NASA: News
24 Nov 2024
MoonEarth's 'mini moon' is set to depart by tomorrow
Earth's temporary "mini moon," asteroid 2024 PT5, is set to depart our planet's orbit on November 25, just two months after its arrival.
20 Nov 2024
AstronautsWorrying: Sunita Williams has little fresh food left on ISS
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has been stuck on the International Space Station (ISS) for the past few months, along with fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore.
19 Nov 2024
SpaceXSpaceX Starship's 6th test flight today: Know the mission objectives
SpaceX is gearing up to launch its Starship rocket, the biggest and most powerful two-stage reusable vehicle ever built, on its sixth test flight today.
19 Nov 2024
MarsDid NASA kill life on Mars? Astrobiologist makes shocking claim
Dirk Schulze-Makuch, a renowned astrobiologist from Berlin's Technische Universitat, has proposed a theory that NASA's Viking 1 mission could have inadvertently harmed potential life on Mars.
19 Nov 2024
DelhiDelhi pollution: Punjab sees record farm fires amid SC scrutiny
On Tuesday, Punjab reported nearly 1,000 farm fires, the highest single-day count this season.
18 Nov 2024
ChinaMoon's far side had active volcanoes, similar to near side
Recent research has shown that the far side of the Moon also witnessed volcanic eruptions billions of years ago, just like its near side.
16 Nov 2024
Elon MuskSpaceX's Starship Flight 6 test launch scheduled for November 19
SpaceX is gearing up for its sixth Starship test flight, called Starship Flight 6, no sooner than Tuesday, November 19.
16 Nov 2024
MarsEurope's 'Hera' asteroid probe on track for Mars rendezvous
The European Space Agency (ESA)'s Hera asteroid probe, has successfully completed a critical milestone in its mission to study the site of the first-ever asteroid deflection test.
16 Nov 2024
BoeingBiden jokes about rescuing stranded astronauts, Sunita, Wilmore, from space
United States President Joe Biden recently joked about going to space to bring back astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore.
15 Nov 2024
AnthropicAnthropic partners with US government to prevent AI nuclear leaks
In a first, leading artificial intelligence (AI) firm Anthropic has partnered with US Department of Energy's (DOE) nuclear experts.
15 Nov 2024
MicrosoftWant to know everything about Earth? Ask NASA's AI chatbot
NASA has teamed up with Microsoft to create an AI chatbot called Earth Copilot.
13 Nov 2024
Pratt & WhitneyNASA invests $11.5 million in 5 sustainable aircraft concepts
NASA has awarded five research grants, totaling $11.5 million, under its Advanced Aircraft Concepts for Environmental Sustainability 2050 (AACES) program.
12 Nov 2024
Elon MuskSpaceX plans to establish Starlink-like satellite network around Mars
SpaceX is looking to build a satellite network around Mars, just like its Earth-based Starlink system.
10 Nov 2024
Asteroid'Hera' mission to study NASA-deflected asteroid completes key maneuver
The European Space Agency (ESA)'s planetary defense mission, Hera, has successfully executed the first major maneuver of its journey since its launch in October.
10 Nov 2024
Space NewsNorthern Taurid meteor shower peaks tomorrow: Check NASA's viewing tips
The Southern Taurids already peaked on November 5, and now it's the Northern Taurids's turn to dazzle the night sky around November 11-12.
09 Nov 2024
International Space Station (ISS)NASA remains tight-lipped on Crew-8 astronaut's post spaceflight health scare
NASA is yet to reveal the details of a medical issue that resulted in the hospitalization of one of its astronauts, after returning from space last month.
09 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpMusk joined Trump's call with Zelenskyy; what did they discuss
SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk was reportedly on the line during a phone call between United States President-elect Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
08 Nov 2024
Lockheed MartinNASA's X-59 supersonic jet nears first flight, passes engine tests
NASA's revolutionary X-59 jet, or the Quiet SuperSonic Technology (QueSST) aircraft, has passed its first engine tests.
08 Nov 2024
ChinaMars once had a vast ocean, new evidence suggests
China's Zhurong rover has unearthed new evidence supporting the theory that Mars once housed a vast ocean, a study published in Scientific Reports has revealed.
06 Nov 2024
AstronautsIs Sunita Williams OK? Starliner astronauts' photos spark health concerns
NASA's astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore have been stuck on the International Space Station (ISS) since June 6, after their Boeing Starliner spacecraft encountered technical issues.
06 Nov 2024
GaganyaanISRO's Gaganyaan mission delayed to 2026: Here's why
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has pushed back its ambitious Gaganyaan mission, now slated for 2026, extending the original timeline by almost a year.
05 Nov 2024
JapanJapan launches world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat: Know its significance
Japan has successfully launched the world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, into space.
05 Nov 2024
International Space Station (ISS)US elections: How NASA enables astronauts to vote from space
As the United States gears up for its presidential election on November 5, two astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS) will be casting their votes from space.
02 Nov 2024
SpaceXSpaceX plans to test in-orbit refueling of Starship in 2025
SpaceX is gearing up for a historic mission to test propellant transfer between two orbiting Starships as early as March 2025.
29 Oct 2024
Space NewsNASA reveals 9 potential landing sites for Artemis 3 mission
NASA has revealed nine possible landing sites for its next Artemis 3 mission, a major step in the planning.
29 Oct 2024
International Space Station (ISS)Sunita Williams wishes Happy Diwali from space, shares video message
Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, who is currently stationed at the International Space Station (ISS), has sent her Diwali greetings to people across the globe.
26 Oct 2024
BoeingBoeing is considering selling parts of its space business: Report
Boeing, a longtime NASA contractor, is said to be considering the sale of certain parts of its space operations.
25 Oct 2024
BoeingA SpaceX capsule just returned, but Starliner's astronauts weren't aboard
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore—test pilots for Boeing's Starliner spacecraft's maiden crewed flight—had originally planned a week-long trip to the International Space Station (ISS).
23 Oct 2024
ChinaNASA to study lunar samples brought by China's Chang'e-6 mission
NASA is in talks with China to finalize a loan agreement to study lunar rock samples from the Chang'e-6 mission, Reuters has reported.
23 Oct 2024
Albert EinsteinNASA's latest telescope will unlock the mysteries of black holes
NASA has just unveiled a prototype of an innovative telescope, one that is designed specifically for a new space-based gravitational wave detection mission.
22 Oct 2024
International Space Station (ISS)NASA's astronauts cannot return from ISS due to poor weather
The return of NASA's SpaceX Crew-8 mission from the International Space Station (ISS) has been delayed due to bad weather near Florida's splashdown sites.
21 Oct 2024
Space NewsHow NASA's Artemis Accords will ensure peaceful deep space exploration
NASA's Artemis Accords, a global alliance to set rules for peaceful deep space exploration, has gained a lot of momentum.
20 Oct 2024
Space NewsHubble captures stunning image of 'stellar volcano' in Aquarius constellation
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has clicked a stunning image of two stars from a system, called R Aquarii, situated about 710 light-years away in the Aquarius constellation.
20 Oct 2024
Space NewsNASA's Roman Telescope completes rigorous spin test amid launch preparations
NASA's next-generation Roman Space Telescope, named after the agency's first chief astronomer Nancy Grace Roman, has successfully completed a critical "spin test."
19 Oct 2024
MarsNASA discovers potential habitats for microbial life on Mars
A recent study by NASA has found small patches on Mars that could harbor life.
19 Oct 2024
International Space Station (ISS)This trash compactor would tackle the biggest problem in space
Sierra Space, a leading space technology company, is all set to send a unique trash compactor to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2026.
18 Oct 2024
EuropeWhat is Europe's 'Moonlight' mission and why is it important
The European Space Agency (ESA) has launched an ambitious initiative, the Moonlight Lunar Communications and Navigation Services (LCNS) program.
18 Oct 2024
Bill GatesBill Gates' guide to understanding climate change
Bill Gates, the world's most successful entrepreneur and a great philanthropist, is a strong advocate for the fight against climate change.
18 Oct 2024
Space NewsIncreasing space missions could lead to tech blackouts, warn experts
The increasing number of space missions has alarmed scientists and astronomers alike about the possibility of Kessler syndrome becoming a reality.
17 Oct 2024
Solar SystemSun officially enters its 'solar maximum period': What it means
The sun has officially entered its "solar maximum period," a phase in the 11-year solar cycle characterized by increased sunspots and solar activity.
