Space News
14 Jun 2025
TechnologyProtoplanetary disks lose their gas quicker than dust, reveals study
A recent study conducted by an international team of astronomers has revealed that the disks of gas and dust surrounding young stars, lose their gaseous components faster than their dusty ones.
14 Jun 2025
James Webb Space TelescopeJames Webb telescope finds one of the coldest, oldest planets
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has made a major discovery by directly imaging a distant, frigid planet in an alien solar system.
14 Jun 2025
NASAThis NASA probe will reveal the insides of alien worlds
NASA is developing a revolutionary probe called the Gravity Imaging Radio Observer (GIRO) to explore a variety of celestial bodies.
14 Jun 2025
AstronomyWhy this galaxy 300M light-years away looks like a jellyfish
A team of astronomers has mapped the unusual shape and internal workings of a "jellyfish" galaxy, NGC 4858. The study was led by Yale University's Harrison Souchereau and Jeffrey Kenney.
14 Jun 2025
TechnologyWatch: Trifid and Lagoon nebulas glowing with a reddish hue
Astrophotographer Greg Meyer has snapped a stunning image of the famous Trifid and Lagoon nebulas.
13 Jun 2025
NASANASA probes 'mysterious clouds' that may block radio, GPS signals
NASA is set to launch rockets from a remote Pacific island, as part of its mission called Sporadic-E ElectroDynamics (SEED).
12 Jun 2025
TechnologyLongest day of 2025: When to watch the summer solstice
The summer solstice, marking the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, will occur on June 21, 2025.
11 Jun 2025
James Webb Space TelescopeWatch: A gas giant forming around a distant star
Astronomers have detected a potential new planet in the process of formation, likely a gas giant.
11 Jun 2025
Solar SystemThis icy wall surrounding solar system has a spiral shape
A recent discovery during a planetarium show might change our understanding of the Oort Cloud, a distant wall of icy bodies orbiting the solar system.
10 Jun 2025
TechnologyJune's Strawberry Moon will be a rare spectacle—When to watch
On June 11, a rare astronomical event will grace the skies: the full Strawberry Moon.
09 Jun 2025
International Space Station (ISS)Meet Peggy Whitson, veteran astronaut leading Axiom-4 mission to space
Peggy Whitson, a 65-year-old American astronaut and commander of Axiom-4 mission, is all set to embark on her next space journey.
09 Jun 2025
International Space Station (ISS)Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is carrying halwa, aam ras to space
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is all set to launch into space tomorrow.
08 Jun 2025
Elon MuskWhy NASA, Pentagon are now searching for alternatives to SpaceX
In the wake of a public spat between US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, NASA and the Pentagon are looking for alternative spaceflight providers.
07 Jun 2025
MarsWatch: NASA snaps Martian volcano peeking through morning clouds
NASA's Mars Odyssey spacecraft has captured an incredible image of one of the Red Planet's largest volcanoes, Arsia Mons.
07 Jun 2025
JupiterJupiter, Mercury sitting side-by-side in night sky: How to watch
This weekend, stargazers will have a chance to witness a rare celestial event as Jupiter and Mercury come together in the northwestern sky.
06 Jun 2025
TechnologyAstronomers discover most powerful explosions since the Big Bang
Astronomers from the University of Hawaii have discovered a new class of cosmic explosions, called "extreme nuclear transients" (ENTs). These are the most powerful events ever witnessed since the Big Bang.
06 Jun 2025
JapanJapan's private lunar lander mission ends in failure, again
Japan's first privately funded lunar mission, led by the Tokyo-based company ispace, has ended in disappointment again.
05 Jun 2025
Black HoleUniverse originated from a black hole, not Big Bang: Study
A new theory published in the journal Physical Review D proposes that the universe may have originated from a massive black hole rather than the Big Bang.
05 Jun 2025
International Space Station (ISS)NASA reveals when India's Shubhanshu Shukla will reach ISS
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will soon embark on a historic mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
05 Jun 2025
MoonWatch: Japanese start-up ispace prepares for 2nd lunar landing attempt
Japanese start-up ispace is gearing up for its second attempt at a controlled landing on the Moon.
04 Jun 2025
James Webb Space TelescopeThis gas giant challenges our theories of planet formation
Astronomers have discovered a gas giant, TOI-6894b, orbiting an incredibly small red dwarf star, TOI-6894.
04 Jun 2025
AsteroidNASA tracks 1,400-foot asteroid in close Earth flyby tomorrow
A gigantic asteroid, bigger than San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, is set to fly by Earth on June 5, as per NASA.
03 Jun 2025
Milky WayOur Milky Way might not collide with Andromeda after all
The long-anticipated collision between the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies may not be as certain as previously thought.
03 Jun 2025
NASAFrom Mars to Milky Way—NASA's tips for skywatching in June
NASA has released its monthly guide, highlighting key celestial events for June. This month promises a spectacular view of planets and the Milky Way galaxy.
02 Jun 2025
MoonStrawberry Moon to occur on June 12: How to watch
The full Moon of this month, also known as the Strawberry Moon, will reach its peak illumination on June 11 at 3:44pm ET (1:14 am IST, June 12).
02 Jun 2025
International Space Station (ISS)Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to grow moong, methi in space
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is gearing up for a historic mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on June 8.
01 Jun 2025
Milky Way4 ancient star clusters identified in the Milky Way
A recent study published in Astronomy & Astrophysics journal has discovered four new primordial open cluster (OC) groups in the Milky Way.
01 Jun 2025
NASAMassive solar storm hitting Earth today: Should you be worried?
A powerful coronal mass ejection (CME) is on its way to Earth, with both NASA and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) models predicting an impact today.
01 Jun 2025
EuropeThis start-up is raising money to make chip-materials in space
Space Forge, a UK start-up headquartered in Cardiff, Wales, has raised a whopping £22.6 million (nearly $30 million) in Series A funding.
01 Jun 2025
Solar SystemVenus reaches 'maximum elongation' point today: How to watch
Today, skywatchers are being treated to a celestial event as Venus has reached its greatest western elongation.
01 Jun 2025
NASAPrivate astronaut Jared Isaacman will not be next NASA chief
US President Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of billionaire tech entrepreneur and private astronaut Jared Isaacman to lead the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
31 May 2025
NASAThis is why Venus has pancake-like volcanoes on its surface
A team of scientists from Georgia Institute of Technology, Universite de Lyon, and Arizona State University has proposed a plausible explanation for the formation of flat pancake-like volcanoes on Venus.
31 May 2025
Milky WayWatch: Mysterious sphere found deep in the Milky Way
Astronomers have stumbled upon a nearly perfect spherical celestial object deep in the Milky Way galaxy.
31 May 2025
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)India's first astronaut to ISS will carry out microgravity experiments
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced that its "Gaganyatri" will conduct a series of microgravity research experiments on the International Space Station (ISS) during the upcoming Axiom-4 mission.
31 May 2025
NASAThis is the earliest, most distant galaxy ever seen
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has made a groundbreaking discovery by detecting the earliest and most distant galaxy ever observed.
31 May 2025
MarsThis is how habitats on Mars could be built
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, an Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot and astronaut, has co-authored two scientific papers while preparing for his upcoming flight to the International Space Station (ISS) on June 8.
31 May 2025
Black HoleBreakthrough study uncovers secrets of elusive intermediate-mass black holes
Astronomers have made a major breakthrough in understanding the elusive intermediate-mass black holes (IMBHs), often referred to as the "missing links" in black hole evolution.
30 May 2025
AsteroidTwo massive asteroids pass near Earth today—Should we worry?
NASA is keeping a close watch on two asteroids, 2025 KH2 and 2025 KR1, which are expected to pass by Earth today.
29 May 2025
ChinaChina launches mission to collect samples from 'living fossil' asteroid
China has launched its first-ever mission to collect samples from a near-Earth asteroid.
28 May 2025
Elon MuskHow Musk's Starship can reach Mars in 6 months
Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of SpaceX, has claimed that his Starship spacecraft could reach Mars in just six months.
28 May 2025
James Webb Space TelescopeJWST's deepest image yet reveals universe's ancient light
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured its deepest image of a single target yet, the European Space Agency (ESA) announced.
27 May 2025
JupiterLast Jupiter-Moon conjunction of 2025 to light up skies tonight
Tonight, the King of the Planets, Jupiter, will team up with a very young crescent moon. This will be the last such event this year.
26 May 2025
Elon MuskMusk's SpaceX wants to send Starship to Mars next year
SpaceX is ramping up its efforts to get the Starship rocket ready for a Mars mission next year, as per the Wall Street Journal.
