Space Exploration

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

Astronomers create first 3D temperature map of a distant exoplanet's atmosphere

A team from the University of Maryland and Cornell University developed the first three-dimensional temperature map of WASP-18b, a gas giant orbiting a star about 400 light years away.

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.

Is Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS a cosmic time capsule? Spanish astronomers trace its 10-million-year path

Scientists from the Center for Research in Information and Communication Technologies (CITIC) at the University of A Coruña confirmed that 3I/ATLAS is not a typical comet.

‘Take Vacations Before October 29’: Harvard Astrophysicist’s warning fuels comet 3I/ATLAS artificial origin speculations

First detected in July, Comet 3I/ATLAS measures nearly 5.6 kilometres across and weighs an estimated 33 billion tonnes.

A faint light in the Milky Way’s centre could be hidden dark matter, says study

Scientists recreated the Milky Way’s history using supercomputers to track where dark matter should collect and collide.

Orionid Meteor Shower 2025 at its peak: When and where to watch the dazzling fireballs for the best view

NASA reports that each meteor can travel at speeds reaching 148,000 miles per hour, leaving glowing trails that sometimes last several minutes.

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS emits rare metal alloy, says Harvard expert

3I/ATLAS is the third known interstellar visitor after 1I/‘Oumuamua and 2I/Borisov. In most comets, nickel and iron appear in similar amounts, but 3I/ATLAS breaks that rule.

Giant, mysterious rippling wave detected in Milky Way by Gaia Telescope

For decades, astronomers have known that stars orbit the Milky Way’s centre and that the galactic disc is warped.

Satellites track the largest ocean waves ever seen, fueled by a powerful storm

Ocean swells are not the choppy waves seen near shores. They are smoother, longer and can travel vast distances for days or even weeks.

Aliens found humans too boring, so they quit contacting us, claims scientist

A new theory from a scientist working with NASA, raises a surprising question about extraterrestrial life and why they might have stopped reaching out to humanity altogether.

Giant weak spot in Earth’s magnetic field discovered, continues expanding, say scientists

Scientists made these observations using data from the European Space Agency’s Swarm mission, which relies on three identical satellites to measure magnetic signals from Earth’s interior and oceans.

NASA’s 10 most colourful and stunning space images of stars, nebulae and supernovae

NASA has shared 10 breathtaking images capturing the vibrant beauty of the cosmos, featuring colourful stars, glowing nebulae, and explosive supernovae, showcasing the Universe’s spectacular and diverse wonders.

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.

Earth from Space: NASA astronaut captures breathtaking Mount Everest, Himalayas and cloud-covered India

NASA astronaut Don Pettit’s latest photograph from the International Space Station has sparked global awe, capturing a rarely seen and stunning view of Earth’s tallest mountain.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX giant super heavy rocket crashes into Gulf of Mexico — Watch video here

Moments after liftoff, the Super Heavy booster separated from Starship in a hot-staging sequence. The massive booster then began its planned descent toward the Gulf of Mexico.

Runaway World: Astronomers capture young rogue planet feasting on gas at record pace

Cha 1107-7626 is estimated to be about one to two million years old — extremely young by astronomical standards.

Meet ISRO’s Vyommitra: India’s humanoid robot that talks, thinks and works, set to fly on Gaganyaan mission

Vyommitra combines mechanical precision with artificial intelligence. It can recognise speech, move its limbs, and identify instruments using vision-based technology.

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.

ESA Mars Orbiters capture rare glimpse of interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS – See images here

The ExoMars orbiter’s Colour and Stereo Surface Imaging System captured faint images of the comet’s coma, the glowing cloud of gas and dust surrounding its icy nucleus.

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.

Starship Flight 11: SpaceX targets October 13 for next megarocket launch

The upcoming flight will test several upgrades designed for future missions. Super Heavy will attempt a new landing sequence, firing five of its 33 Raptor engines to control its descent.

10 jaw-dropping milky way photos from NASA’s latest collection

Explore 10 breathtaking images of the Milky Way from NASA’s latest collection, revealing the galaxy’s vibrant star fields, glowing nebulae and hidden cosmic wonders in stunning celestial detail.