Space Astronomy
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 target was articulated by the company's founder, Nereraj Khandelwal, during a recent...
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced a new nutrition programme called Santulan, tailored for its selected astronaut trainees, known as Gaganyatris. This initiative, facilitated by the Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC) in Bengaluru, aims...
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...
IN-SPACe Chairman Calls for ISRO-Private Sector Collaboration
IN-SPACe Chairman Pawan Goenka has announced an ambitious target for India to achieve fifty space launches per year by the year 2030. He stated...
September Features Celestial Events Including Harvest Moon
September presents a remarkable array of celestial events for sky enthusiasts. From the shining Venus to the illuminated Harvest Moon alongside Saturn, this month...
ISRO Is Set to Launch EOS-05 Imaging Satellite Aboard GSLV-F17 Rocket
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is preparing to return to the launch pad after a significant gap, with the GSLV-F17 rocket scheduled to...
ISRO Set to Launch EOS-05 Satellite at Geosynchronous Orbit
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is scheduled to launch its latest Earth-observation satellite, EOS-05, on September 4 at 2:55 am IST. This mission...