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'Blood Moon': How, where to watch upcoming total lunar eclipse

The night sky will stage a spectacular celestial event on March 13-14, 2025, marking the first total lunar eclipse since November 2022.

Can we mine minerals from asteriods? First attempt this week

AstroForge, a US-based private aerospace company, is gearing up for a commercial asteroid mining mission.

Indian space regulator announces ₹500cr fund to promote tech innovation

The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe) has launched a ₹500 crore initiative, the Technology Adoption Fund (TAF).

'Mars Triangle' meets 'Winter Triangle' in night-sky: What are they?

The night sky this month is hosting a unique celestial spectacle, as two different triangles are visible.

How astronaut Sunita Williams plans to readjust to Earth's gravity

Astronaut Sunita Williams is preparing for a tough transition back to Earth's gravity, after her long mission on the International Space Station (ISS).

'Einstein ring'—an extremely rare space-time warp—discovered close to Earth

The European Space Agency's (ESA) Euclid space telescope has photographed an incredible astronomical phenomenon called an 'Einstein ring.'

Chandrayaan-3's landing site on Moon is 3.7B years old

Thanks to its Chandrayaan-3 mission, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has unearthed a major secret of the Moon.

No glitches in SpaDeX mission, says ISRO chief

ISRO Chairman V Narayanan has rubbished reports of technical problems with the agency's first-ever space docking mission, SpaDeX.

Sunita Williams refutes claims of being 'abandoned' in space

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has refuted claims that she and her colleague Barry "Butch" Wilmore have been "virtually abandoned" in space.

What is PUNCH—NASA's mission to solve biggest mystery of Sun

NASA is gearing up for the launch of its Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere (PUNCH) mission on February 27.

ISRO successfully tests cryogenic engine under simulated space conditions

In a major achievement, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted a critical vacuum ignition test of its indigenous CE20 cryogenic engine.

Chandrayaan-4 mission to be launched in 2027: Jitendra Singh

India will launch its fourth lunar exploration mission Chandrayaan-4 in 2027, Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh announced today.

'Ultimate selfie': Sunita Williams captures stunning photo during 9th spacewalk

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams, who is currently stationed on the International Space Station (ISS), has captured a stunning moment during a spacewalk.

196-foot asteroid could hit Earth in 2032—should we be worried?

Astronomers have discovered a new asteroid, about the size of a football field (around 196-foot wide).

ISRO's 100th mission faces setback due to NVS-02 satellite malfunction

In its 100th mission, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has run into a major roadblock.

ISRO's budget rises to ₹13,415cr as major space missions approach

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has received a financial boost in the Union Budget for 2025-26.

Desi food, yoga: India's first astronaut to ISS—Shubhanshu Shukla—shares plans

Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is all set to make history as the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station (ISS).

Sunita Williams becomes the most experienced female spacewalker in history

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has broken the record for the longest time spent in space by a woman.

Life's building blocks may have originated in space—Bennu sample suggests

NASA scientists have made an interesting discovery in the sample from the Bennu asteroid, which the agency returned to Earth in 2023.

ISRO's 100 missions took 46 years—next 100 possible 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.