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India’s NISAR satellite, a joint NASA‑ISRO mission, will start operations soon, while ISRO chief confirms first uncrewed Gaganyaan flight in January 2026.

Three Chinese astronauts stranded after space debris strikes their return capsule

The three astronauts, Wang Jie, Chen Zhongrui and commander Chen Dong, were due to land on Earth on November 5.

Mission Escapade: NASA launches two spacecraft to study Mars

NASA’s twin Escapade spacecraft will explore how solar winds stripped Mars’ atmosphere, revealing clues about its lost habitability.

Mysterious interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS appears to change colour for third time with sudden brightening

3I/ATLAS is the third-known interstellar object to enter our solar system. It was discovered on 1 July 2025 by the ATLAS telescope in Chile, travelling at over 210,000 kilometres per hour.

Alleged NASA leak of 3I/ATLAS image and Japanese ‘breathtaking view’ create online frenzy

Scientists believe 3I/ATLAS contains significant amounts of carbon dioxide, similar to comets formed in cold, distant star systems.

Trump nominates Jared Isaacman, Musk ally, for top NASA job

Isaacman was removed from consideration to lead NASA earlier this year amid a high-profile falling out that Trump had with Musk.

Beaver Supermoon 2025: Year’s biggest, brightest and closest Moon to light up the night on Nov 5

The moon’s orbit around Earth is not perfectly circular. It shifts between near and far points as it travels. A supermoon happens when the full moon reaches the closest point to Earth in its orbit.

International Space Station set to dive into 'Point Nemo' in 2030

The International Space Station will meet its end in 2030, descending into the Pacific’s most remote spot, known as Point Nemo.

3I/ATLAS turns striking blue near the Sun, Harvard scientist flags sudden, unusual changes as ‘very surprising’

An interstellar visitor is puzzling scientists with its strange colour and rapid brightening, prompting fresh questions about what’s really happening as it travels through our Solar System.

3I/ATLAS sending Fibonacci Signal 8 • 13 • 8 • 5 • 13 • 8 with mysterious message ‘The Gate Awaits,’ new claims suggest

3I/ATLAS made its closest approach to Earth on 29 October 2025, coming within 1.8 astronomical units, or around 167 million miles.

NASA silence raises questions after missed 3I/ATLAS chasing 'Juno'

NASA’s Juno probe missed a rare chance to chase interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS, as politics and silence cloud mission decisions.

Warning from scientists: Solar storm that battered Venus could strike Earth next

Scientists warning regarding Earth could face severe disruption as rising solar activity. The storm that stripped Venus's atmosphere could harm Earth too.

NASA prepares to bid farewell to the international space station after 25 years in orbit – Here's why

The ISS, launched in pieces beginning in 1998, has served as a beacon of global cooperation among the United States, Europe, Japan, Canada and Russia.

The Universe in colour: 25 Beautiful nebulae that show the cosmos like never before

Nebulas are spectacular clouds of gas and dust where stars come to life and fade away. Their radiant beauty has captivated stargazers for centuries. Discover 25 breathtaking nebulas and the stories they hold.

How Australian scientists sharpened James Webb Telescope’s vision from a million kilometres away

After applying the correction, Webb captured sharper images of the star HD 206893, revealing a faint planet and a reddish-brown dwarf previously unseen.

NASA's hubble telescope spots asteroid trail while hunting supernova in distant galaxy

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope captured a surprising asteroid trail while observing a distant spiral galaxy 102 million light-years away.

NASA tracks four asteroids passing on 13 and 14 October passing from Earth

NASA confirms four asteroids, ranging from car- to house-sized, will pass Earth safely on 13–14 October 2025, posing no threat.

SpaceX set for Starship Flight 11 launch from Texas: Here is all you need to know

SpaceX is preparing to launch Starship Flight 11 from its Texas Starbase, to test engine restarts, heat shields and landing procedures ahead of future Mars missions.

Blue Origin reveals mighty 320-Foot New Glenn Rocket as it prepares for NASA’s Mars mission

New Glenn, when fully stacked, stands 320 feet tall and features a reusable first stage similar to SpaceX’s Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets.

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS found releasing water in space far from the Sun, NASA, ESA confirm

Scientists estimate that nearly 8% of the comet’s surface, about 7.8 square kilometres, is actively venting vapour. Most comets show only three to five per cent activity.

NASA confirms near-Earth flyby of '2025 TF' passing just 266 miles above planet's surface

NASA confirms 2025 TF passed just 266 miles above Earth on 1st October, highlighting the challenges of tracking small near-Earth objects.

A 9.8-foot asteroid, 2025 TF, zoomed past Earth closer than satellites over Antarctica

The space rock, now named 2025 TF, was spotted after the event using observations from the Catalina Sky Survey, a NASA-funded project that monitors near-Earth objects.

NASA's Perseverance rover provides unprecedented view of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS

The Perseverance rover on Mars imaged 3I/ATLAS with its Right Navigation Camera (Navcam), this image assists both scientific observation and rover navigation across Martian terrain.

Astronomers reveal evidence for a hidden 'Planet Y' beyond Neptune

Planet Y has not been directly observed, but its influence is apparent. Researchers studied roughly 50 icy objects beyond Neptune and found unexpected orbital inclinations.

Astronomers capture stunning rainbow spectra of binary star Eta Carinae

Astronomers capture Eta Carinae’s rainbow spectrum, offering new insights into massive star evolution and extreme cosmic phenomena.