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NASA has confirmed the asteroid 2025 MV89 is en route. The space rock is about 120 feet across, roughly plane-sized. It is expected to pass Earth on 4 July.
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The rare agarwood-producing tree, Aquilaria khasiana, was officially confirmed in Assam by scientists from the Botanical Survey of India.
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On April 20, Lucy zoomed past Donaldjohanson at incredible speed. The spacecraft captured a series of close-up images using its L’LORRI imager just before the flyby.
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Shukla, part of the Axiom Mission 4 crew, is contributing to vital scientific research. He also recently filmed an educational video for Indian schoolchildren, explaining how the human digestive system changes in space.
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It currently sits around 420 million miles (or 670 million kilometres) from Earth. Astronomers have since confirmed its foreign origin—it’s only the third known comet to travel from beyond our solar system.
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NASA has confirmed asteroid 2025 MV89 is approaching Earth. The space rock measures about 120 feet in diameter. That’s roughly the size of a small passenger plane.
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The chestnut-capped babbler is a timid insectivore. It lives deep within reed beds and grasslands, avoiding human eyes. Its shy nature and camouflaged plumage make it hard to spot.
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The Buck Moon goes by many other names across cultures. Some Native American tribes call it the Thunder Moon, reflecting the frequent summer thunderstorms in July.
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Anil Menon was selected as a NASA astronaut in 2021 and graduated with the agency’s 23rd astronaut class in 2024.
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This research aims to protect astronauts’ visual processing and perception in microgravity. Whitson later turned her attention to studying cancer cells under a fluorescence microscope.
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NASA has listed the five largest dangers to humans in space. The difficulties are categorised under the term "RIDGE".
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NASA has confirmed that asteroid 2025 MK90 is approaching Earth. The space rock is about 93 feet wide, roughly aeroplane-sized. It is set to make its closest approach on 2 July.
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The origins of World UFO Day link back to one of the most famous incidents in UFO history—the Roswell Incident of 1947.
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From a super distant Earth-Sun rendezvous to Mercury shining in the evening sky and a stunning Buck Moon lighting up the night, there’s plenty to look forward to.
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This carnivorous creature belongs to the Hyposmocoma genus and has earned the nickname “bone collector” for its eerie behaviour.
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KiDS J0842+0059 lies around 3 billion light-years away from Earth. It holds a stellar mass almost 100 billion times that of the sun. Yet, it remains more compact than other galaxies of similar mass.
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This partnership will make NASA’s science and exploration more accessible, helping the agency engage and inspire a global audience in today’s modern media world.
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The team used the Multi-Unit Spectroscopic Explorer (MUSE) on the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope in Chile.
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NASA has confirmed that asteroid 2025 MM is heading towards Earth. The space rock is nearly 120 feet wide, roughly the size of a small aeroplane.
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Shot near the town of Robe, more than 340 kilometres south of Adelaide, the film was captured just one month after the passing away of the last Tasmanian tiger.
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Scientists detected the signal while observing a galaxy cluster named SpARCS1049 with the Low Frequency Array (LOFAR) telescope, which boasts more than 100,000 antennae scattered across Europe.
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A picture of a father gharial with more than 100 of his juveniles on his back has gone viral. The strong photo, taken by celebrated wildlife photographer Dhritiman Mukherjee, was captured in the Ganges River, India.
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Commander Peggy Whitson led research on the Cancer in LEO study. This experiment investigates the behaviour of cancer cells in microgravity.
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The Indian Air Force officer Shubhanshu Shukla became the first Indian to board the International Space Station (ISS) as part of Axiom Mission 4.
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The United Nations formally adopted Asteroid Day in 2016. The decision followed a proposal from the Association of Space Explorers. It was backed by the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space.
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Shubhanshu Shukla made history last Thursday by becoming the first Indian to reach the ISS. He is now the second Indian in space after Rakesh Sharma’s mission in 1984.
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Asha Shukla, the mother of the Group Captain, stated that they felt "very good" after the PM conveyed his best wishes to her son for the mission.
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The Prime Minister, who interacted with Group Captain Shukla, asked about his well-being and if he had tasted the 'Gajar ka halwa' he took with him.
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Group Captain Shukla mentioned that even his international crewmates on the ISS were curious about
Gaganyaan mission.
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The project will begin by making parts of a human chromosome, testing them in skin cells. Alongside the scientific work, a parallel study will explore the ethical and social questions tied to lab-made genomes.
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With the moon only 9% illuminated, the skies will be dark. This increases the chances of spotting meteors without the glare of moonlight. Viewers can also catch a crescent moon near Mercury in the west-northwest before night fully sets in.
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Shubhanshu Shukla shared how warmly the Expedition-73 crew welcomed him aboard the ISS. He said the crew made him feel like they had opened the doors of their home.
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Group captain Shubhanshu Shukla becomes the first Indian to reach the ISS and the first Indian pilot on a commercial space mission—nearly 40 years after Rakesh Sharma’s iconic 1984 voyage to Salyut 7.
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The Ax-4 crew will now begin a packed schedule of scientific research, outreach, and commercial projects. This mission holds the largest science load Axiom Space has carried to date.
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Axiom-4 astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla describes the launch as an "amazing feeling" while en route to the ISS. The private mission, launched on June 25, 2025, marks a major milestone for commercial spaceflight.
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The Ax-4 crew will spend 14 days aboard the ISS. Their work includes scientific research, outreach, and commercial projects.
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Webb has directly imaged a young gas giant planet roughly the size of Saturn, our solar system's second-largest planet
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According to forest officers, dholes are usually reddish-brown in colour. However, due to a rare genetic condition called melanism, some can appear entirely black.
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President Droupadi Murmu hailed Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s space journey as a proud milestone for India, calling it a symbol of global unity and scientific progress. She wished success to the Axiom-4 crew and lauded the NASA-ISRO collaboration.
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The Axiom-4 mission launched at 2:31 a.m. EDT (12 noon IST) on Wednesday from NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. Shukla and his crew are heading to the International Space Station on SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft.
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Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla revealed that he loves to listen to Shah Rukh Khan's 'Swades' movie song 'Yuh Hi Chala Chal'. 'Yuh Hi Chala Chal' is a popular song from the 2004 movie Swades.
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The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Kennedy Space Centre, Florida. Axiom-4 carries four astronauts, including India’s Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the Axiom-4 mission and Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, calling his journey to the International Space Station a moment of national pride.
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The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 2:31 a.m. EDT (12:01 p.m. IST) from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This launch marks Shukla’s journey to the International Space Station as the second Indian to fly into space after Rakesh Sharma in 1984.
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Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla pilots Axiom Mission 4, marking India’s return to space after 41 years. His journey signals a new era for India’s Human Space Programme.
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IAF officer Shubhanshu Shukla's parents get emotional as he lifts off for Axiom Mission 4. A proud moment for India and the Lucknow-based family.
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IAF celebrates Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s space launch with a powerful X post, 41 years after Rakesh Sharma’s historic journey.
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Axiom-4 pilot Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla shares an emotional message from orbit, celebrating India's return to space after 41 years. His parents in Lucknow express pride and joy.
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The wait is finally over. India has witnessed a historic leap in its space journey as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla lifted off into space aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9.
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Axiom-4 launches today with Indian Air Force's Shubhanshu Shukla on board; set to command ISRO’s Gaganyaan after gaining ISS mission experience.
