Space News
Four solar storms headed for Earth this week, auroras expected
A series of four coronal mass ejections (CMEs) are hurtling toward Earth, with the first impact expected today.
ISRO's XPoSat satellite opened to Indian scientists: What is it?
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has opened its X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) mission for proposals from Indian scientists and researchers.
Comet seen once in 1,350 years appears on October 22
Astronomy enthusiasts are in for a treat as Comet Lemmon (C/2025 A6) will be visible from Earth on October 22.
India's biggest private satellite 'Drishti' to be launched next year
Bengaluru-based space-tech start-up GalaxEye is gearing up to launch India's biggest privately built commercial satellite, "Drishti."
Jupiter, Moon to sit together in sky: How to watch
On October 13, the Moon will appear close to Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system.
Unique ultra-luminous infrared galaxy found: What makes it special?
An international team of astronomers has discovered an ultra-luminous infrared galaxy (ULIRG) behind a well-known quasar, H1413+117 or Cloverleaf.
Two comets pass Earth this month: When, how to watch
Two bright comets, C/2025 A6 Lemmon and C/2025 R2 SWAN, are set to make their closest approaches to Earth later in October.
Historic image reveals two black holes orbiting each other
Astronomers have captured a never-seen-before image of two black holes in a cosmic dance.
Astronomers find 'pristine' star that holds clues to universe's birth
Astronomers have discovered the most "pristine" star ever observed, located in the halo of the Milky Way galaxy.
Scientists reveal how rotating black holes produce relativistic jets
Theoretical physicists from Goethe University, Frankfurt have made a significant discovery about the formation of relativistic particle jets by rotating black holes.
October's night sky to feature two comets and meteor showers
Skywatchers are in for a rare celestial treat this month as two bright comets, C/2025 R2 (SWAN) and C/2025 A6 (Lemmon), will make their closest approach to Earth.
Not spiral, not elliptical: Hubble finds galaxy that defies rules
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has discovered a strange galaxy, NGC 2775, some 67 million light-years away in the constellation of Cancer.
First supermoon of 2025, the Harvest Moon, rises tonight
The first supermoon of 2025, known as the Harvest Moon, will grace the night sky tonight.
Draconids meteor shower peaks this week: When, how to watch
October marks the start of the autumn and winter meteor shower season, culminating in December's Geminids.
Astronomers discover planet that 'eats' matter like a star
Astronomers have discovered a strange "rogue" planet that is consuming matter at an unprecedented rate.
Why northern lights could become stronger within next 2 years
The Sun is entering a turbulent decline, which could lead to stronger auroras or northern lights in the coming years.
What NASA's shutdown means for its space operations, research
NASA has temporarily suspended most of its operations due to a deadlock in US government funding.
Potential signs of life on Venus are now under doubt
The discovery of phosphine, a chemical compound made of one phosphorus atom and three hydrogen atoms, in the atmosphere of a brown dwarf called Wolf 1130C has raised questions about its potential as biosignature for alien life.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket launched for 125th time this year
SpaceX has achieved another milestone by launching its Falcon 9 rocket for the 125th time this year.
European astronauts may live, work on India's space station
Josef Aschbacher, Director General at the European Space Agency (ESA), has confirmed that European astronauts could soon be living and working aboard India's ambitious new space station project, the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS).
Comet Lemmon, seen once in 1,350 years, will appear soon
A rare cosmic traveler, Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon), is on its way toward Earth this month.
Harvest Moon rises on October 6: What makes it special?
The Harvest Moon, a significant lunar event in tradition and astronomy, will grace the skies on October 6 in several parts of the world.
Rare five-point 'Einstein cross' offers new clues about dark matter
Astronomers have discovered a rare 'Einstein cross' in the galaxy HerS-3.
Astronomers discover a unique icy planetesimal: What's so special?
Astronomers from the University of Warwick have discovered a frozen and water-rich planetary fragment being consumed by a white dwarf star.
This is the biggest nova super-remnant ever discovered
A team of astronomers has discovered a rare nova super-remnant (NSR) around the recurrent nova LMCN 1971-08a in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC).
This stellar body is the brightest object in the universe
A supermassive black hole, SMSS J052915.80-435152.0 (or J0529), is belching out gas at record speeds of up to 10,000km per second.
This 'rogue' planet has auroral activity similar to Northern Lights
Astronomers from Trinity College Dublin have studied a rogue planet, SIMP-0136, exhibiting auroral activity similar to Earth's Northern Lights.
Is the world ending in 2026? New prophecy warns
The world may not have ended on September 23 as some had predicted, but a new doomsday prophecy has emerged for 2026.
NASA-ISRO satellite sends first radar images of Earth
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) have released the first radar images from their joint Earth-observing satellite, NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar).
How IIT Bombay's 'Daksha' mission will make India deep-space leader
IIT Bombay is set to launch an ambitious project named "Daksha," which aims to put India on the map of deep space exploration.
NASA warns of satellite, communication risks as Sun 'wakes up'
NASA has warned that the Sun is "waking up," with an increase in solar activity since 2008.
NASA to stop a $500M spacecraft from crashing to Earth
NASA has awarded a $30 million contract to Katalyst Space Technologies, a start-up based in Arizona.
Humans to orbit Moon next year, first time since 1972
NASA is gearing up for its first human spaceflight mission beyond low-Earth orbit in over 50 years.
We now have an idea about how Mercury was formed
The origin of Mercury, the innermost planet in our solar system, has long been a mystery.
Did we get a signal from an alternate universe?
A gravitational wave event detected in 2019 might suggest the presence of a wormhole.
How Earth is causing Moon to rust
The Moon is rusting, and Earth is to blame. A team of scientists has discovered that oxygen particles blown from our planet can turn lunar minerals into hematite, or rust.
We finally have idea about origin of rare earth elements
The collision and merger of two neutron stars, the very dense remnants of collapsed stars, are some of the most energetic events in the universe.
India to develop 'bodyguard' satellites after near-collision in space
India is planning to develop 'bodyguard' satellites as part of a larger effort to bolster its national security in space, according to Bloomberg.
Scientists find major clue about how massive stars are formed
Researchers from the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory (SHAO) have made a groundbreaking discovery about the formation of massive stars.