Space Exploration

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.

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS zips past Sun, to be monitored by Mars and Jupiter spacecraft

The European Space Agency is using Mars and Jupiter missions to monitor the comet in real time. Observing from beyond Earth allows instruments to track the comet even when Earth-based telescopes lose sight.

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.

Moonquake-induced landslides shaking Moon could threaten lunar bases, Chinese scientists warn

Moonquakes differ greatly from earthquakes. While quakes on Earth last seconds or minutes, moonquakes can shake the lunar surface for hours.

One nebula, two perspectives: NASA’s Webb telescope captures it in striking colours

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope reveals NGC 6072 in two striking views. Using infrared instruments, it shows the nebula’s colours and structure, offering fresh cosmic insights.

New mission to unlock secrets of Neptune-sized exoplanets launched by scientists

The astronomers are ready to probe Neptune-sized exoplanets through ATREIDES, a new project designed to unravel how planetary systems form and transform.

Astronomers find elusive supermassive black holes cloaked in dust from Cosmic Dawn

The Subaru Telescope first identified unusually bright galaxies. These galaxies showed high-energy emissions but lacked visible quasar signatures.

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS unleashes bright green glow in stunning new images

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS undergoes a striking green transformation, captivating scientists and astronomy enthusiasts alike with its unprecedented color change.

Get your name sent around the Moon: NASA invites public to join Artemis II lunar mission – Here’s how to apply

Names from the public will travel aboard Orion spacecraft. A Space Launch System rocket will carry all passengers.

Earth’s Umbra creates rare blue hue in stunning Blood Moon eclipse, NASA reveals image

The umbra is the dark, inner shadow of Earth. Shaped like a cone, it stretches deep into space. Its circular cross section becomes most visible during a lunar eclipse.

NASA’s Perseverance Rover spots mysterious fossil-looking ‘turtle’ on Mars

Perseverance used its SHERLOC instrument for the photo. SHERLOC stands for Scanning Habitable Environments with Raman & Luminescence.

Stunning new images reveal interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS’s green glow and growing tail

Comet 3I/ATLAS is an interstellar visitor, unlike others in our Solar System. It follows a path that takes it back to space.

Could TRAPPIST-1 e Host Life? NASA Webb probes Earth-sized exoplanet in habitable zone

TRAPPIST-1 e orbits a small, cool red dwarf star. It is one of seven Earth-sized planets there. Scientists are curious because it lies in the habitable zone.

'We Are Working on Chandrayaan 4, 5 and Space Station': ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan Announces

V. Narayanan confirmed that Chandrayaan 4 and Chandrayaan 5 are actively in development. Chandrayaan 4 will also carry a Venus Orbiter Mission.

NASA's picture of the day, September 9: Gigantic red 'jet lightning' spotted from space above Earth

The jet appeared near the centre of a striking image. Below, Earth’s thin atmosphere glowed faint green. City lights peeked through the cloud cover.

NASA confirms a massive 100-foot asteroid is approaching Earth at high speed on September 10

Asteroid 2025 QV9 is roughly 100 feet wide. It travels at 10,319 miles per hour.

Total lunar eclipse 2025: Best viewing time to witness the rising Blood Moon today

This is the year’s second total lunar eclipse. The previous one was seen globally in March earlier. It is also the first eclipse visible since 2022.

From red-capped manakins to laysan albatrosses: Meet the 10 dancing birds of nature

From tiny red-capped manakins to graceful albatrosses, discover birds that turn the wild into a stage with their mesmerising dance moves, courtship displays, and breathtaking natural performances.

Astronomers spot ‘forbidden’ pulsar Calvera fleeing supernova through Milky Way outskirts

Calvera lies around 6,500 light-years above the Milky Way’s plane. This region holds very few stars of massive size. Stars here rarely form heavy enough to trigger supernovas.

NASA's picture of the day, September 5: Globular stellar cluster with thousands of stars lights up the southern sky

The cluster, also called NGC 104, sits 13,000 light-years away. It is the second brightest globular cluster seen from Earth after Omega Centauri.

A giant 110-foot asteroid is heading towards Earth at high speed today, NASA warns

NASA has confirmed asteroid 2025 OG1 is travelling towards Earth. The rock measures nearly 110 feet in size and is moving at 9,343 miles per hour.