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Aditya-L1 to study 'solar-maximum' next year: What does it mean?
India's first dedicated solar observatory, Aditya-L1, is gearing up to observe the Sun during its next peak of activity in 2026.
Indian researchers discover Milky Way-like galaxy from early universe
Indian astronomers at Pune's National Center for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA-TIFR) have discovered a massive galaxy that existed when the universe was just 1.5 billion years old.
China's reusable private rocket explodes during landing attempt
China's LandSpace Technology has achieved a partial victory with its Zhuque-3 rocket's maiden flight from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.
Female astronauts could soon use menstrual cups in space
In a major breakthrough, scientists have successfully tested menstrual cups in spaceflight conditions.
This is what happens to sunscreen and mayonnaise in space
A team of European scientists has studied the behavior of soft materials, which include everyday products like sunscreen and mayonnaise, in space.
Cold Moon: Last supermoon of 2025 rises on December 4
The final supermoon of the year, known as the "Cold Moon," will grace the skies on December 4.
How to watch asteroid Eros's close encounter with Andromeda galaxy
Today, a rare celestial event will occur as the near-Earth asteroid (433) Eros passes close to the Andromeda Galaxy.
Watch: Calabash Nebula snapped by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning new image of the Calabash Nebula.
Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS forces scientists to rethink impact risks
Interstellar objects—space objects that originated outside our solar system and travel through it—could pose a threat to our planet.
Uranus' original name was even more controversial
Uranus, the seventh planet in our solar system, is often the butt of jokes due to its name.
These icy moons in our solar system could support life
Recent research has revealed that some of the small icy moons in our solar system, such as Enceladus and Miranda, may have boiling oceans hidden beneath their thin ice shells.
We might have finally seen dark matter
A recent study has claimed to provide the first direct evidence of dark matter, a mysterious and invisible substance that is believed to make up 27% of the universe.
Last supermoon of 2025: When to see the 'Cold Moon'
The last supermoon of the year, also known as the Cold Moon, will grace our night skies in December.
Ozone layer healing faster as hole hits decades-low size
The Antarctic ozone hole in 2025 was the fifth smallest since 1992, according to NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
China launches mission to rescue astronauts stranded at space station
China has launched an uncrewed Shenzhou 22 capsule on a dramatic rescue mission.
Watch: This 'rampaging lion' nebula lies 10,000 light-years away
Astrophotographer Ronald Brecher has captured a stunning image of the 'rampaging' Lion Nebula, also known as Sh2-132.
This Indian space start-up has raised $17M at $500M valuation
Chennai-based space tech start-up, Agnikul Cosmos, has raised $17 million (about ₹150 crore) in a funding round led by family offices and institutional investors.
Watch: This 'vampire star' is eating its companion
Astronomers using NASA's Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) have captured a rare sighting of a "vampire star" feeding on its companion.
India's 1st commercial PSLV rocket to be launched next year
India's first-ever commercially-built Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) rocket, developed by the HAL-L&T consortium, is gearing up for its first mission.
Watch: This is how Northern Lights look from space
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim has shared a breathtaking video of the Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, as seen from space.
SpaceX achieves historic milestone with 500th launch of used rocket
SpaceX has achieved a major milestone in its space exploration journey by successfully completing its 500th orbital mission using a previously flown rocket.
Leonid meteor shower peaks tonight: How to watch in India
The annual Leonid meteor shower is set to peak tonight, offering a spectacular celestial display for skywatchers across the globe.
Is it comet or alien spaceship? Watch 3I/ATLAS livestream tonight
The Virtual Telescope Project will be livestreaming the interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS tonight at 11:15pm ET.
Astronomers detect first-ever coronal storm on star beyond our Sun
In a groundbreaking discovery, astronomers have detected a coronal mass ejection (CME) from a star other than our Sun.
Leonids meteor shower peaks next week: How to watch
The Leonids meteor shower, one of the most famous annual celestial events, is set to peak next week.
Starlink rival 'Project Kuiper' now calls itself Amazon Leo
Amazon has officially rebranded its satellite internet initiative, Project Kuiper, to Amazon Leo.
Our solar system might be moving quicker than expected
A team of researchers led by astrophysicist Lukas Bohme from Bielefeld University has challenged the established standard model of cosmology with new findings.
Watch: Dying star turns into supernova 22M light-years away
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists at the European Southern Observatory (ESO) have captured the first moments of a dying star.
Blue Origin successfully launches NASA satellites that will study Mars
Jeff Bezos's space company, Blue Origin, has successfully launched its New Glenn rocket from Florida.
Why Blue Origin postponed launch of NASA's Mars mission again
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket launch has been delayed due to extreme solar storms. It was carrying NASA's twin ESCAPADE orbiters to Mars.
Why Blue Origin postponed launch of NASA's ESCAPADE Mars mission
Jeff Bezos's space company, Blue Origin, has postponed the launch of NASA's ESCAPADE Mars mission.
Why commercial rockets can't be launched during daytime in US
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a restriction on all US commercial rocket launches to nighttime hours, starting tomorrow.
ISRO's Chandrayaan-2 reveals secrets of the Moon's polar regions
The Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter has made a major breakthrough in lunar exploration.
This moon of Saturn might support life after all
A new study led by Oxford University researchers has found significant heat flow at the north pole of Saturn's moon Enceladus.
Weather of brown dwarf 20 light-years away has been mapped
Astronomers have successfully mapped the atmospheric features of a planetary-mass brown dwarf, an object that sits between a star and a planet.
Two asteroids hit Moon, sending bright flash visible from Earth
In a notable astronomical event, two asteroids collided with the Moon last week. The first impact occurred on October 30, followed by a second one on November 1.
Universe expansion is slowing, not accelerating, new study claims
A new study has challenged the long-accepted theory that the universe is expanding at an accelerating rate.
First stars born after Big Bang might have been discovered
Astronomers from the University of Toledo, Ohio, led by Ari Visbal, think they may have found the first stars that formed after the Big Bang.
India's 1st electric rocket 'Vayuputhra' to be launched soon
Chennai-based Space Kidz India is gearing up to launch 'Vayuputhra,' India's first electricity-powered eco-friendly rocket.
This is the most powerful black hole flare ever seen
Astronomers have detected the most powerful black hole flare in history, a discovery that provides unprecedented insights into supermassive black hole behavior and cosmic extremes.