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Starlink rival 'Project Kuiper' now calls itself Amazon Leo
Amazon has officially rebranded its satellite internet initiative, Project Kuiper, to Amazon Leo.
Our solar system might be moving quicker than expected
A team of researchers led by astrophysicist Lukas Bohme from Bielefeld University has challenged the established standard model of cosmology with new findings.
Watch: Dying star turns into supernova 22M light-years away
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists at the European Southern Observatory (ESO) have captured the first moments of a dying star.
Blue Origin successfully launches NASA satellites that will study Mars
Jeff Bezos's space company, Blue Origin, has successfully launched its New Glenn rocket from Florida.
Why Blue Origin postponed launch of NASA's Mars mission again
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket launch has been delayed due to extreme solar storms. It was carrying NASA's twin ESCAPADE orbiters to Mars.
Why Blue Origin postponed launch of NASA's ESCAPADE Mars mission
Jeff Bezos's space company, Blue Origin, has postponed the launch of NASA's ESCAPADE Mars mission.
Why commercial rockets can't be launched during daytime in US
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a restriction on all US commercial rocket launches to nighttime hours, starting tomorrow.
ISRO's Chandrayaan-2 reveals secrets of the Moon's polar regions
The Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter has made a major breakthrough in lunar exploration.
This moon of Saturn might support life after all
A new study led by Oxford University researchers has found significant heat flow at the north pole of Saturn's moon Enceladus.
Weather of brown dwarf 20 light-years away has been mapped
Astronomers have successfully mapped the atmospheric features of a planetary-mass brown dwarf, an object that sits between a star and a planet.
Two asteroids hit Moon, sending bright flash visible from Earth
In a notable astronomical event, two asteroids collided with the Moon last week. The first impact occurred on October 30, followed by a second one on November 1.
Universe expansion is slowing, not accelerating, new study claims
A new study has challenged the long-accepted theory that the universe is expanding at an accelerating rate.
First stars born after Big Bang might have been discovered
Astronomers from the University of Toledo, Ohio, led by Ari Visbal, think they may have found the first stars that formed after the Big Bang.
India's 1st electric rocket 'Vayuputhra' to be launched soon
Chennai-based Space Kidz India is gearing up to launch 'Vayuputhra,' India's first electricity-powered eco-friendly rocket.
This is the most powerful black hole flare ever seen
Astronomers have detected the most powerful black hole flare in history, a discovery that provides unprecedented insights into supermassive black hole behavior and cosmic extremes.
Southern Taurid meteor shower peaks tonight: How to watch
The Southern Taurid meteor shower is set to peak overnight from November 4-5.
Biggest and brightest supermoon in 6 years rises tomorrow
Prepare for a celestial spectacle this week! The largest supermoon since 2019 will grace the night sky on November 5.
SpaceX launches satellite that could lead to private space station
SpaceX has successfully launched a satellite that could be instrumental in the development of a private space station.
Why is the China-Argentina Radio Telescope not operational yet?
The China-Argentina Radio Telescope (CART), a state-of-the-art facility developed through a long-standing collaboration between China and Argentina, is facing major delays.
Meteors to 'Beaver Moon': All notable astronomical events in November
This November promises a spectacular array of celestial events, from a supermoon to notable planetary events and mesmerizing meteor showers.
This is why we haven't found intelligent life beyond Earth
A recent study by Dr. Robin Corbet, a senior scientist at the University of Maryland and an astrophysicist at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, has proposed "radical mundanity" as a possible explanation for the Fermi Paradox.
Watch: This nebula 10,000 light-years away looks like a bat
Astronomers have spotted a nebula resembling a bat, spreading its wings in deep space.
China launches Shenzhou-21 mission: Crew includes youngest astronaut, 4 mice
China has successfully launched its Shenzhou-21 mission, marking a major step in its ambitious space exploration program. The spacecraft is now docked at the Tiangong space station.
3I/ATLAS turns blue near Sun, defying typical comet behavior
Astronomers have observed a surprising transformation in the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS.
Not Sun, but Jupiter is father of the solar system
A recent study by scientists at Rice University has revealed that Jupiter played a crucial role in the formation of Earth, Mars, and Venus.
Is 3I/ATLAS an alien spacecraft? Mystery may end this week
The long-standing question of whether aliens exist could be answered on October 30.
Is dark matter altering how we view the universe?
A recent study published in Physics Letters B has proposed that dark matter could be influencing the light we see from distant galaxies.
Cleaning space debris without touching it might soon be possible
A pioneering project, dubbed ALBATOR, is investigating the use of ion beams to clear hazardous space debris from a distance.
This theory might explain whether we are alone in universe
The question of whether we are alone in the universe has long fascinated humanity.
Where iconic spacecraft are located in October's night sky
The launch of spaceflight has revolutionized our understanding of the solar system.
Japan successfully launches new rocket carrying cargo to space station
Japan has successfully launched its new flagship H3 rocket, carrying an unmanned cargo spacecraft, HTV-X1.
What makes the 4MOST telescope so special?
The 4-meter Multi-Object Spectroscopic Telescope (4MOST) has successfully captured its first light.
Radio signals from comet 12P/Pons-Brooks detected: Why it matters
A team of astronomers from the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory, Chinese Academy of Sciences, has made significant findings.
'Solitary' star Fomalhaut visible in the sky: How to watch
As the leaves begin to change, one star in particular signals the arrival of autumn, Fomalhaut.
Watch: Three Earth-sized exoplanets found 190 light-years away
An international team of scientists has discovered three Earth-sized exoplanets in the TOI-2267 binary star system, located some 190 light-years away.
We finally know why Sun's outer atmosphere is so hot
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have found elusive small-scale torsional Alfven waves in the Sun's corona.
Agnikul successfully tests dual 3D-printed rocket engines for upcoming launch
In a major breakthrough, Indian space start-up Agnikul Cosmos has successfully test-fired two electric pump-fed semi-cryogenic rocket engines simultaneously.
Almost 90 stellar streams identified by ESA: What are they?
Using the European Space Agency's (ESA) Gaia satellite, astronomers have discovered 87 stellar streams linked to globular clusters (GCs) in our Milky Way galaxy.
'Take vacation before October-29': Why object 3I/ATLAS has spooked scientists
A Harvard astrophysicist has sparked a wave of online speculation with his cryptic warning to "take vacations before October 29."
Why a plan to launch space mirrors has spooked scientists
California-based start-up Reflect Orbital has announced its plan to launch a massive mirror into space next year.
We finally know how galaxies in early universe were like
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has offered a detailed view of galaxy formation in the early universe.
Complex organic molecules found outside Milky Way for first time
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have found complex organic molecules outside the Milky Way for the first time.
SpaceX's Starship might make a trip to Uranus possible
The 2022 Decadal Survey by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) has identified Uranus as the top priority for space exploration.
This distant massive galaxy has revealed secrets of early universe
Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and Atacama Large Millimeter/sub-millimeter Array (ALMA), astronomers have studied a distant massive galaxy called A1689-zD1.
Is dark matter responsible for our galaxy's glow?
The center of our galaxy, the Milky Way, is home to a strange and diffuse glow that has baffled scientists for years.