Space News
31 May 2023
SpaceXSpaceX sends 52 Starlink broadband satellites to orbit
SpaceX has successfully launched 52 Starlink satellites today (May 31).
30 May 2023
Space ScienceOne-third of Milky Way exoplanets may contain liquid water: Study
The possibility of finding life beyond Earth has enthralled scientists for a long time and remained a major quest in space exploration.
30 May 2023
ChinaChina sends 1st civilian to space on Shenzhou 16 mission
In what marks yet another milestone, China has sent its first civilian astronaut to space.
29 May 2023
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)Chandrayaan-3 on track for July launch, confirms ISRO chief
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will soon launch the Chandrayaan-3 mission.
29 May 2023
NASANASA's Hubble telescope captures 'catastrophic' aftermath of star explosion
A spiral galaxy, called NGC 298, takes up the center stage in the latest image from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.
29 May 2023
ChinaChina to send its 1st civilian to space tomorrow
China is set to send its first civilian to space on Tuesday. Until now, Chinese astronauts who have been sent to space were members of the country's armed forces.
26 May 2023
Virgin GalacticVirgin Galactic's space ride costs Rs. 3.7 crore
Virgin Galactic successfully completed its final suborbital test flight, called Unity 25, on Thursday.
26 May 2023
NASANASA launches final set of satellites part of hurricane-tracking mission
NASA has successfully launched the second set of satellites as part of the TROPICS mission, short for Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation Structure and Storm Intensity with a Constellation of Smallsats.
26 May 2023
NASALatest discoveries by NASA's 33-year-old Hubble Space Telescope
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope is among the most powerful space observatories. To date, the telescope has probed more than 40,000 cosmic objects, providing views that are not possible with ground-based telescopes.
25 May 2023
Virgin GalacticWhat Virgin Galactic's final test flight means for space exploration
California-based space tourism company Virgin Galactic is gearing up for a crucial mission today. The company will launch its final crewed test flight, dubbed Unity 25, into suborbital space.
24 May 2023
NASAHubble telescope may have discovered a rare 'intermediate-sized' black hole
'Intermediate-sized' black holes are particularly difficult to spot but NASA's Hubble Space Telescope may have just found one.
24 May 2023
NASAIn a first, NASA observes a polar cyclone on Uranus
For the first time, NASA scientists have found strong evidence of a polar cyclone on Uranus. The phenomenon was observed at the north pole of the planet.
23 May 2023
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)ISRO's GSLV-F12/NVS-01 mission to launch next week: Why it's significant
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for the launch of the GSLV-F12/NVS-01 mission, which is scheduled to take off on May 29.
22 May 2023
NASANASA's Hubble telescope finds jellyfish galaxy 900 million light-years away
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has snapped a stunning image of a jellyfish galaxy. The new image offers several details of the spiral galaxy, including its trailing tendrils.
22 May 2023
MoonWhat is Earthshine and when to watch it
The Moon is currently in its "waxing crescent" phase. You may have noticed that the unlit portion of the Moon has a faint shine, making it appear like the "ghostly version" of a full moon. This is what's called the Earthshine.
22 May 2023
International Space Station (ISS)Key science experiments Ax-2 mission astronauts will perform on ISS
Texas-based Axiom Space has launched Ax-2, its second all-private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
20 May 2023
Blue OriginBlue Origin to build NASA's second human-landing system on Moon
NASA has selected a Blue Origin-led aerospace team to build the second lunar landing framework for its Artemis program.
18 May 2023
MoonThis year's only 'Black Moon' occurs tomorrow: What is it
A rare celestial event, called a Black Moon, will occur tomorrow. But what is it?
18 May 2023
NASAAstronomers discover a volcano-covered exoplanet that may have atmosphere
Researchers have discovered an Earth-size exoplanet, beyond our solar system, that could be teeming with volcanoes.
15 May 2023
TechnologyCME might hit Earth tomorrow: Know what caused it
A Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) could strike Earth tomorrow i.e. May 16. CMEs are huge expulsions of plasma and magnetic fields from the Sun's corona, its outer atmosphere.
12 May 2023
NASANASA establishes fastest space-to-ground laser communications link: Know its significance
NASA, along with its collaborators, has scored another significant milestone in space communications.
12 May 2023
Black HoleAstronomers capture largest cosmic explosion ever: Know what caused it
Researchers have captured the largest-ever explosion in space and it is unlike anything witnessed before.
10 May 2023
SpaceXSpaceX-Vast's first commercial space station to go up in 2025
SpaceX and California-based start-up Vast, are planning to send the first commercial space station to orbit, as soon as August 2025.
10 May 2023
International Space Station (ISS)Ax-2 mission astronauts will grow first stem cells in space
For the first time, stem cells will be grown in space, by astronauts flying to the International Space Station (ISS) on Axiom Space's Ax-2 mission, which is scheduled to launch on May 21.
05 May 2023
Lunar EclipseFirst lunar eclipse of 2023 tonight: How to watch
Tonight, we will see the first lunar eclipse of the year. The celestial event will be visible in India as well.
05 May 2023
NASACoronal Mass Ejection heading toward Earth after massive solar eruption
The Sun appears to be in a very active state. On Thursday, it was reported that sunspot AR3296 exploded, setting off solar flares which caused radio blackouts on Earth, particularly over Africa.
04 May 2023
NASAEta Aquarids meteor shower peaks today: How to watch
The Eta Aquarids meteor shower, which is known for its speed, will peak on May 4-5, per NASA.
02 May 2023
NASAEverything about the NASA-Astrobotic Peregrine Moon mission
Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic has developed the Peregrine Mission 1 (PM1) which could soon launch to the Moon.
01 May 2023
Lunar EclipseMark your calendar for these must-see astronomy events this week
This week is going to be an exciting one for skywatchers. As many as three interesting celestial events are bound to grace the night sky.
28 Apr 2023
ChinaChina's journey to the Moon: Major accomplishments and future plans
China has an interesting line-up of missions to the Moon in the coming years.
28 Apr 2023
TechnologySecond 'impossible' ring found around dwarf planet: Why it's important
Earlier this year, scientists were amazed when they found a ring around the faraway dwarf planet, Quaoar, which lies beyond Neptune.
24 Apr 2023
NASANASA's Hubble Telescope marks 33 years in space: Top achievements
This day, 33 years ago, NASA's Hubble Telescope took to space. The observatory has made well over 1.5 million observations, since its launch in 1990.
22 Apr 2023
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)ISRO's PSLV-C55 mission takes off with 2 Singaporean satellites
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle C55 (PSLV-C55) mission today ie. April 22.
21 Apr 2023
HyundaiHyundai Motor Group aims for Moon, starts constructing lunar rover
Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) aims to reach the Moon in the near future.
20 Apr 2023
SpaceXSpaceX's Starship, world's biggest rocket, explodes moments after launch
SpaceX successfully launched Starship, the world's most powerful rocket, but it exploded some minutes into the test flight.
20 Apr 2023
ChinaChina's robotic 'mason' could build lunar station using 3D-printed bricks
China seeks to establish a permanent base on the Moon in the future and for this purpose, plans to test 3D printing bricks from lunar soil by means of a robotic "mason."
19 Apr 2023
Solar EclipseHybrid solar eclipse on April 20: How to watch
On April 20, we will see a rare hybrid solar eclipse. It will be the first solar eclipse of this year.
18 Apr 2023
NASAHow NASA will bring back a defunct satellite to Earth
A defunct NASA satellite, dubbed Reuven Ramaty High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager (RHESSI), will make its way to Earth soon.
17 Apr 2023
European Space AgencyWhere is JUICE now and what's next for the mission
European Space Agency (ESA) recently launched the JUICE (Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer) mission, which is set to probe Jupiter and its moons—Europa, Callisto, and Ganymede.
