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ISRO's first 100 missions took 46 years—next 100 in 5!

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) took 46 years to reach its 100th mission, but the space agency is now confident it can achieve the next 100 in just five years.

Earth's temporary 'mini-moon' might be lost fragment of the Moon

A small asteroid, referred to as Earth's temporary "mini-moon," could actually be a piece of the Moon that broke away thousands of years ago.

We now know how black holes 'feed' themselves

A team of astronomers has revealed how black holes feed.

Rare planetary parade lights up night sky today—How to watch

A rare celestial event is scheduled to mesmerize stargazers today, as four planets — Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars — align in a stunning planetary parade.

ISRO's 100th rocket launch from Sriharikota set for January 29

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for its 100th launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota.

NASA delays Sunita Williams's record-setting spacewalk to January 30

NASA has delayed astronaut Sunita Williams's second spacewalk, originally planned for Thursday. The spacewalk, technically referred to as extravehicular activity (EVA), will now take place on January 30 at 6:30pm IST.

One spacewalk away from history! Sunita Williams's record-breaking mission today

Donald Trump vows to send astronauts to Mars

Donald Trump, the 47th President of the United States, has made a daring promise.

Six planets set for rare alignment tonight: How to watch

A rare celestial event, a planetary alignment or "planetary parade," will occur tonight.

ISRO may conduct its 1st-ever satellite undocking experiment today

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) may conduct its first-ever satellite undocking experiment today. The operation involves the separation of two satellites that were previously joined in orbit.

Rare 6-planet alignment on January 21: How to watch

On January 21, a rare celestial event will take place as six planets, namely Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, will align in the night sky.

ISRO successfully tests restart capability of its Vikas rocket engine

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully demonstrated the restart capability of its liquid-fueled rocket engine named Vikas.

Historic feat for India! ISRO successfully docks satellites in space

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has made history by successfully docking its SpaDeX satellites in space.

Meet 'Firefly': India's 1st private earth imaging satellite constellation

Bengaluru-based space start-up Pixxel has launched India's first private earth imaging satellite constellation.

SpaceX Starship's 7th flight test today: How to watch

SpaceX is gearing up for the seventh test flight of its mammoth Starship rocket today.

SpaceX launches 2 privately-built landers to the Moon

In a major milestone, SpaceX has successfully launched two lunar landers, Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost-1 and iSpace's Hakuto-R Mission 2, on a single Falcon 9 rocket.

ISRO's SpaDeX mission: Satellite docking may be delayed until March

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) may have to delay the docking of two satellites, which are part of the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX).

Blue Origin delays New Glenn rocket launch: Here's why

Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos's aerospace company, has postponed the first-ever launch of its orbital rocket, New Glenn.

Comet G3 Atlas—seen once in 160,000 years—to peak tonight

A rare celestial event will take place tonight as Comet G3 ATLAS (C/2024) reaches its peak brightness tonight.

Comet G3 ATLAS to shine brightest tomorrow: How to watch

Comet G3 ATLAS (C/2024) is expected to reach its maximum brightness tomorrow. The celestial phenomenon may even outshine the planets Venus and Jupiter.

ISRO's SpaDeX mission: Satellites moved back after trial docking attempt

As part of its Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted a trial docking attempt between two satellites.

Blue Origin delays New Glenn rocket launch to January 13

Blue Origin has delayed the launch of its New Glenn rocket, which was set to take off today.

China plans to build solar power stations in space

China is undertaking an ambitious project to build solar power stations in space, a venture that Long Lehao, a senior Chinese scientist, likened to "another Three Gorges Dam project above the Earth," according to South China Morning Post.

ISRO's SpaDeX satellites 1.5km apart, making a closer approach today

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has revealed that its Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) satellites, SDX01 (Chaser) and SDX02 (Target), are currently flying 1.5km apart.

Space warfare: India is building an integrated satellite communication grid

India's defense forces are planning to build an integrated satellite communication grid.

Enjoyed Quarantids? Now mark your calendars for Lyrid meteor shower

Just days after the Quarantid meteor shower dazzled stargazers on January 2-3, it's time to mark calendars for the next celestial marvel—the Lyrid meteor shower.

How NASA can bring back samples from Mars in 2030s

NASA has proposed two new innovative ways to bring back critical samples from Mars to Earth by the 2030s.

ISRO shares 1st scientific data from Aditya-L1 solar observatory

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has released the first batch of scientific data from Aditya-L1, India's space-based solar observatory.

ISRO's plant experiment sprouts first leaves in space

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced a breakthrough in its Compact Research Module for Orbital Plant Studies (CROPS) experiment.

ISRO postpones SpaDeX satellites docking to January 9

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has postponed the docking of its SpaDeX mission, now scheduled for January 9.

What's so special about SpaceX's first orbital launch of 2025

SpaceX has successfully launched its first Falcon 9 rocket of the year.

SpaceX-rival Blue Origin's 1st orbital rocket launch next week

Jeff Bezos's aerospace company, Blue Origin, is gearing up for its first orbital rocket launch next week.

Venus dazzles next to crescent Moon in rare celestial spectacle

This week, a mesmerizing celestial event unfolded as Venus, our nearest planetary neighbor, shone brightly above a crescent Moon.

Why SpaceX wants to deploy Starlink internet satellites using Starship

SpaceX is about to take its Starship test flight program to the next level by showcasing payload deployment for the first time.

ISRO grows cowpea seeds in space: Here's why it matters

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has reached a major milestone by successfully germinating cowpea seeds in microgravity in just four days.

Watch: India's 1st space robotic arm by ISRO in action

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has showcased its first-ever space robotic arm, RRM-TD, working on the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM-4) platform.

Can your smartphone call from space? ISRO says very soon

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up to launch a massive American communications satellite, one that would enable phone calls through direct connectivity from space.

2025's first meteor shower peaks tonight: How to witness Quadrantids

The Quadrantid meteor shower, a spectacular celestial event, will grace the skies this week.

Sunita Williams to ring in New Year 16 times!

As 2024 draws to a close, astronaut Sunita Williams and her team on the International Space Station (ISS) are gearing up for a one-of-a-kind New Year celebration.

'Planet parade' in January: Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars to align

The new year is about to kick-start with a spectacular celestial event. In the coming weeks, four planets - Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars - will be clearly visible shortly after sunset.

ISRO's mission to dock satellites in space, SpaDeX, launched

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched its revolutionary Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) today, to master the technology of autonomous space docking.

Black Moon: When to watch last celestial event of 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, skywatchers have one final opportunity to witness a rare celestial event: the Black Moon. But what exactly is a Black Moon?

Solar, lunar eclipses in 2025: Where and when to watch

The year 2025 promises to be an exciting time for astronomy enthusiasts with several major celestial events lined up.

Blue Origin's biggest rocket fires up for maiden launch

Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos's space exploration company, has successfully completed the first hotfire test of its biggest rocket, the New Glenn.

NASA's Parker—fastest human-made object—survives closest-ever approach to Sun

NASA's Parker Solar Probe has successfully survived its closest-ever approach to the Sun. On December 24, the spacecraft traveled within 6.1 million kilometers of the solar surface, marking a major milestone in space exploration.

NASA's Parker spacecraft 'touches' Sun in closest ever flyby

NASA's Parker Solar Probe has set a new record for the closest approach to the Sun by a man-made object.

NASA's Parker spacecraft—fastest human-made object—to 'touch' Sun's scorching surface

NASA's Parker Solar Probe is all set to make history as it gears up for its closest-ever approach to the Sun later today.

Why Moon looks younger than its age of 4.5B years

The Moon has been Earth's close companion, yet researchers have struggled to pinpoint exactly when it formed.

How and when to watch 2024's final meteor shower

The annual Ursid meteor shower will peak on December 21-22, offering a spectacular display for stargazers across India.

'Another day, another sleigh': ISS crew all set for Christmas

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and her team on the International Space Station (ISS) are all set to celebrate Christmas.

Mysterious radio signals are coming from rare binary star system

A radio telescope in Australia has picked up strange radio signals coming from 4,000 light-years away from Earth.

NASA explains why Ingenuity helicopter crashed on Mars

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter, which had successfully completed 72 flights on Mars, crashed due to a software glitch.

This meteorite confirmed water presence on Mars 4.4B years ago

A Martian meteorite called "Black Beauty," which was found on Earth in 2011, has revealed traces of water on Mars dating back 4.45 billion years.

India to have own space station by 2035: Jitendra Singh

The Indian government has announced an ambitious plan to set up the Bharat Antariksha Station, India's first space station, by 2035.

Gaganyaan: ISRO, Navy perform sea trials to safely recover astronauts

In a major step toward India's first human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Indian Navy have successfully completed 'well deck' recovery trials.

Indian astronomers make key discovery in system with 3 suns

Indian astronomers from Odisha's National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) have uncovered a groundbreaking find in the GG Tau A solar system, located 489 light-years from Earth.

Blue Origin's biggest rocket, New Glenn, to launch by year-end

Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos's space exploration company, has announced that it is ready to launch the New Glenn rocket before 2024 ends.

Geminid meteor shower peaks this week: How to watch

One of the last celestial events of the year, the Geminid meteor shower, will peak between December 13-14.

How do astronauts drink in space? Sunita Williams explains 

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams recently held a virtual session with students of the Sunita Williams Elementary School.

How dark energy could reshape search for extraterrestrial life

The search for extraterrestrial life has long been a quest in the scientific community. More than 50 years ago, the Drake Equation was developed as a tool to explore the possibility.

From XPOSAT to Proba-3: Major ISRO launch missions in 2024

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the country's premier space agency, conducted a bevy of successful launch missions in 2024.