Space News
03 Aug 2022
Solar SystemBeware! Geomagnetic storm to hit Earth today: Understanding the phenomenon
The US's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced Earth may be hit by a geomagnetic storm on Wednesday.
02 Aug 2022
Black HoleSome terrifying but logical ways the world could actually end
The Earth is the only known source of life in the universe. This pale blue dot which we call home provides sanctuary to a myriad number of life forms.
02 Aug 2022
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)ISRO invites people to watch rocket launch: How to register
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch its next rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) on August 7.
01 Aug 2022
Solar SystemGiant eruption occurs on the Sun; might caught geomagnetic storms
An explosion occurred behind the Sun's northeastern limb on Sunday and hurled a C9.3-class solar flare.
01 Aug 2022
Latest Tech NewsEarth completes rotation in less than 24 hours; sets record
Earth set a new record for the shortest day on July 29 by completing a full rotation on its axis in 1.59 milliseconds less than the standard 24 hours.
27 Jul 2022
JupiterHeaviest neutron star found is 2.35 times mass of Sun
Scientists have discovered the heaviest neutron star ever, devouring its stellar companion while spinning on its axis 707 times per second.
26 Jul 2022
James Webb Space TelescopeAstronomers observe star formation in dwarf galaxies using Indian telescope
Have you ever wondered how stars are formed in distant dwarf galaxies? If you have, a group of astronomers from India, France, and the US led by Pune's Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) have something for you.
26 Jul 2022
Solar SystemWhy inner solar system spins slower than it should
Ever wondered why the inner solar system spins slower than the laws of modern physics dictate? Well, researchers at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) might have discovered the answer to the riddle.
23 Jul 2022
Solar EnergyBeware! Multiple solar storms to strike Earth this weekend
The Sun has Earth on its toes as multiple solar storms are expected to enter our planet's atmosphere on Saturday and Sunday.
22 Jul 2022
GaganyaanISRO to launch Gaganyaan, Chandrayaan-3 in 2023, says Modi government
Chandrayaan-3, India's next lunar mission, and Gaganyaan, the country's first astronaut program, are two of the most prestigious missions of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
22 Jul 2022
International Space Station (ISS)Samantha Cristoforetti becomes first European woman to walk in space
Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti created history when she became the first female European to conduct a space walk.
20 Jul 2022
NASAWant to win $7,000? Design a starshade for NASA
Get ready to brush up on your origami skills and throw some shade in space. NASA is inviting ideas from the public to build a lightweight starshade as a part of the 'Ultralight Starshade Structural Design Challenge.'
19 Jul 2022
Solar SystemChina will launch first probe to study Sun this October
China will launch its first solar probe in October this year. The announcement was done by the National Center for Space Science.
18 Jul 2022
Black HoleYou can now help scientists find black holes. Here's how
Black holes have always been a hot topic in astronomical circles because of their enigmatic nature.
18 Jul 2022
Space ScienceMassive Earth-directed solar flare may cause radio blackouts today
A gigantic solar flare has erupted from the Sun and might cause radio blackouts in several parts of the world today.
17 Jul 2022
MoonBullet trains to Moon and Mars? Japan has it covered
The Japanese are all set to revolutionize the space travel industry.
13 Jul 2022
Latest Tech NewsChina working on space mission to find new Earth
After heading to the Moon and Mars, China is now trying to find a planet with conditions suitable for sustaining human life.
10 Jul 2022
Space ScienceThis new theory may explain the mystery of Earth's formation
We have been studying Earth for the longest time, but some fundamental questions are still left unanswered. One of them is the question about the formation of our planet.
10 Jul 2022
Albert EinsteinTraveling faster than light is possible, suggests study: Here's how
The possibility of visiting other star systems has always fascinated mankind. However, limitations of conventional spaceflight make this a distant possibility.
09 Jul 2022
International Space Station (ISS)International Space Station ejects 78kg trash using unique waste-disposal technology
Have you ever wondered how astronauts in the International Space Station (ISS) dump their trash? As you can imagine, it is tough, but not anymore.
04 Jul 2022
ChinaChina's Tianwen-1 orbiter has photographed the entire surface of Mars
China's first mission to Mars, the Tianwen-1, has completed mapping the Red Planet. To recall, it entered the planet's orbit in February last year.
03 Jul 2022
NASANASA to reveal James Webb Space Telescope's first pictures soon!
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has announced that it will reveal the first pictures clicked by the James Webb Space Telescope on July 12.
03 Jul 2022
MoonEarthshine Moon July 2022: When and how to watch it?
This year has been great for astronomy enthusiasts. From the five-planet alignment and Blood Moon to the Tau Herculids (TAH #0061) meteor shower, there has been something for everyone.
28 Jun 2022
Mars Orbiter MissionNASA releases painting-like maps of Mars: Why are they important
The Planetary Data System of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has released parts of a multicolored Martian map that look like paintings.
27 Jun 2022
International Space Station (ISS)#NewsBytesExplainer: How do astronauts sleep in space at the ISS?
Many people on Earth suffer from sleeping disorders and it becomes even more challenging in space.
23 Jun 2022
AstronautsWringing wet cloth in space: Astronaut demonstrates water's fascinating property
A video showing astronaut Chris Hadfield of the Canadian Space Agency, wringing a wet cloth in space has become popular on the internet.
20 Jun 2022
European Space AgencyHow this European spacecraft is mapping the Milky Way galaxy
European Space Agency's (ESA) Gaia space telescope is instrumental to scientific research as it creates a 3D map of the Milky Way.
19 Jun 2022
Gaming BytesNASA launches free 'Roman Space Observer' game: How to play?
The US's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has launched a retro 8-bit style video game called Roman Space Observer.
04 Jun 2022
AstronomyRare 5-planet alignment will adorn the sky all of June
It is always a larger-than-life feeling to watch celestial activities high up in the sky, be it a solar eclipse, or a shooting star.
23 May 2022
AstronomyMassive asteroid to fly by Earth on May 27
According to NASA, an asteroid that is four times the size of the Empire State Building will get really close to Earth on May 27.
06 May 2022
SpaceXSpaceX Crew Dragon returns from ISS with 4 astronauts onboard
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft has successfully brought four astronauts home with a midnight splash off the coast of Florida.
03 Apr 2022
MaharashtraVideo: Chinese rocket re-enters Earth, light-up skies over Maharashtra, MP
A blistering streak of light slashing through the night sky caught skywatchers off guard in regions of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh on Saturday, leading them to believe it was a meteor shower.
16 Mar 2022
European Space AgencyAstronomers discovered asteroid just two hours before it hit earth
The fifth asteroid ever discovered before colliding with Earth crashed near Iceland on March 11.
14 Dec 2021
LifestyleComet Leonard is here, and never coming back again
Comet Leonard, also known as the once-in-a-lifetime comet, is one of the brightest comets of the year.
25 Nov 2021
SpaceXNASA will slam spacecraft into asteroid to test humankind's defenses
NASA has launched a spacecraft on a direct collision course with an asteroid, intentionally. The Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) Mission intends to test technologies for defense against potential asteroid collisions.
21 Nov 2021
SpaceXAmerican start-up Astra successfully reaches orbit with latest rocket launch
California Bay Area start-up Astra, on November 20, joined the big league of private companies that have successfully put spacecraft in space.
18 Nov 2021
Space ScienceSatellite could have glimpsed ninth planet back in 1983
Recently, evidence of a ninth planet in our solar system has been found by British astronomer Michael Rowan-Robinson in data gathered back in 1983.
08 Nov 2021
SpaceXElon Musk's Starlink to offer cheaper internet in India
Since earlier this year, Elon Musk-led SpaceX's satellite internet service, called Starlink, has been in the news for its ability to offer high-speed internet in the remotest parts of the world, including in rural India.
05 Nov 2021
SpaceXBlue Origin loses lawsuit against NASA over Artemis HLS contract
In July, Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos penned an open letter to NASA, opposing the space agency's decision to award the Artemis lunar lander contract to Elon Musk-led SpaceX.
26 Oct 2021
SpaceXThis company couldn't find paying billionaires for trip to space
Were you praying you would witness the day no billionaire wanted to pay for a trip to space? Well, that day is here.
