NASA: News
16 Oct 2024
Elon MuskSpaceX to catch Starship's upper stage with 'chopsticks' next year
SpaceX has revealed plans to catch the upper stage of its Starship megarocket, using its innovative "chopstick" arms technology in early 2025.
16 Oct 2024
MoonGucci-rival Prada designing spacesuits for NASA's Artemis 3 Moon mission
Italian luxury fashion house, Prada, is ready to make a major contribution to NASA's Artemis 3 mission.
14 Oct 2024
JupiterNASA's $5.2B probe begins journey to Jupiter's icy moon Europa
NASA has successfully launched a $5.2 billion probe, the Europa Clipper, on a 1.8 billion mile journey to Jupiter and its icy moon Europa.
14 Oct 2024
Elon MuskWatch: 'Young Sheldon' predicted SpaceX's rocket catch feat years ago
In a remarkable twist of art predicting life, fans noticed that the popular TV show Young Sheldon had predicted a major SpaceX achievement years before it happened.
14 Oct 2024
JupiterNASA mission to explore Jupiter's 'potentially habitable' moon launches today
NASA is gearing up for the launch of its ambitious Europa Clipper mission today at 8:30 pm IST.
14 Oct 2024
International Space Station (ISS)Unveiling Haven-1: The world's 1st commercial space station
A US-based space tech firm, Vast, has unveiled the final design for Haven-1, the world's first commercial space station.
14 Oct 2024
Space NewsIndian astrophotographers capture comet seen once in 80,000 years
Indian astrophotographers have managed to capture the rare Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS). This celestial event, which started in early October, was visible from different parts of India.
12 Oct 2024
Falcon 9SpaceX receives FAA nod to resume Falcon 9 launches
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has cleared SpaceX to resume its Falcon 9 launches.
11 Oct 2024
AsteroidIs there a 5th force? Asteroid Bennu's data suggests so
Asteroid Bennu, a near-Earth object, has played a key role in improving our knowledge of asteroids and Earth's history.
09 Oct 2024
Federal Aviation AdministrationSpaceX plans Starship launch on October 13, awaits FAA approval
SpaceX has announced plans to conduct the fifth launch of its Starship megarocket as early as October 13.
08 Oct 2024
European Space AgencySpaceX launches 'Hera' mission to study asteroid deflected by NASA
The European Space Agency (ESA)'s Hera mission has successfully been launched.
07 Oct 2024
Larsen & ToubroIndia's L&T eyes role in building NASA's next space station
Larsen & Toubro (L&T), India's leading engineering firm, is exploring opportunities in the global space market.
07 Oct 2024
JupiterNASA's Europa Clipper launch delayed due to Hurricane Milton
NASA and SpaceX have announced the postponement of the much-anticipated Europa Clipper mission, originally scheduled for Thursday.
30 Sep 2024
Solar SystemWhy NASA is developing a time zone for Moon
NASA is moving ahead with its plan to introduce a standard time zone on the Moon, called Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC).
30 Sep 2024
International Space Station (ISS)SpaceX Dragon capsule docks at ISS to rescue Sunita Williams
SpaceX's Dragon capsule has made a successful docking at the International Space Station (ISS), marking a significant step in the mission to rescue astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams stranded there.
29 Sep 2024
SpaceXSpaceX Crew-9 mission launched to rescue Sunita Williams from ISS
SpaceX's Crew-9 mission has lifted off from the Space Launch Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
27 Sep 2024
SpaceXSpaceX's Crew-9 mission to rescue stranded astronauts launches tomorrow
SpaceX's Crew-9 mission, carrying NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, is set to launch on Saturday.
26 Sep 2024
International Space Station (ISS)Rare comet set to light up skies after 80,000 years
Comet C/2023 A3, also known as Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, is set to make a spectacular appearance in Earth's skies after approximately 80,000 years. This rare celestial event provides an opportunity for astronomers and sky enthusiasts to observe the comet.
26 Sep 2024
Blue OriginBlue Origin's New Glenn rocket completes crucial test fire
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket has successfully completed its first second-stage hot fire test.
25 Sep 2024
BoeingNASA delays mission to bring back Sunita Williams from ISS
NASA and SpaceX have announced a delay in the launch of their Crew-9 mission, originally scheduled for September 26. It is meant to bring back astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams from the International Space Station (ISS).
24 Sep 2024
MarsNASA reveals the mystery behind Mars's strange 'zebra rock'
NASA's Perseverance rover has made a remarkable discovery on Mars, a rock unlike any other seen before.
23 Sep 2024
Asteroid3 asteroids to pass Earth this week, NASA confirms
This September, three asteroids are set to make their close approach to Earth.
23 Sep 2024
Elon MuskSpaceX targeting 5 Starship missions to Mars within 2 years
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a timeline for the company's ambitious Starship mission to Mars.
22 Sep 2024
Space NewsNASA planning $19.5M mission to send artificial 'star' into space
NASA is preparing to launch an artificial star into space, in a groundbreaking mission led by researchers at George Mason University.
21 Sep 2024
Space NewsNASA invites public to design navigation tech for Artemis missions
NASA's public competition, the Lunar Navigation Challenge, aims to develop innovative navigation solutions for its upcoming Moon mission.
21 Sep 2024
BoeingBoeing's space and defense chief Ted Colbert resigns
Boeing has announced the immediate departure of Ted Colbert, the head of its Defense, Space & Security division.
20 Sep 2024
AsteroidEarth to gain temporary 'mini moon' this autumn
Almost a week later, Earth is set to gain a temporary 'second moon' or 'mini moon.'
18 Sep 2024
Space NewsCompany behind first private Moon-landing to build lunar communication infrastructure
NASA has awarded a contract worth up to $4.82 billion to Intuitive Machines, a Houston-based aerospace company.
16 Sep 2024
New DelhiRare celestial event tomorrow: Partial lunar eclipse coincides with supermoon
A rare celestial event is set to captivate skywatchers across the globe on Tuesday.
14 Sep 2024
AstronautsSunita Williams to vote from space: How is it possible?
NASA astronauts, Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, have announced their plans to participate in upcoming US presidential election on November 5, from space.
14 Sep 2024
International Space Station (ISS)Stranded in space, Sunita Williams shares experiences of extended stay
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, currently stationed at the International Space Station (ISS), said it's been tough dealing with their Boeing spacecraft leaving without them, and the prospect of spending several extra months in space.
12 Sep 2024
JupiterNASA approves mission to explore world 'potentially habitable today'
NASA's ambitious Europa Clipper mission is set to launch in October, following a successful review of the spacecraft.
12 Sep 2024
StartupsThis is the first Indian start-up to secure NASA contract
Pixxel, a Bengaluru-based space data start-up, has made history by becoming the first Indian company to secure a contract with NASA.
10 Sep 2024
JupiterNASA mission to explore Jupiter's moon will launch next month
NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft is set to launch next month, following a successful review of its mission readiness.
10 Sep 2024
ChinaChina accelerates Mars exploration plans, targets sample return in 2031
China is accelerating its plans for a historic Mars mission, aiming to launch as early as 2028.
10 Sep 2024
Jared IsaacmanPolaris Dawn takes flight: SpaceX launches first private spacewalk mission
SpaceX has successfully launched the highly anticipated Polaris Dawn mission, marking a significant milestone in private space exploration.
07 Sep 2024
BoeingBoeing's Starliner lands on Earth without astronauts
Boeing's Starliner space capsule has successfully landed on Earth, marking the end of an extended mission.
06 Sep 2024
DinosaursMoon had volcanoes erupting when dinosaurs were ruling Earth: Study
A groundbreaking study has revealed that the Moon was volcanically active around 120 million years ago, during the era when dinosaurs inhabited Earth.
05 Sep 2024
BoeingBoeing's Starliner set for uncrewed return to Earth tomorrow
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is scheduled to make an uncrewed return journey to Earth on Friday, September 6.
02 Sep 2024
Space NewsIs anyone there? SETI tries new trick for finding aliens
The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) recently conducted an extensive exploration of more than 1,300 galaxies.
