72 flights over three years.

22 Jan 2024

Japan

Japan's SLIM lunar craft successful in sending data to Earth

Japan's Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) has sent back images and other data to Earth, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has announced.

19 Jan 2024

Japan

Japanese space agency's lunar robot is made by a toymaker

Japan is gearing up for its 'Moon Sniper' mission, set to take place today around 3:00pm GMT (8:30pm IST).

19 Jan 2024

Japan

Japan's 'Moon Sniper' probe aims for precision lunar landing today

Japan is making history as it aims to be the fifth country to land a spacecraft on the Moon, with a groundbreaking precision landing today.

Oldest black hole discovered by James Webb Space Telescope

A groundbreaking discovery has been made by astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST): the universe's oldest black hole, dating back to just 400 million years following the Big Bang.

08 Jan 2024

US Government

NASA's first lunar lander in 50 years lifts off

The new Vulcan Centaur rocket, carrying a NASA lunar lander, has taken off from Cape Canaveral, Florida.

ISRO successfully injects Aditya-L1 spacecraft into final orbit

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully performed a critical maneuver, positioning the Aditya-L1 into its final orbit approximately 1.5 million kilometers from Earth.

ISRO's Aditya-L1 spacecraft to enter final orbit at 4pm today

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to make history as its first solar mission—Aditya-L1—is slated to enter a halo orbit around the Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 (L1) at 4:00pm on Saturday.

ISRO chairman announces 2024 as the year of 'Gaganyaan readiness'

ISRO Chairman S Somanath has declared 2024 as the year of "Gaganyaan readiness," with numerous tests planned for the highly anticipated manned mission.

ISRO launches India's first polarimetry mission, XPoSat: Know its significance

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched its first-ever polarimetry mission, the X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat).