Space News
Union Cabinet approves ISRO's Chandrayaan-4, Venus mission, Indian space station
The Union Cabinet has given the green light to several ambitious projects by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Company behind first private Moon-landing to build lunar communication infrastructure
NASA has awarded a contract worth up to $4.82 billion to Intuitive Machines, a Houston-based aerospace company.
Wonder what life's like on ISS? Astronauts share insights
NASA's astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, currently residing on the International Space Station, have shared their experiences of life in space. Williams calls it her "happy place."
SpaceX crew returns to Earth after first-ever private spacewalk
Polaris Dawn mission, a private space expedition by SpaceX, has successfully concluded with the safe return of its four astronauts.
New theory challenges existence of unseen Planet Nine
The existence of the hypothetical Planet Nine, believed to be lurking on the fringes of our solar system, is being questioned by new astrophysical research.
Sunita Williams to vote from space: How is it possible?
NASA astronauts, Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, have announced their plans to participate in upcoming US presidential election on November 5, from space.
Iran successfully sends a satellite to space
Iran has successfully launched a satellite into space via a rocket developed by its paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, according to state-run media reports.
Stranded in space, Sunita Williams shares experiences of extended stay
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, currently stationed at the International Space Station (ISS), said it's been tough dealing with their Boeing spacecraft leaving without them, and the prospect of spending several extra months in space.
NASA mission to explore Jupiter's moon will launch next month
NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft is set to launch next month, following a successful review of its mission readiness.
Elon Musk unveils roadmap to establish self-sustaining city on Mars
Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, has announced the company's plans to launch its first uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years.
ESA's 24-year-old satellite set to make 'targeted' re-entry tomorrow
The European Space Agency (ESA) is preparing for a historic event as its Salsa satellite, after 24 years of service, is set to make a "targeted" re-entry into Earth's atmosphere tomorrow (September 8).
Milky Way and its neighboring galaxy may have already collided
A recent study suggests that our Milky Way galaxy could be much larger than previously thought, potentially overlapping with the neighboring Andromeda galaxy.
SpaceX Starship's explosion led to gigantic hole in Earth's ionosphere
A high-altitude explosion of SpaceX's Starship rocket last year, resulted in a temporary tear in the upper atmosphere, according to a new study by Russian scientists.
Boeing's Starliner lands on Earth without astronauts
Boeing's Starliner space capsule has successfully landed on Earth, marking the end of an extended mission.
Witness rare partial eclipse of Harvest Moon on September 17
While all full moons are remarkable, the Full Harvest Moon in September stands out.
Moon had volcanoes erupting when dinosaurs were ruling Earth: Study
A groundbreaking study has revealed that the Moon was volcanically active around 120 million years ago, during the era when dinosaurs inhabited Earth.
Space start-up seeks ₹50cr funding, projects ₹100cr revenue next fiscal
SpaceZone India, a Chennai-based space technology start-up, launched its first reusable hybrid rocket, Rhumi-1 last month.
Is anyone there? SETI tries new trick for finding aliens
The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) recently conducted an extensive exploration of more than 1,300 galaxies.
Boeing's Starliner is now making 'strange' noises, social media reacts
A crew member on board Boeing's Starliner recently reported hearing unusual sonar-like sounds.
NASA's solar sail successfully deployed: Will it revolutionize space travel?
NASA's Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) has successfully deployed its wings in space, more than four months after its launch.
21-year-old makes history as youngest woman in space
Blue Origin has successfully completed its eighth crewed spaceflight.
Boeing Starliner set to return without astronauts on September 6
NASA has confirmed that Boeing's Starliner capsule is scheduled to leave the International Space Station (ISS) on September 6, if weather conditions permit and no technical issues arise.
NASA's suborbital rocket confirms existence of global electric field
An international team of scientists has measured an Earth-wide electric field, known as the ambipolar electric field, using observations from NASA's suborbital rocket.
How Chinese scientists produced water from lunar soil
Chinese scientists have developed a novel method to produce significant amounts of water using lunar soil, as reported by state broadcaster CCTV.
SpaceX's Polaris Dawn launch delayed due to helium leak
SpaceX has postponed the launch of its groundbreaking Polaris Dawn mission, initially set for today from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
James Webb Space Telescope could solve biggest crisis in cosmology
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has provided new insights into the expansion speed of the universe, potentially resolving a long-standing issue known as the Hubble tension.
Milky Way has 50% chance of colliding with its neighbor
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Helsinki and Durham University in England, has brought forth a surprising revelation.
SpaceX's Polaris Dawn to set altitude record for female astronauts
SpaceX's upcoming Polaris Dawn mission is set to make history by reaching an altitude above Earth, that no crewed spacecraft has achieved since the Apollo era.
Sunita Williams to return on SpaceX vehicle in February 2025
NASA has announced that two of its astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, currently aboard the International Space Station, will return to Earth on a SpaceX vehicle in February 2025.
Black holes could be a solution to our energy crisis
Avi Loeb, a professor from Harvard has put forth a groundbreaking concept in his latest research paper, "Illumination of a Planet by a Black Hole Moon as a Technological Signature."
ISRO aims to bring lunar soil to Earth by 2027
Indian Space Research Organisation has set a three-year goal to retrieve lunar soil and return it to Earth.
India's first reusable hybrid rocket RHUMI-1 successfully launched
India has successfully launched its first reusable hybrid rocket, RHUMI-1.
Strange object traveling at 600km/s through Milky Way baffles scientists
Astronomers and citizen scientists have discovered an unusual object, potentially a faint red star, moving at an extraordinary speed through the Milky Way.
ISRO sets timeline for India's first manned mission to Moon
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced its ambitious plan to send humans to the Moon and return them safely within the next two decades.
China developing $18B launch system to transport resources from Moon
Chinese scientists are undertaking an ambitious $18 billion project, aimed at creating a magnetic launch system.
Chandrayaan-3 makes breakthrough discovery on the lunar surface
India's Chandrayaan-3 mission has made a significant discovery, just before its first anniversary.
Once-in-a-decade event! Super Blue Moon appears over India tonight
Skywatchers in India are in for a celestial treat tonight with the appearance of a rare phenomenon - a Super Blue Moon.
China's magnetic launcher on Moon will transport resources to Earth
Chinese scientists have proposed an innovative magnetic launcher to transport lunar resources back to Earth, in a cost-effective manner.
Scientists discover new electromagnetic wave impacting Earth's radiation belts
A groundbreaking discovery has been made by two scientists from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, Professor Emeritus Vikas Sonwalkar and Assistant Professor Amani Reddy.
NASA's quantum sensor measures ISS vibrations in a first
NASA's Cold Atom Lab (CAL) has achieved a significant breakthrough by using an ultra-cool quantum sensor to measure the subtle vibrations of the International Space Station (ISS).