Space News
30 Jul 2023
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)ISRO completes PSLV-C56-DS-SAR mission: Here's why it is important
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has successfully accomplished the PSLV-C56-DS-SAR mission, which took off from Sriharikota.
29 Jul 2023
SpaceXSpaceX launches Jupiter 3, world's largest communication satellite
SpaceX has successfully launched the Jupiter 3 satellite aboard a Falcon Heavy rocket. Once completely deployed, it will be the world's largest commercial communications satellite, per its operator Hughes Network Systems.
28 Jul 2023
NASANASA to introduce its own no-cost, ad-free streaming service soon
NASA is all set to launch NASA+, its own streaming platform later this year.
28 Jul 2023
SpaceXSpaceX launches 22 Starlink satellites, marking 50th mission this year
Earlier today, SpaceX sent 22 Starlink internet satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) aboard a Falcon 9 rocket.
27 Jul 2023
NASANASA's JWST drops striking image of actively forming stars
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured yet another spectacular cosmic sight.
24 Jul 2023
NASANASA's Hubble snaps spiral galaxy that played host to supernova
A newly released image captured by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope reveals a stunning spiral galaxy lost in the serenity of space.
24 Jul 2023
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)ISRO to launch DS-SAR Singaporean satellite on July 30
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is prepping for another launch toward the end of this month.
21 Jul 2023
European Space AgencyESA plans first-of-its-kind operation to deorbit defunct satellite
A team at the European Space Agency (ESA) is getting ready to perform a "first-of-its-kind" operation to bring back a defunct satellite.
21 Jul 2023
NASANASA's Hubble captures space rocks dislodged due to DART mission
Using the Hubble Space Telescope, scientists have more interesting findings on the DART mission that happened in September 2022.
20 Jul 2023
NASANASA's JWST makes surprising discovery of carbon in early universe
Using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), scientists have detected significant amounts of carbon in the early universe—about a billion years after the Big Bang.
18 Jul 2023
NASAHow NASA-JAXA aim to study the universe's most energetic objects
NASA and JAXA's (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) upcoming project called XRISM (pronounced "crism") will shed light on the most energetic objects in the universe, including galactic clusters and black holes.
18 Jul 2023
TechnologyHow to see Perseid meteor shower in 2023
Stargazers are in for an absolute treat starting this month. The Perseid meteor shower, known to be one of the best meteor showers seen each year, has just started.
13 Jul 2023
AsteroidNP to UQ3: Five asteroids headed our way this week
Five asteroids, ranging from 46 feet to as large as 890 feet, will make a close approach to our home planet in the coming days. Out of the five, two space rocks will head closer to us than the Moon.
13 Jul 2023
Chandrayaan-3How ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 will land on the Moon
The launch countdown for Chandrayaan-3, India's third lunar mission, has begun. It is scheduled to take off aboard an LVM3 (Launch Vehicle Mark 3) rocket from Sriharikota tomorrow (July 14).
11 Jul 2023
ChinaChina's methane-powered rocket aims to make historic orbit journey
Landspace, a Chinese private space launch provider, is preparing for the second test flight of its Zhuque-2 rocket on July 12.
07 Jul 2023
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)Key facts about LVM3, the rocket that will carry Chandrayaan-3
ISRO's LVM3 (Launch Vehicle Mark 3) is currently the heaviest rocket available in the country. The three-stage space launch vehicle has a total lift-off weight of 6,40,000kg.
04 Jul 2023
NASASun expels X-class solar flare causing radio blackouts in US
The Sun erupted in a powerful solar flare on July 2. According to NASA, it was an X-class solar flare, which is the most powerful category of flares the Sun emits.
01 Jul 2023
European Space AgencyESA's Euclid mission launches to explore dark mysteries of cosmos
The Euclid mission, built by the European Space Agency (ESA) along with inputs from NASA, has successfully launched.
29 Jun 2023
AstronomyGravitational waves thrumming through the universe heard for first time
For the first time, astronomers have been able to hear the "chorus" of gravitational waves pulsing through the universe.
28 Jun 2023
NASANASA's Perseverance rover finds mysterious, donut-shaped rock on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover has found another interesting rock on Mars, but researchers are not entirely sure about where it came from.
29 Jun 2023
Virgin GalacticVirgin Galactic's first commercial spaceflight tomorrow: Know key facts
Virgin Galactic is on track to launch its first-ever commercial spaceflight on June 29. The maiden space ride, called Galactic 01, has been booked for research purposes.
27 Jun 2023
NASAJWST makes first-ever discovery of crucial carbon compound in space
Using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), scientists have identified a new carbon compound, called methyl cation, for the first time in space.
26 Jun 2023
NASAWhat is solar maximum and how dangerous it can be
Roughly every 11 years, the Sun goes through a solar cycle. We are currently seeing the 25th solar cycle which is expected to reach its peak, called the solar maximum, as soon as 2024, according to recent research.
24 Jun 2023
European Space AgencyEverything about ESA's Euclid mission to launch on July 1
We are a week away from the launch of European Space Agency's (ESA) Euclid mission, which is scheduled to take off on July 1 to explore the dark side of the cosmos.
23 Jun 2023
Space ScienceEarth's thermosphere reaches highest temperature in 20 years: Know impact
Our planet's thermosphere—which is the second-highest layer of the atmosphere—has now recorded the highest temperature compared to the past two decades.
23 Jun 2023
NASANASA's MAVEN mission snaps stunning ultraviolet images of Mars
NASA has released two images of Mars captured by MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN) spacecraft in ultraviolet wavelengths.
21 Jun 2023
NASANASA achieves crucial water recovery goal on ISS: Know significance
NASA is working on life support systems that can recycle consumables like food and water and is testing them on the International Space Station (ISS).
21 Jun 2023
NASASun lashes out powerful X-class solar flare: What is it
The Sun expelled a strong solar flare on June 20. This powerful event was captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, which regularly monitors the Sun.
19 Jun 2023
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission gets crucial telescope to monitor Sun
Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) Aditya-L1 mission has received an important instrument, called Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT).
16 Jun 2023
NASANASA probe sheds light on origin of Geminids meteor shower
The Geminids meteor shower is one of the most stunning celestial events and one of the most intense meteor showers to occur every year.
16 Jun 2023
Virgin GalacticVirgin Galactic's first commercial spaceflight in June: Check ticket price
Virgin Galactic is all set to launch its first commercial spaceflight later this month.
15 Jun 2023
SaturnScientists discover potential for life on Saturn's moon Enceladus
In the hunt for life beyond Earth, Saturn's moon Enceladus has proven to be one of the most promising candidates.
14 Jun 2023
TechnologyThis spacecraft can clean up space by removing dead satellites
Japan-based Astroscale has come up with an interesting proposal to clear up space junk and orbital debris populating the low Earth orbit (LEO).
14 Jun 2023
NASANASA's Curiosity rover documents Martian day and night
The latest image from NASA's Curiosity rover gives a visual representation of what morning and afternoon on Mars look like.
12 Jun 2023
ChinaChina plans to launch a Moon-orbiting telescope by 2026
China has come up with a rather novel idea to study the Moon.
08 Jun 2023
AstronomyEarth's rarest clouds are back: How and when to watch
This month and in the ones to follow, shortly after sunset, people in the Northern Hemisphere will have the opportunity to see the rarest, coldest, driest, and highest clouds in the northern skies.
05 Jun 2023
AstronomyUnmissable astronomy events this month: A list
The month of June will be a great one for stargazing.
02 Jun 2023
NASATop discoveries of NASA's Kepler telescope: Exoplanets and more
Space telescopes give us stunning glimpses of the cosmos and help astronomers gain better insights into the universe.
02 Jun 2023
BoeingBoeing postpones launch of first crewed Starliner flight yet again
Boeing has yet again delayed the first-ever launch of its Starliner astronaut capsule for NASA. The postponement comes after the firm discovered major safety issues with the spacecraft last week.
01 Jun 2023
NASANASA's Webb telescope maps 'ultra-hot' exoplanet, finds water in atmosphere
Exoplanets are key targets for astronomers in the search for potentially habitable worlds.
