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Scientists may finally know how giant galaxies formed in universe
A team of astronomers from the University of Southampton is on the verge of cracking the mystery of how elliptical galaxies came into being.
What happens when ISS retires? Bezos has $100B replacement plan
Blue Origin's founder Jeff Bezos is planning to launch a new space station, Orbital Reef.
ISRO launches Europe's Proba-3 mission to study Sun's outermost layer
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched the European Space Agency's (ESA) Proba-3 mission today.
Venus was born too hot to support life, says study
A new study published in Nature Astronomy has debunked the age-old myth that Venus, commonly referred to as Earth's "evil twin," may have once supported life.
Can we grow veggies in space? Sunita Williams begins experiment
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, who is currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS), is leading a one-of-a-kind agricultural experiment.
Dark matter may have originated before Big Bang, says study
A team of researchers from the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) in the US has proposed a new model, indicating that dark matter may have originated in the short time before the Big Bang.
Astronomers discover record burst of energy coming from deep space
A team of astronomers from the Curtin University node of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) has detected a record-breaking energy burst from deep space.
Watch: NASA astronauts celebrate Thanksgiving in space with delicious meals
In a heartwarming tradition, four astronauts currently stationed on the International Space Station (ISS) have sent a special Thanksgiving message to Earth.
Hyderabad-based start-up to launch India's 1st AI lab in space
Hyderabad-based space technology start-up TakeMe2Space is gearing up to launch India's first artificial intelligence (AI) lab in space.
Japanese space agency aborts rocket engine test due to fire
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) was forced to abort an engine test for its Epsilon S rocket today, after a fire broke out at the Tanegashima Space Center in southwestern Japan.
Musk wants to colonize Mars. This book questions its feasibility
The concept of creating a new civilization on Mars, as envisioned by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, has been thoroughly critiqued in an award-winning book.
We finally know what's inside Moon's inner core
A team of researchers from the French National Centre for Scientific Research, led by astronomer Arthur Briaud, has made a major discovery about the Moon's inner core.
Astronomers detect unusual light bursts from distant black hole duo
Astronomers have found a pair of black holes, some one billion light-years away from Earth, emitting strange flashes of light.
Earth's 'mini moon' is set to depart by tomorrow
Earth's temporary "mini moon," asteroid 2024 PT5, is set to depart our planet's orbit on November 25, just two months after its arrival.
4.5 billion-year-old mineral hints at hot water activity on Mars
A 4.45 billion-year-old zircon grain, extracted from a Martian meteorite, that was found in the Sahara in 2011, has revealed new details about the Red Planet's past.
Universe records most powerful 'sonic booms' 290M light-years from Earth
A galaxy in Stephan's Quintet, a collection of five galaxies, has been seen hurtling through space at an incredible speed of 3.2 million km/h.
Universe's expansion rate may not be constant, new research reveals
The idea of dark energy, a mysterious force thought to be responsible for the accelerated expansion of our universe, is being re-examined by scientists.
Uranus is unexpectedly cooling, and we now know the reason
Uranus, the seventh planet from the Sun in our solar system, has been witnessing a mysterious drop in temperature. The phenomenon is specifically observed in its upper atmosphere, called the thermosphere-corona.
Stem cells grown in space show enhanced regenerative abilities: Study
In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Florida have found that stem cells cultivated in space show significantly enhanced regenerative abilities.
New lunar map could prove useful in future sample-return missions
A team of scientists led by Kirby Runyon from the Planetary Science Institute in Tucson, Arizona, has created a detailed geological map of Mare Orientale basin, the Moon's youngest large impact site.
Worrying: Sunita Williams has little fresh food left on ISS
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has been stuck on the International Space Station (ISS) for the past few months, along with fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore.
Did NASA kill life on Mars? Astrobiologist makes shocking claim
Dirk Schulze-Makuch, a renowned astrobiologist from Berlin's Technische Universitat, has proposed a theory that NASA's Viking 1 mission could have inadvertently harmed potential life on Mars.
Moon's far side had active volcanoes, similar to near side
Recent research has shown that the far side of the Moon also witnessed volcanic eruptions billions of years ago, just like its near side.
Astronomers discover rare Einstein zig-zag lens formed by 2 galaxies
According to their study published on arXiv, a team of international astronomers has made a groundbreaking discovery of an Einstein zig-zag lens in the universe.
SpaceX's Starship Flight 6 test launch scheduled for November 19
SpaceX is gearing up for its sixth Starship test flight, called Starship Flight 6, no sooner than Tuesday, November 19.
ISRO to launch its communication satellite aboard SpaceX's Falcon-9 rocket
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up to launch its latest communication satellite, GSAT-N2, from the US.
Europe's 'Hera' asteroid probe on track for Mars rendezvous
The European Space Agency (ESA)'s Hera asteroid probe, has successfully completed a critical milestone in its mission to study the site of the first-ever asteroid deflection test.
Blue Origin's next space-tourism flight includes TV host Emily Calandrelli
Blue Origin, the space exploration company founded by Jeff Bezos, has announced the crew for its next suborbital space tourism mission, NS-28.
James Webb Space Telescope's new technique could reveal water-rich exoplanets
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) will take a new approach in its quest to find water-rich exoplanets. It will analyze minerals present in cooled lava on these planets.
Last Supermoon of 2024 visible tonight: How to watch
The last supermoon of 2024, the Beaver Moon, will light up the night sky on November 16.
How a father-daughter team cracked an 'alien signal' from Mars
A radio signal beamed from Mars to Earth in 2023, has been decoded by a father-daughter duo in the US.
SpaceX plans to establish Starlink-like satellite network around Mars
SpaceX is looking to build a satellite network around Mars, just like its Earth-based Starlink system.
Star vanishes without explosion, leading to direct black hole formation
Astronomers have witnessed a rare cosmic event, where a massive star in the Andromeda galaxy (M31) has transformed directly into a black hole, without the usual supernova explosion.
Northern Taurid meteor shower peaks tomorrow: Check NASA's viewing tips
The Southern Taurids already peaked on November 5, and now it's the Northern Taurids's turn to dazzle the night sky around November 11-12.
Indian space start-ups set to get ₹1,000cr funding from government
The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) is gearing up to make its first investment from a ₹1,000 crore venture fund within this fiscal year.
ISRO's Gaganyaan mission delayed to 2026: Here's why
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has pushed back its ambitious Gaganyaan mission, now slated for 2026, extending the original timeline by almost a year.
Japan launches world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat: Know its significance
Japan has successfully launched the world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, into space.
Taurid meteor shower to peak tomorrow: How to watch
The Taurid meteor shower, an annual celestial event that takes place every fall, will peak this month.
Shenzhou-18 astronauts return after 6 months at China's space station
China's Shenzhou-18 crew, including astronauts Ye Guangfu, Li Cong, and Li Guangsu, have successfully concluded their six-month-long space mission.
Harvard study suggests Mars was habitable 3.9 billion years ago
In a groundbreaking study, Sarah Steele from Harvard's Paleomagnetics Lab has revealed that Mars may have been habitable some 3.9 billion years ago.