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NASA's $5.2B probe begins journey to Jupiter's icy moon Europa
NASA has successfully launched a $5.2 billion probe, the Europa Clipper, on a 1.8 billion mile journey to Jupiter and its icy moon Europa.
Rare supermoon phenomenon to grace the sky on October 17
The night sky is about to treat us with a rare spectacle on October 17, with the arrival of this month's full moon - the Hunter's Moon.
NASA mission to explore Jupiter's 'potentially habitable' moon launches today
NASA is gearing up for the launch of its ambitious Europa Clipper mission today at 8:30 pm IST.
Indian astrophotographers capture comet seen once in 80,000 years
Indian astrophotographers have managed to capture the rare Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS). This celestial event, which started in early October, was visible from different parts of India.
SpaceX catches Starship's Super Heavy booster after 5th flight test
SpaceX has successfully conducted its fifth test flight of the Starship rocket, a major milestone in space exploration technology.
ShakthiSAT: India to train 12,000 girls in space technology
Aerospace start-up Space Kidz India has launched an ambitious global project, "ShakthiSAT."
Red dwarf flares could be dangerous to potential extraterrestrial life
Red dwarf stars, or M-class stars, are smaller and cooler than our Sun. They account for roughly 70% of the Milky Way's stellar population.
Gravity exists without mass? New theory challenges dark matter's existence
A revolutionary study by Richard Lieu, a renowned professor of physics and astronomy at the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), upends the centuries-old notion that gravity needs mass.
SpaceX receives FAA nod to resume Falcon 9 launches
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has cleared SpaceX to resume its Falcon 9 launches.
Is there a 5th force? Asteroid Bennu's data suggests so
Asteroid Bennu, a near-Earth object, has played a key role in improving our knowledge of asteroids and Earth's history.
Space debris: A 'ticking time bomb' threatening astronauts and satellites
The vast expanse of space offers incredible opportunities for humanity, but it also comes with hidden dangers.
There's now a basketball court-sized 'Moon' on Earth
The European Space Agency (ESA) and the German Aerospace Center have created an ambitious project to simulate the Moon's conditions on Earth.
ISRO's PSLV-C37, which launched 104 satellites, falls into Atlantic Ocean
The upper stage of India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C37), which made history by launching a record 104 satellites in 2017, has safely re-entered Earth's atmosphere.
SpaceX launches 'Hera' mission to study asteroid deflected by NASA
The European Space Agency (ESA)'s Hera mission has successfully been launched.
SpaceX-rival Blue Origin to launch new crew capsule tomorrow
Blue Origin, the space exploration company founded by Jeff Bezos, is gearing up for the inaugural launch of its latest crew capsule, the RSS Karman Line.
Earth may have 'stolen' its Moon, new research suggests
The unique mass ratio between Earth and its single moon has long intrigued scientists, as it differs from other planets in our solar system that either have multiple moons or none at all.
Major geomagnetic storm expected on Earth this week: Know why
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has put out a heads-up about a geomagnetic storm that's on its way to Earth. This is the second one in just five months!
Why Chandrayaan-4 will be India's most difficult space mission ever
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has revelead details for the Chandrayaan-4 mission, which is all set to take off in 2029.
Annular solar eclipse today: Check out the best viewing locations
Today, sky lovers around the globe are in for a treat with a spectacular celestial show — an annular solar eclipse!
'Sub-Earth' exoplanet discovered around nearest single star to solar system
Astronomers have discovering a planet that orbits Barnard's star, the closest single star to our solar system.
Passing comet turns Bengaluru skies pink, green, and yellow
Bengaluru's skyline has turned into a stunning canvas of pink, green, and yellow colors thanks to a passing comet.
Will India witness the annular solar eclipse on October 2?
On October 2, skywatchers globally will get a front-row seat to an annular solar eclipse.
Why NASA is developing a time zone for Moon
NASA is moving ahead with its plan to introduce a standard time zone on the Moon, called Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC).
SpaceX Dragon capsule docks at ISS to rescue Sunita Williams
SpaceX's Dragon capsule has made a successful docking at the International Space Station (ISS), marking a significant step in the mission to rescue astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams stranded there.
Dark matter may interact with regular matter beyond gravity: Study
Dark matter is thought to be five times heftier than the regular matter we know of.
Chandrayaan-3 rover lands in Moon's oldest crater
India's lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, has pulled off an incredible feat by landing in Moon's oldest crater.
Scientists discover potential hidden structure within Earth's core
A team of scientists led by Joanne Stephenson from the Australian National University, has made a groundbreaking discovery suggesting the existence of a hidden structure within Earth's inner core.
China unveils lightweight spacesuit for its 2030 lunar landing mission
China just revealed its first-ever lunar spacesuit, marking a huge leap toward its goal of sending humans to the Moon by 2030.
SpaceX Crew-9 mission launched to rescue Sunita Williams from ISS
SpaceX's Crew-9 mission has lifted off from the Space Launch Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
Supernova radiation may have triggered species diversification on Earth: Study
A recent study led by Caitlyn Nojiri from UC Santa Cruz and published in the Astrophysical Journal Letters, points to a mind-blowing possibility: a supernova explosion nearby might have really shaken things up for life on Earth.
SpaceX's Crew-9 mission to rescue stranded astronauts launches tomorrow
SpaceX's Crew-9 mission, carrying NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, is set to launch on Saturday.
NASA delays mission to bring back Sunita Williams from ISS
NASA and SpaceX have announced a delay in the launch of their Crew-9 mission, originally scheduled for September 26. It is meant to bring back astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams from the International Space Station (ISS).
3 asteroids to pass Earth this week, NASA confirms
This September, three asteroids are set to make their close approach to Earth.
SpaceX targeting 5 Starship missions to Mars within 2 years
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a timeline for the company's ambitious Starship mission to Mars.
NASA planning $19.5M mission to send artificial 'star' into space
NASA is preparing to launch an artificial star into space, in a groundbreaking mission led by researchers at George Mason University.
Einstein's theory debunked? Black holes could be frozen stars
A groundbreaking study has proposed a radical new theory about black holes, challenging long-held scientific beliefs.
NASA invites public to design navigation tech for Artemis missions
NASA's public competition, the Lunar Navigation Challenge, aims to develop innovative navigation solutions for its upcoming Moon mission.
Astronomers discover smallest black hole lurking in Milky Way
Astronomers led by Song Wang from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, have discovered an unusual celestial phenomenon, potentially the smallest black hole ever detected.
Robots to operate Indian space station before astronauts arrive: ISRO
The Indian government has approved the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) proposal to launch its own space station, the Bharatiya Antariksh Station, by 2035.
Earth to gain temporary 'mini moon' this autumn
Almost a week later, Earth is set to gain a temporary 'second moon' or 'mini moon.'