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This young 'mega-Earth' is 23x more massive than our planet
Astronomers have discovered an unusually massive and dense exoplanet, named GJ 523b. The planet is about 2.5 times wider than Earth and has a mass nearly 23 times greater.
CME to brush past Earth today: Should we be worried?
A coronal mass ejection (CME) from the Sun is expected to brush past Earth today.
Lunar eclipse on August 28: When and where to watch
The next lunar eclipse will occur on August 28, 2026. This will be the last Moon-related eclipse of the year.
Perseid meteor shower hits peak: How to watch in India
The Perseid meteor shower has reached its peak, offering a spectacular celestial show for skywatchers across India.
First stellar stream beyond Milky Way could decode dark matter
Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery by detecting the first-ever globular cluster stellar stream outside of our Milky Way galaxy.
Perseid meteor shower peaks on Wednesday night: How to watch
The Perseid meteor shower, one of the most anticipated celestial events of the year, is set to peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
Indian start-up successfully tests its 'tow trucks' for satellites
Bengaluru-based deep-tech start-up Aule Space has made a major breakthrough by testing its relative guidance, navigation and control (GNC) technology at ISRO's Rendezvous Simulation Laboratory (RSL).
NASA's 48-year-old Voyager 2 probe to function for another year
NASA has successfully extended the operational life of its Voyager 2 spacecraft by another year.
This is the most detailed look at the Sun ever
The Inouye Solar Telescope, the world's most powerful solar telescope, has captured unprecedented images of our Sun.
Rare star system discovered in Magellanic Bridge
An international team of astronomers, led by researchers from the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), has discovered a rare star system in the Magellanic Bridge.
Key subsystems of Bharatiya Antariksh Station are now being designed
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has officially started designing key subsystems for the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), India's first indigenous space station.
Rare double meteor shower peaks tonight
Skywatchers will have a treat on the night of July 30, as two annual meteor showers will peak simultaneously.
Comet 10P/Tempel 2 visible after 5 years: How to watch
Comet 10P/Tempel 2, a comet first discovered in 1873, is currently visible from Bengaluru.
This camera can help us find more merging black holes
Scientists at the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) have found a solution to a persistent engineering problem using an off-the-shelf camera.
This is what lurks beneath volcanoes of Jupiter's moon Io
NASA's Juno spacecraft has unveiled the first-ever glimpse of the hidden heat beneath Jupiter's moon Io, the most volcanically active world in our solar system.
Why Milky Way flipped on its side 10B years ago
A team of astronomers from Durham University has revealed that the Milky Way was flipped on its side after a violent collision with a dwarf galaxy known as Gaia Sausage.
Mars once had rivers of magma under its crust
Mars, the fourth planet from the Sun, once had rivers of magma flowing under its crust, a new study has revealed.
China plans to crash 26 Mach spacecraft into an asteroid
China is gearing up for its first planetary defense mission, a project that is much more ambitious than NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART).
Space payload built by Vellore Institute students launched aboard Vikram-1
The Vellore Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh (VIT-AP University) has successfully launched its first-ever experimental space payload, VISWA-M (VIT Satellite Wavelength Analysis Module).
India's answer to SpaceX wants to launch rockets every month
Skyroot Aerospace, the first Indian private company to successfully launch a rocket into orbit, is now looking at the next phase of its journey.
India's 1st private orbital rocket, Vikram-1, blasts off to space
The Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital launch vehicle, was launched today at 12:06pm.
India's first private orbital rocket launches tomorrow
Skyroot Aerospace, a leading player in India's burgeoning private space sector, is all set to launch the country's first privately-developed orbital-class rocket.
NASA's Anil Menon embarks on first ISS mission today
Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon is all set to embark on his maiden journey to the International Space Station (ISS) today.
Wireless power transmission might become a reality on the Moon
Chinese scientists are considering the possibility of realizing Nikola Tesla's vision of wireless electricity transmission, but on the Moon.
India's biggest privately developed Earth observation satellite loses contact
GalaxEye's Mission Drishti, the world's first OptoSAR satellite and India's largest privately developed Earth observation satellite, has lost contact with its Bengaluru-based start-up.
China's Tianwen-2 reaches Earth's quasi-moon for sample mission
China's Tianwen-2 spacecraft has successfully reached Kamo'oalewa, a small asteroid that orbits the Sun in tandem with Earth.
Crescent moon to pair with Pleiades star cluster this week
In the early hours of July 11, skywatchers will be treated to a celestial spectacle as the waning crescent moon passes by the stunning Pleiades star cluster.
How world's largest camera will help unravel dark matter
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile has officially begun its ambitious Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) project.
NASA's lunar base plans are finally taking shape
NASA has awarded contracts worth a total of $590 million to three US companies: Astrobotic, Firefly Aerospace, and Intuitive Machines.
This cosmic particle might have come from 'Shadow Blaster' galaxy
A team of astronomers believes to have traced the origin of a ghostly cosmic particle to a star-forming galaxy dubbed "Shadow Blaster."
NASA announces crew for historic Artemis III Moon mission
NASA has officially announced the crew for its next major Moon mission, Artemis III.
Can meteor showers hurt future space missions?
NASA estimates that around 48.5 tons of space debris enters Earth's atmosphere every day.
Is wind blowing from our Milky Way's black hole?
After a 50-year-long quest, astronomers have finally found evidence of powerful winds emanating from Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*), the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy.
How experts plan to share news of possible intelligent life
As the search for extraterrestrial life continues, experts have released updated guidelines on how to handle potential signals from intelligent civilizations.
Earth's tilt will make June 21 the year's longest day
Mark your calendars for June 21, 2026! It will be the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, including India.
Meet John McFall, UK Paralympian soon heading to space
John McFall, a UK Paralympian and surgeon, may soon become the first person with a physical disability to live in orbit.
India's 1st private spaceplane to be drop-tested next week
AnduraX, a space technology start-up from Vijayawada, is gearing up for a major milestone in its journey.
China's Shenzhou-23 space mission to feature Hong Kong's first astronaut
China is scheduled to launch its longest human spaceflight mission to date, the Shenzhou-23.
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.