Space News
NASA's 600kg satellite is plunging to Earth: Should we worry?
NASA's Van Allen Probe A, a 600kg satellite launched in 2012, is hurtling back to Earth after spending nearly seven years studying the planet's dangerous radiation belts.
This start-up is making satellites that will return to Earth
Brian Taylor, a SpaceX veteran who helped build satellites for networks like Starlink and Amazon's Leo, has launched a new start-up called Lux Aeterna.
Could prime numbers help us unlock secrets of black holes?
In a groundbreaking study, scientists have proposed that prime numbers could hold the key to understanding the chaotic regions inside black holes.
NASA's experiment to deflect an asteroid in 2022 was successful
In a groundbreaking planetary defense experiment, NASA crashed a spacecraft into the asteroid Dimorphos in 2022.
Why we haven't heard from aliens yet
A new study by the SETI Institute has found that stormy space weather may be masking signals from extraterrestrial life.
This is the most complete map of Milky Way's center
Astronomers have unveiled a high-resolution map of the cold gas at the center of our galaxy, the Milky Way.
Mouse gives birth to 28 pups after returning from space
A female mouse that spent almost two weeks aboard China's Tiangong Space Station has given birth to a total of 28 pups in three litters.
You can see Blood Moon, sunrise simultaneously on March 3
On March 3, 2026, a unique astronomical phenomenon known as a selenelion will occur.
NASA delays Moon landing to 2028 in historic Artemis shift
NASA has announced a major shift in its Artemis III mission, which was supposed to be the first crewed Moon landing in over 50 years.
One of the universe's largest stars is about to burst
WOH G64, one of the largest stars in the universe, has undergone a major transformation since 2014.
Rare 6-planet parade lights up skies on February 28
Skywatchers are in for a rare treat as six planets—Mercury, Venus, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus, and Jupiter—will appear together in the evening sky this Saturday.
First-in-India: Private firm Agnikul cluster fires 3 rocket engines
Chennai-based start-up Agnikul Cosmos has made a major breakthrough in India's private space sector.
Celestial anomaly sends radio signals to Earth every 22 minutes
A celestial anomaly is sending radio signals to Earth every 22 minutes.
NASA's Artemis II Moon mission won't take off in March
NASA has announced a delay in its Artemis II mission, the first crewed lunar flight in over 50 years.
This tool can help prevent satellite collisions in Earth's orbit
Researchers at the University of Manchester have developed a groundbreaking system aimed at preventing satellite collisions in Earth's increasingly crowded orbits.
James Webb telescope maps Uranus's upper atmosphere for first time
An international team of astronomers has mapped the vertical structure of Uranus's upper atmosphere for the first time.
New comet may outshine Venus this year: Check viewing tips
A newly discovered comet, C/2026 A1 (MAPS), is hurtling toward the Sun and could be visible in India's evening skies in early April.
This planetary system 116 light-years away has left astronomers baffled
A team of astronomers has discovered an unusual exoplanetary system located some 116 light-years away.
2 celestial events to light up sky on February 19
On February 19, 2026, skywatchers will be treated to two celestial events.
NASA is testing if humans can land spacecraft while dizzy
NASA is conducting a unique experiment to see if astronauts can land a spacecraft on the Moon while feeling dizzy.
NASA internships for summer 2026 now open: How to apply
NASA is offering an incredible opportunity for students, including undergraduates, graduates, and some international students through partner country agreements.
Comet from solar system's edge now visible: How to watch
A rare celestial visitor, Comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos), is currently visible in Indian skies.
NASA astronauts can now carry smartphones on upcoming space missions
In a groundbreaking move, NASA has announced that its astronauts will be allowed to bring their smartphones into space for the first time.
Why NASA's Artemis 2 crew don't want to be remembered
NASA's Artemis 2 mission is set to make history by sending four astronauts on a crewed journey around the Moon.
India eyes 10% of $1.8T global space economy by 2035
India's space sector may capture 8-10% of the global space economy, estimated at $1.8 trillion, by 2035.
NASA's Artemis II mission to be launched in March
NASA has officially delayed the launch of its crewed Artemis II mission from February to March 2026.
How NASA will protect Artemis II astronauts from space radiation
NASA is gearing up for the Artemis II mission.
Union Budget 2026: Space department allocation up by around ₹290cr
The Indian government's allocation for the Department of Space in the Union Budget for 2026-27 has been increased by ₹289 crore, or just over 2%.
SpaceX wants to put 1M solar-powered data centers in space
SpaceX has filed a proposal with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to deploy as many as one million solar-powered satellites.
A molecule that hints at life's origins found in space
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have found the largest organic molecule containing sulfur in interstellar space.
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.