Space News
24 Apr 2024
StartupsThis start-up is planning to mine asteroids for precious metals
AstroForge, a California-based start-up founded by Matt Gialich and Jose Acain in 2022, is making strides in the burgeoning field of asteroid mining.
24 Apr 2024
StartupsSpace start-up claims to have discovered propellant-free propulsion system
Exodus Propulsion Technologies, a space start-up, has announced a significant advancement in propellant-free propulsion.
23 Apr 2024
MoonAsteroid Kamo'oalewa may have originated from Moon, astronomers claim
A team of astronomers led by Yifei Jiao at Tsinghua University has proposed that the near-Earth asteroid Kamo'oalewa, measuring between 130-328 feet in diameter, may have originated from the Moon.
17 Apr 2024
NASANASA's Dragonfly mission to Saturn's moon Titan gets green light
NASA has received approval to send a drone-like explorer, named Dragonfly, to Titan, Saturn's largest moon.
17 Apr 2024
European Space AgencyESA's Gaia uncovers largest stellar black hole in Milky Way
The European Space Agency's (ESA) Gaia mission has made a significant discovery - the largest stellar black hole in our galaxy, the Milky Way.
16 Apr 2024
NASANASA identifies origin of space debris that damaged US home
NASA has confirmed the source of the mysterious debris that caused significant damage to a Naples, Florida home on March 8.
16 Apr 2024
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)ISRO successfully tests groundbreaking lightweight nozzle for rocket engines
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully tested a lightweight Carbon-Carbon (C-C) nozzle, marking a significant advancement in rocket engine technology.
16 Apr 2024
NASANASA seeks faster, more affordable Mars sample return to Earth
NASA is actively seeking a more economical and swifter method to retrieve samples from Mars due to budgetary restrictions.
15 Apr 2024
Science and TechnologyRare celestial event to shed light on Stonehenge's lunar connection
During an upcoming rare lunar event, a new project is set to investigate the connection between Wiltshire-based pre-historic megalithic structure Stonehenge and the Moon.
14 Apr 2024
RobotsThis mini robot can hop in zero-gravity to investigate asteroids
SpaceHopper, a revolutionary three-legged robot, is set to change the way we explore low-gravity environments like those found on asteroids and moons.
13 Apr 2024
NASANASA's Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft undergoes testing for Moon mission
NASA's upcoming lunar spacecraft, the Artemis 2 Orion, has begun critical testing at the Kennedy Space Center.
13 Apr 2024
Elon MuskSpaceX's Starship set to reach new heights for Mars missions
SpaceX's Starship, currently the world's largest rocket, is set to become even larger.
13 Apr 2024
NASANASA's DART mission inadvertently redirects space debris toward Mars
In an unforeseen turn of events, NASA's asteroid deflection mission from September 2022, has inadvertently set a trajectory for space debris toward Mars.
13 Apr 2024
SpaceXSpaceX achieves new milestone with 20th Falcon 9 re-flight
SpaceX has set a new benchmark in space technology by successfully launching its Falcon 9 rocket.
12 Apr 2024
SpaceXSpaceX gearing up for historic 20th Falcon 9 launch
Elon Musk-owned SpaceX is gearing up to make history with the 20th launch of its Falcon 9 booster, the Booster 1062, today (April 12).
12 Apr 2024
Blue OriginVijayawada-born pilot set to become India's first space tourist
Gopichand Thotakura, a pilot and entrepreneur hailing from Vijayawada, is set to become the second Indian to journey into space.
09 Apr 2024
Solar EclipseIndia's Aditya-L1 has perpetual view of solar eclipse: Here's how
India's first mission to explore the Sun, Aditya-L1, is witnessing a continuous total solar eclipse since its launch earlier this year.
08 Apr 2024
Solar EclipseTotal solar eclipse 2024: Where and how to watch it
Today (April 8), a rare astronomical phenomenon, a total solar eclipse, will occur.
04 Apr 2024
United States of AmericaLargest digital camera ever created for astronomy begins mission
US government-backed SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in California has completed work on Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) Camera, the largest digital camera ever created for astronomy.
03 Apr 2024
NASAUS government commissions NASA to create lunar timekeeping system
The White House has tasked NASA with the creation of a unique time reference system for the Moon, dubbed Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC).
23 Mar 2024
MoonIntuitive Machines gears up for second lunar expedition in 2024
Intuitive Machines, a pioneer in commercial lunar landings, is preparing for its second Moon mission this year.
22 Mar 2024
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)ISRO successfully lands India's first reusable launch vehicle 'Pushpak'
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has made a significant stride in reusable launch vehicle (RLV) technology today.
19 Mar 2024
Space AdventuresSpaceVIP to offer a luxury dining experience in space
SpaceVIP, a premier space travel company, is set to provide food connoisseurs and space enthusiasts with an unparalleled dining experience in the stratosphere.
09 Mar 2024
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)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
NASAScientists 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
NASANASA 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
NASAOxygen 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
SpaceXSpaceX 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.
04 Mar 2024
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)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
ChinaChina 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.
27 Feb 2024
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)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
NASAUS 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
RussiaRussia 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 OriginBlue 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
NASAUS 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 HoleScientists 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.
21 Feb 2024
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)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
NASANASA 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
SpaceXSpaceX 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.
17 Feb 2024
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)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
SpaceXOdysseus 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
ChinaChina 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
NASACollins 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 MuskMapping 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
AstronomyOur 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
NASAMars 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
AstronomyAstronomers 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
RussiaMeet 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
MarsHumans have dumped 7,000kg of junk on Mars to date
Humans have been leaving their mark on Mars for years now.
01 Feb 2024
SpaceXSpaceX 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
JapanJapan'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.
28 Jan 2024
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)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
NASANASA'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
NASANASA'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
JapanJapan'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
JapanJapanese 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
JapanJapan'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.
18 Jan 2024
James Webb Space TelescopeOldest 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 GovernmentNASA'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.
06 Jan 2024
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)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.
06 Jan 2024
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)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.
01 Jan 2024
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)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.
01 Jan 2024
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)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).
