Space Astronomy
Lunar Eclipse Set to Occur After Recent Total Solar Eclipse
The lunar eclipse is poised to take place on August 28, 2026, as the Moon aligns with the Earth’s shadow. This event follows a...
Total Solar Eclipse Occurs Today
The first total solar eclipse of the year will take place today, marked by the Moon completely covering the Sun along a narrow path...
Vikram Sarabhai: The Visionary Who Built India’s Space Program for Social Good
Vikram Sarabhai, born on 12 August 1919 in Ahmedabad, faced complex challenges during the formative years of independent India. While his country dealt with...
Total Solar Eclipse on August 12, 2026, Not Visible in India
The upcoming solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, will feature a total solar eclipse where the Moon will briefly block the Sun. This rare...
Government Plans to Transfer Operation of Rs 950-Crore ISRO Spaceport to Private Sector
The government is set to transfer the operation and management of India’s forthcoming Small-Satellite Launch Complex (SLC) at Kulasekarapattinam in Tamil Nadu to a...
India Innovates Space Tow Truck Technology with Aule Space Testing
In a significant advancement for India's approach to space debris management and satellite servicing, Bengaluru-based startup Aule Space has successfully tested its relative guidance,...
Astronaut Anil Menon To Conduct First Spacewalk Lasting Seven Hours
Nasa astronaut Anil Menon is poised to conduct his first-ever spacewalk on Thursday, August 6. This significant event will take place outside the International...
SpaceX Rocket Stage Believed To Have Crashed On Moon Near Einstein Crater
A SpaceX rocket stage that previously launched two lunar landers is thought to have impacted the Moon on Wednesday, having drifted off course for...
Government Launches Space Incentive Schemes to Boost Private Sector, Offers Up to 100% Support
The Centre has launched two new incentive schemes to accelerate private participation in India's space sector, offering financial support ranging from 30 per cent...
Where to Watch the August 12, 2026 Total Solar Eclipse Over Europe
The total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, marks a notable event for skywatchers globally. This occurrence will break a lengthy hiatus of nearly...
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Discusses Human Body’s Internal Navigation System
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has recently highlighted the fascinating aspect of the human body's internal navigation system, which acts similarly to a GPS. He noted...
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Shares Emotional Experience of Seeing India from Space
Shubhanshu Shukla, an Indian astronaut, has recounted an emotionally charged experience from his space journey, detailing how he felt moved upon first observing India...