Space News
Unexpected connection: Earth's upper atmosphere mimics familiar wind patterns
A recent study has revealed that the atmospheric currents at the edge of space, specifically in the thermosphere, surprisingly mirror those closer to Earth's surface.
Astronomers discover supermassive black hole defying our knowledge of universe
Astronomers have unearthed a supermassive black hole, located in galaxy J1120+0641, using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
NASA says we're not prepared to handle asteroid strikes
NASA recently conducted a hypothetical exercise, revealing significant gaps in Earth's readiness for a potential asteroid impact.
NASA under fire for ignoring Starliner helium leak before launch
NASA's Starliner spacecraft, part of the Commercial Crew Program, has experienced helium leaks that have delayed the return of astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, from the International Space Station (ISS).
James Webb telescope spots evidence of gigantic asteroid collision
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has discovered signs of a massive collision, between two enormous asteroids in the Beta Pictoris star system.
NASA plans to launch toaster-sized 'star' to study the universe
NASA is gearing up to launch an artificial star, around the size of a toaster and equipped with eight lasers, into space.
Methane waves are shaping Saturn's largest moon, reveals MIT study
Saturn's largest moon, Titan, bears a striking resemblance to Earth due to the presence of large liquid bodies on its surface.
Strawberry Moon 2024: How to watch this spectacular celestial event
Space enthusiasts as well as skywatchers, are eagerly anticipating a unique celestial event this month, known as the Strawberry Full Moon.
NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft resumes data transmission after 7-month silence
NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft is currently the farthest man-made object from Earth, at approximately 15 billion miles away.
Star explosion to illuminate sky in once-in-a-lifetime event in 2024
For the first time in 80 years, a rare celestial event is set to occur in our Milky Way galaxy.
NASA, Boeing delay Starliner's return from ISS to June 26
NASA and Boeing have postponed the return of the Starliner capsule to Earth until at least June 26, due to ongoing thruster troubleshooting and the upcoming scheduled spacewalk.
How big is universe? Pulsing stars could help solve mystery
Recent research indicates that the study of pulsating Cepheid variable stars, such as RS Puppis, could provide a new method for measuring the universe.
NASA's Perseverance rover overcomes obstacles to explore Martian 'Bright Angel'
NASA's Perseverance rover has been exploring the southern side of Neretva Vallis, an ancient river channel on Mars, since January.
IN-SPACe announces pre-incubation program for space startups
The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) has launched a pre-incubation entrepreneurship development program.
This ancient star is racing through space at 600km/second
An ancient star, named CWISE J124909+362116.0 (J1249+36), has been observed moving through space, at an astonishing speed of nearly 600km/second.
Women's bodies may tolerate space travel better than men: Study
A recent study, published in Nature Communications, suggests that women may have a slight advantage over men in tolerating the harsh conditions of space travel.
NASA's Chandra Observatory continues to search for life beyond Earth
NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and the European Space Agency's XMM-Newton are being used by astronomers to explore the potential habitability of exoplanets.
Scientists trace 12 billion years of supermassive black hole growth
Astronomers from Penn State University have used X-ray observations and sophisticated supercomputer models, to map the evolution of supermassive black holes over a 12-billion-year period.
NASA postpones spacewalk outside ISS due to 'spacesuit discomfort'
NASA has postponed a planned spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS) due to an unspecified "spacesuit discomfort."
Ancient meteorite sample reveals secrets of early solar system
An international team of scientists has uncovered evidence of the early solar system within an ancient meteorite that landed on Earth.
How 2 Martian craters got named after UP, Bihar towns
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has officially approved naming of three newly discovered craters on Mars after a former director of India's Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) and two small towns from the Indian states of UP and Bihar.
'Once-in-a-lifetime' celestial event to create new star in sky
Astronomers are eagerly anticipating a unique celestial event that will result in a "new star" appearing in the night sky, sometime between now and September.
Astronauts may suffer permanent kidney damage after traveling to Mars
A new study has revealed that astronauts embarking on missions to Mars could potentially experience permanent kidney damage.
Did a mysterious interstellar cloud cause Earth's ice age?
Roughly two million years ago, Earth may have lost its protection from the Sun, as the solar system traversed a dense cloud of dust and gas between stars.
Enigmatic holes on Mars might hold secrets to extraterrestrial life
Mars is home to a series of enigmatic holes or pits, located on the sides of ancient volcanoes in the Tharsis region.
'Spacebug' detected on ISS, poses health risk to astronauts
A potentially hazardous "superbug" has been discovered on the International Space Station (ISS), raising health concerns for NASA's astronaut Sunita Williams and her fellow crew members.
Our universe may be connected to an anti-universe, suggests scientist
The standard model of cosmology, which explains the universe using regular matter, dark energy, and cold dark matter (CDM), has been in place for decades.
Renowned 'Earthrise' photographer and astronaut William Anders dies at 90
William A. Anders, the astronaut celebrated for capturing the iconic 'Earthrise' photo, has died in a plane crash at the age of 90.
China's Shenlong spacecraft releases mysterious object into orbit, puzzles scientists
China's experimental reusable spacecraft, Shenlong, has reportedly released an unidentified object into a low-Earth orbit, approximately 600km above the Earth.
Mysterious hourly signal from deep space is puzzling scientists
A perplexing, repeating radio signal originating from deep space in hourly intervals, has left scientists scratching their heads.
NASA allocates $10 million to Mars sample return proposals
NASA has committed $10 million toward seven proposals, aimed at refining its 15-year $11 billion plan, to gather and return samples from Mars.
Boeing's Starliner successfully docks with ISS amid technical glitches
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft has successfully transported two astronauts, Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams, to the International Space Station (ISS).
Mars in 40-days: Japanese company plans space elevator by 2050
Japanese company Obayashi Corporation has unveiled plans to construct a space elevator by 2050.
DARPA and Slingshot Aerospace develop satellite identification system for US
DARPA has collaborated with start-up Slingshot Aerospace, to create a system capable of identifying potentially harmful satellites concealed within mega-constellations.
China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe successfully lands on Moon's far side
China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe has made a successful landing on the far side of the Moon, as reported by Chinese state media agency Xinhua.
NASA orbiter discovers mysterious circular pit on Martian surface
NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has uncovered a nearly perfect circular pit on the Martian surface, sparking scientific curiosity.
Astronauts need better safety standards to survive lunar sandstorms
As NASA prepares for its return to the Moon after over 50 years, a new theory suggests astronauts may face greater risks than previously anticipated.
Boeing Starliner's first crewed launch delayed due to computer glitch
Boeing's first crewed Starliner launch, scheduled for June 1, 2024, was abruptly postponed less than four minutes before liftoff due to computer issues.
Zebrafish flourish in China's space station amid unusual behavior
Last month, China's Tiangong space station became home to four zebrafish, who are reportedly thriving in the microgravity environment of their space aquarium.
Chinese astronauts set spacewalk record during space station armor installation
Two astronauts from the Shenzhou-18 mission, aboard China's Tiangong Space Station, have set a new national record for spacewalking.