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Vanished Andromeda star leaves behind strange red glow: What's happening?
Astronomers are puzzled by the disappearance of a yellow supergiant star, M31-2014-DS1, in the Andromeda galaxy.
Scientists unveil most detailed map of dark matter
Scientists have unveiled the most detailed map of dark matter, a mysterious and invisible substance that makes up about five times more of the universe than ordinary matter.
This start-up will send human ashes to space for $249
Space Beyond, a start-up founded by Ryan Mitchell, is set to revolutionize the way we think about memorial services.
Sonic booms may help track falling space junk
As space exploration continues to expand, so does the problem of space debris.
Rare planetary parade to light up skies in February
Skywatchers are in for a treat as a rare planetary parade is set to take place on February 28, 2026.
ISRO requires 2-3 years to replace 3 lost strategic satellites
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will take two to three years to replace three strategic satellites that were lost in the last year.
Why India's reliance on foreign satellite data will go down
The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) has signed an agreement with four homegrown space tech start-ups to create India's first privately-led Earth observation (EO) satellite constellation.
Some asteroids become more lethal during Earth entry, study finds
A recent study has warned that certain types of asteroids, particularly iron-rich ones, could pose a greater threat to Earth than previously thought.
Most powerful solar radiation storm since 2003 hits Earth
The National Weather Service's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) is monitoring a powerful solar radiation storm.
Solar storm alert! X-class flare and CME racing toward Earth
The Sun has unleashed a powerful X-class solar flare, along with a fast-moving coronal mass ejection (CME) headed straight for Earth.
32 light-years: This is the longest stellar jet ever recorded
Astronomers have used the Hubble Space Telescope to observe a massive protostar, 20 times larger than our Sun, illuminating interstellar clouds.
Space travel changes brain structure, study reveals
A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) has found that long-duration space travel can alter the structure and position of astronauts' brains.
Why Indian private satellites on PSLV-C62 mission weren't insured
The recent failure of ISRO's PSLV-C62-EOS-N1 mission has highlighted a major gap in India's private space sector: satellite insurance.
Moon is eating our atmosphere over billions of years
A recent study has revealed that the Moon has been "eating" molecules from Earth's atmosphere for billions of years.
Spanish satellite survives ISRO's PSLV-C62 mission failure, sends back data
In a surprising turn of events, the Kestrel Initial Demonstrator (KID) capsule from Spanish start-up Orbital Paradigm has survived the failure of ISRO's latest PSLV-C62 mission.
When and how to watch the 'great comet of 2026'
Comet C/2025 R3 (Pan-STARRS) is an icy comet discovered in September 2025 by the Pan-STARRS survey telescope in Hawaii.
For ₹2cr, you can now book a hotel on Moon
A company called GRU Space has announced its plan to build a series of increasingly complex habitats on the Moon. The final product will be a hotel modeled after San Francisco's Palace of the Fine Arts.
This massive 2,300-foot asteroid spins every 2 minutes!
A group of ultra-fast-rotating asteroids has been discovered in the solar system, with one of them spinning at an unprecedented speed.
Why space tech start-ups in India are ramping up hiring
India's space technology start-ups are witnessing a major hiring spree, according to a report by the Economic Times.
This Indian start-up is launching a satellite for in-orbit refueling
Chennai-based space start-up, OrbitAid Aerospace, is gearing up to launch AyulSAT, a pioneering satellite for in-orbit refueling.
Watch: Astronaut captures stunning time-lapse of zodiacal light from ISS
Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Kimiya Yui has shared a breathtaking time-lapse video of Earth from the International Space Station (ISS).
NASA's first crewed lunar-mission in decades may launch in February
NASA is gearing up for its first crewed Moon mission in over 50 years, the Artemis II.
SpaceX to launch NASA's exoplanet-hunting satellite today: Where to watch
SpaceX is all set to launch NASA's next exoplanet mission today.
ISRO to launch Earth observation satellite on January 12
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) will kick off its 2026 launch calendar with the PSLV-C62 mission on January 12.
Astronomers discover new object that could unlock dark matter secrets
Astronomers have discovered a new celestial object, dubbed "Cloud-9."
Missed the Wolf Moon? January still offers more celestial events
As we step into January, NASA has released a guide to some of the most spectacular celestial events that will grace the winter night sky.
ISRO's dust detector has spotted IDPs: What are they?
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced a major breakthrough with its home-made dust detector, the Dust EXperiment (DEX).
SpaceX's 1st 2026 mission carries an Italian satellite to space
SpaceX has kicked off its 2026 campaign with a Falcon 9 rocket launch.
Wolf Moon: When to see 2026's first supermoon
Astronomers and skywatchers are gearing up for a rare celestial event—the "Wolf Moon" on January 3.
Why Artemis II is NASA's most critical mission in decades
After years of planning and development, NASA is gearing up for a major milestone in space exploration.
How Moon gave an orbital boost to Chandrayaan-3's propulsion module
India's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft experienced an unexpected orbital boost due to a gravitational interaction with the Moon.
Wolf Supermoon rises this week: When, how to watch
The first full Moon of 2026, popularly known as the Wolf Supermoon, will grace the night sky on January 3.
Quadrantids meteor shower peaks next week: How to see it
Skywatchers around the world are gearing up for a spectacular celestial show as the annual Quadrantid meteor shower peaks next week.
ISRO's new launch-pad at Sriharikota to be ready by 2029
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is working on a third launch pad at its Sriharikota spaceport.
These were the most exciting exoplanets discovered in 2025
In 2025, the number of confirmed exoplanets tracked by NASA surpassed a staggering 6,000.
China targets Moon's south pole, asteroid sample return in 2026
China's National Space Administration has unveiled an ambitious plan for five major space missions in 2026.
ESA outlines major Moon, Mars and satellite missions for 2026
The European Space Agency (ESA) has unveiled an ambitious plan for 2026, featuring a series of groundbreaking space missions. These include lunar flybys, asteroid studies, and Mercury orbit insertion.
Space missions in 2026: NASA, ISRO, SpaceX and more
The year 2026 is set to be a major milestone in space exploration, with several international agencies planning ambitious missions.
2025's last meteor shower peaks tonight: How to watch Ursids?
The Ursid meteor shower, the last major shooting star display of 2025, will peak tonight.
Astronomers might have discovered a superkilonova: Why it matters
Astronomers may have detected the first-ever 'superkilonova,' an explosive cosmic event.
This is how bright blue cosmic blasts take place
Astronomers have made a major breakthrough in understanding the origin of powerful blue cosmic explosions.
Interestellar comet passes Earth tonight: How to watch once-in-a-lifetime event
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, a rare celestial object from beyond our solar system, is set to make its closest approach to Earth today.
Losing all our satellites might become a reality one day
A recent study has warned of a potential disaster in low-Earth orbit, where a solar storm could trigger satellite collisions.
3I/ATLAS, rare interstellar comet, nears Earth this week
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is set to pass close to Earth on December 19. The celestial body was first spotted in mid-2025 by the ATLAS survey.
Geminid meteor shower peaks tonight: When and how to watch
The Geminid meteor shower, one of the most reliable and spectacular celestial events, is set to peak overnight from Saturday into early Sunday.
Did you know? Earth has a tail like Mercury
Like Mercury, our planet Earth also has a tail. However, unlike the tails of comets and other celestial bodies, Earth's tail is formed by its magnetic field, or magnetosphere.
First-in-history: Voyager 1 will be 1 light-day away in 2026
NASA's Voyager 1, the farthest human-made object from Earth, is set to reach a historic milestone in November 2026.
Why most space telescope images could be blurry by 2030
A NASA-led study has warned that the increasing number of satellites in Earth's orbit could ruin over 95% of images taken by some space telescopes in the next decade.
Geminid meteor shower peaks this week: How to watch
The Geminid meteor shower, one of the most anticipated celestial events of December, will peak on the night of December 13.
'Not fake': Ex-NASA astronaut on Kim Kardashian's Moon landing claim
Former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino has responded to Kim Kardashian's recent claim about the Apollo 11 mission.
Shubhanshu Shukla supports AI use in space programs, research
Astronaut and Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has emphasized the need for increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) in space programs and research.