NASA’s Artemis II Nears Launch for Moon Mission

NASA’s Artemis II

NASA is entering a historic phase of human space exploration as the Artemis II mission mega Moon rocket arrives at the launch pad of the NASA Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. This moment signals the last set of preparations for humanity’s first crewed moon journey in over 50 years. Standing nearly 98 meters tall, the … Read more

Launch of LVM3-M6: New Cosmic Era in Indian Space Odyssey

Launch of LVM3-M6

A remarkable new height for India’s space odyssey was reached with the successful LVM3-M6 launch, propelling the BlueBird Block-2 satellite into orbit from Sriharikota. Powered by the innovative spirit of India’s youth, this mission showcases the flawless heavy-lift reliability of ISRO with an enviable success record of perfection. The LVM3 also provides a foundation for … Read more

James Webb Spots a Bizarre Lemon-Shaped Planet

James Webb Spots a Bizarre Lemon-Shaped Planet

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has amazed astronomers with the discovery of a peculiar and extreme exoplanet that is beyond comparison with all the previously known ones. The planet, which has been given the name PSR J2322‑2650b, is located at a distance of about 2,000 light-years from our planet and has an elongated shape, thus … Read more

ISRO Successfully Launches GSAT-7R (CMS-03) Aboard LVM3

ISRO Successfully Launches GSAT-7R

With the successful launch of GSAT-7R (CMS-03), India has set yet another landmark in space and defence technology. The satellite was launched aboard the LVM3-M5 (Launch Vehicle Mark-3), India’s heaviest and most advanced operational rocket, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.  This landmark mission will enhance India’s strategic space communication … Read more

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Live Tracker: When & How to Watch

Comet 3I/ATLAS

The new object known as 3I/ATLAS (C/2025 N1) has set the scientific world abuzz because it bears evidence from deep interstellar space far beyond our solar neighbourhood. Travelling at more than 130,000 miles per hour, this comet has probably formed in another star system billions of years ago and was then thrown out into interstellar … Read more

A New Moon of Earth? 2025 PN7 Explained

New Moon of Earth

NASA researchers have discovered a new quasi-moon, named 2025 PN7. In a stunning new development for space fans, NASA has officially confirmed that Earth is sharing its orbit with a small cosmic companion—asteroid 2025 PN7, now officially a “quasi-moon.” This newly discovered celestial body is not gravitationally locked into orbit around our planet, like our … Read more

Measuring the Natal Kick of a Black Hole

Measuring the Natal Kick of a Black Hole

For the first time in the history of space, scientists have captured the recoil velocity of a catastrophic collision into a newborn black hole. A remarkable step in the mysterious universe, this breakthrough will uncover new insights into black hole emergence and behaviour. With the discovery of ‘Natal Kick’, it will be a new revolution … Read more

NASA Spots Turtle on Mars: A Whimsical Discovery with Scientific Value

NASA Spots Turtle on Mars

The NASA Perseverance rover has yet again amazed astronomers across the world with beautiful views of Mars, this time spotlighting the turtle-shaped rock at the Jezero Crater! Truly, the rock looks extremely much like a turtle with its head out of its shell and is one of the many such formations to excite and amaze. … Read more

ISRO’s First Integrated Air Drop Test Boosts Gaganyaan Mission

ISRO’s First Integrated Air Drop Test Boosts Gaganyaan Mission

On 24 August, ISRO accomplished the first Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-1) for the Gaganyaan mission from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota, India. This mega test brought in an all-important passing into a later stage of validating parachute-based deceleration methods for the Crew Module (CM), an extremely important system during re-entry into the atmosphere … Read more

A New Moon of Uranus Discovered

A New Moon of Uranus Discovered

In February 2025, the NASA astronomers made a notable revelation of recognising a new natural satellite (moon) orbiting Uranus. The findings have opened up new opportunities for outer space research and to understand the complex dynamics of this far-off space. Uranus occupies a unique place in the solar system, and this discovery is a milestone … Read more