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  • Saturn’s moon Titan hosts bizarre chemistry where oil and water mix-Here is what study says

    A new study reveals that Saturn’s moon Titan hosts bizarre chemistry where water-like and oil-like molecules can mix, hinting at alien chemical processes.

  • Geologists uncover remnants of Proto-Earth hidden deep beneath the planet’s surface

    Geologists uncover remnants of Proto-Earth hidden deep beneath the planet’s surface

    Scientists uncover remnants of proto-Earth buried beneath continents, providing rare isotopic evidence that rewrites how our planet first formed and evolved.

  • Chandrayaan-2 captures Moon’s reaction to Sun’s coronal mass ejection

    Chandrayaan-2 captures Moon’s reaction to Sun’s coronal mass ejection

    Chandrayaan-2 observed the Moon’s first CME effects. CHACE-2 detected solar activity, boosting exosphere pressure and atom density, revealing lunar space weather and exploration insights.

  • China brings back space rock traces from Moon’s far side

    China brings back space rock traces from Moon’s far side

    China’s Chang’e-6 mission discovered rare CI chondrite meteorite fragments on the Moon’s far side, revealing new clues about water and organic origins in space.

  • Mystery on the Moon: Scientists investigate transient lunar lights

    Mystery on the Moon: Scientists investigate transient lunar lights

    Mysterious flashes on the Moon, known as TLPs, may result from meteoroid impacts or escaping lunar gases, revealing hidden lunar activity.

  • Experience the October sky event on Oct 9. when Moon visits the Seven Sisters

    Experience the October sky event on Oct 9. when Moon visits the Seven Sisters

    Experience the waning gibbous Moon passes near the Pleiades on 9 October 2025, this sky event is visible with binoculars through its bright glow.

  • Scientists proposed LILA to detect Spacetime’s secret music from the Moon- Here is what study says

    Scientists proposed LILA to detect Spacetime’s secret music from the Moon- Here is what study says

    Scientists propose LILA, a lunar gravitational-wave detector, to explore a mid-band of spacetime vibrations of the Moon and other cosmic events.

  • Helicopters on the Moon? NASA astronaut candidate’s skills could shape Lunar landings

    Helicopters on the Moon? NASA astronaut candidate’s skills could shape Lunar landings

    New NASA astronaut candidate Ben Bailey thinks that his 2,000 flight hours here on Earth might come in handy during a moon landing.

  • Rust on the Moon? Scientists puzzled why Hematite is forming and Earth’s surprising role

    Rust on the Moon? Scientists puzzled why Hematite is forming and Earth’s surprising role

    The Moon has, for long, been seen as a dry and almost lifeless world. However, a new discovery has left scientists both surprised and confused.

  • Scientists consider nuclear option to stop asteroid 2024 YR4 before it hits the Moon

    Scientists consider nuclear option to stop asteroid 2024 YR4 before it hits the Moon

    Asteroid 2024 YR4 poses a small risk to Earth but higher chance of striking the Moon, prompting nuclear defence discussions.

  • Meet NASA’s 10 newly selected all-American 2025 astronaut candidates for Moon and Mars missions

    Meet NASA’s 10 newly selected all-American 2025 astronaut candidates for Moon and Mars missions

    NASA has announced its 2025 astronaut candidate class, marking a new era for Moon and Mars missions. Ten individuals begin rigorous training for future space exploration.

  • Meet Iniya Pragati: 13-year-old girl who becomes India’s youngest analogue astronaut aiming for Moon, Mars

    Meet Iniya Pragati: 13-year-old girl who becomes India’s youngest analogue astronaut aiming for Moon, Mars

    At 13, Iniya Pragati, India’s youngest analogue astronaut, dreams beyond Earth with plans for the Moon, Mars, and inspiring girls in science and technology.

  • NASA’s Latest Incredible Space Photos That Will Leave You in Awe

    NASA’s Latest Incredible Space Photos That Will Leave You in Awe

    From the fiery Dragon Eye to the majestic Seagull Nebula, discover NASA’s latest jaw-dropping space images that unveil the awe-inspiring beauty and cosmic wonder of our universe.

  • A 'rare smiley face' to grace the skies today: How to see the triple planetary conjunction

    A 'rare smiley face' to grace the skies today: How to see the triple planetary conjunction

    The formation will appear just before sunrise. It will be visible from almost anywhere on Earth. Clear weather and a flat eastern horizon will help.

  • NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and Crew-9 to share their space experiences in a press conference

    NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and Crew-9 to share their space experiences in a press conference

    NASA astronauts on Crew-9 are poised to discuss their mission. They will discuss their experiences in a post-flight press conference on March 31.

  • Blue Ghost’s final gift: A rare view of Blood Moon eclipse captured from lunar surface

    Blue Ghost’s final gift: A rare view of Blood Moon eclipse captured from lunar surface

    Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander witnessed a rare total solar eclipse from the Moon's surface, capturing a spectacular sight that no human has seen from the lunar perspective in over 50 years.

  • Chandrayaan-3 data suggests that ice may exist on Moon at more locations than previously thought

    Chandrayaan-3 data suggests that ice may exist on Moon at more locations than previously thought

    The Chandrayaan-3 mission, launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) from Bengaluru, achieved a soft landing near the Moon's south pole on August 23, 2023

  • What Earth looks like from different planets in the Solar System

    What Earth looks like from different planets in the Solar System

    Have you ever wondered how our home planet, Earth, looks from other planets in our solar system? Let's take a cosmic journey to explore the breathtaking views of Earth from our celestial neighbors.

  • Firefly's Blue Ghost Lander reaches Moon’s orbit, shares dazzling first lunar views

    Firefly's Blue Ghost Lander reaches Moon’s orbit, shares dazzling first lunar views

    Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander has entered lunar orbit, capturing stunning images of the Moon, and is preparing for its landing on 2 March, carrying NASA experiments to study the lunar surface.

  • Chandrayaan 3 landing site Shiv Shakti Point on Moon dates back 3.7 billion years when life began on Earth

    Chandrayaan 3 landing site Shiv Shakti Point on Moon dates back 3.7 billion years when life began on Earth

    The moon holds many secrets, and India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission is unlocking them. Scientists from ISRO have now estimated the age of the Shiv Shakti point, the landing site, to be 3.7 billion years.

  • Planetary parade dazzles Paris: Venus and Moon glow over Eiffel Tower in a stunning celestial photo

    Planetary parade dazzles Paris: Venus and Moon glow over Eiffel Tower in a stunning celestial photo

    Witness a rare cosmic sight as Venus and the crescent moon align beautifully over the Eiffel Tower in Paris, part of a larger planetary parade visible for the next few weeks.

  • Moon's two hidden canyons deeper than the Grand Canyon formed at bullet speed by lunar rocks

    Moon's two hidden canyons deeper than the Grand Canyon formed at bullet speed by lunar rocks

    New research reveals that two massive lunar canyons, deeper than the Grand Canyon, were formed in under 10 minutes by intense rock floods on the Moon's surface.

  • From the six-planetary alignment to the Snow Moon: Best skywatching tips from NASA for February 2025

    From the six-planetary alignment to the Snow Moon: Best skywatching tips from NASA for February 2025

    This February, skywatchers are in for a treat. Bright planets such as Venus, Mars, and Jupiter will rule the night sky.

  • Watch: Firefly’s Blue Ghost Lander en route to Moon captures breathtaking lunar eclipse from space

    Watch: Firefly’s Blue Ghost Lander en route to Moon captures breathtaking lunar eclipse from space

    Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander captures rare lunar eclipse image while en route to the moon, marking a significant milestone in its mission to support NASA's Artemis moon missions.

  • Blue Ghost lander captures stunning video of Earth as a glowing 'blue marble' from orbit

    Blue Ghost lander captures stunning video of Earth as a glowing 'blue marble' from orbit

    Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander is en route to the Moon, capturing stunning Earth images and carrying NASA-funded payloads to advance lunar science and exploration.

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