Space Astronomy
Four volunteers have successfully completed a year-long mission simulating life on Mars, focusing on the challenges of survival in an isolated environment. This initiative, part of NASA's Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) Mission 2,...
Japan has initiated a significant mission aimed at collecting rock and soil samples from Phobos, one of Mars's two moons. This endeavour, known as the Martian Moons Exploration (MMX) mission, is spearheaded by the Japan Aerospace...
Japan’s JAXA Prepares to Launch Spacecraft to Martian Moon Phobos
Japan will embark on an ambitious mission targeting Phobos, one of Mars’ moons, with the aim of returning extraterrestrial material to Earth. The Japan...
Artemis-II Astronauts Observe Five Flashes on the Moon During Flight
The astronauts involved in NASA's Artemis II mission experienced a remarkable event while orbiting the Moon, identifying five brief flashes of light on the...
Space Startup Astrobase Aims to Launch 1,000 Tonnes into Space Each Year
Astrobase, an emerging Indian space startup, is striving for an ambitious goal: to increase the nation's launch capacity to 1,000 tonnes annually. This significant...
ISRO Initiates Search for Nutritionists for Astronauts’ Programme
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced a new nutrition programme called Santulan, tailored for its selected astronaut trainees, known as Gaganyatris. This...
SpaceX’s Starship Completes Historic Inaugural Orbital Flight
SpaceX's Starship successfully launched for its inaugural orbital flight, marking a significant milestone in space exploration. The spacecraft, which is designed for a variety...
NASA Technology Enhances Archaeological Discoveries Worldwide
NASA initially developed a technology to study the Martian surface, which is now helping archaeologists reveal hidden ancient artworks and artefacts. This technique, called...
Astronomers Detect First Radio Signal From Exoplanet Beta Pictoris b
A team of astronomers has identified a novel radio signal emanating from a planet beyond our Solar System, marking a significant milestone in astrophysical...
September 23 Marks Global Equal Day and Night with Equinox
The September equinox, which occurs on September 23, is a significant astronomical event that affects the entire globe, including India. It takes place at...
Cities on Moon May Deplete Water More Quickly Than Expected: Here’s Why
The existence of water ice in permanently dark craters close to the Moon's poles has ignited aspirations to establish bases, towns, and cities on...
Slow Spin, Lost Moon: How Venus May Have Consumed Its Satellite
A study from the University of California, Riverside suggests that Venus may have once harboured a moon that it ultimately destroyed, not through catastrophic...
US Space Force Confirms Offensive And Defensive Weapons In Earth Orbit
The United States has publicly acknowledged for the first time that it has deployed weapons in Earth’s orbit, signalling a significant shift in the...
SpaceX Prepares for Starship’s Orbital Launch Test in September
SpaceX is gearing up for the 14th test flight of its Starship, with the mission scheduled for September. This flight will utilise Booster 21...