Space
-
Scientists may have detected Dark Matter for the first time using NASA’s Fermi Telescope
Science | Nov 27, 2025, 04:35 PM ISTA team of Japanese astronomers may have detected the first-ever direct signature of dark matter using NASA’s Fermi gamma-ray space telescope. The team found a unique 20 GeV gamma-ray glow near the Milky Way’s centre, matching predictions of dark matter particle annihilation.
-
ISRO scientists capture rare interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS from Mount Abu
Science | Nov 19, 2025, 05:03 PM ISTISRO-affiliated scientists at the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) have captured detailed images and spectral data of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS using the 1.2-meter Mount Abu telescope.
-
NASA installs Orion ‘Integrity’ spacecraft on Artemis II Rocket for 2026 Moon mission
Science | Oct 22, 2025, 08:02 PM ISTNASA has installed the Orion spacecraft ‘Integrity’ atop the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, marking a major step toward the Artemis II mission- the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years. The mission, targeting a 2026 launch, will send four astronauts around the Moon to test critical systems.
-
Chinese scientists discover rare meteorite fragments on Moon from outer solar system
Science | Oct 22, 2025, 07:28 PM ISTChinese scientists analysing lunar soil have discovered rare meteorite fragments believed to come from beyond the inner Solar System. The CI chondrites, rich in carbon and water-bearing minerals, offer fresh clues about how water and organic matter reached the Moon and possibly Earth.
-
Blue Origin’s new Glenn set to launch NASA’s ESCAPADE Mars Mission in late 2025
Science | Oct 12, 2025, 04:15 PM ISTBlue Origin’s New Glenn NG-2 is set for launch in late 2025, carrying NASA’s ESCAPADE Mars mission. The mission marks the rocket’s first deep-space venture, showcasing its potential for future interplanetary missions and reusable launch technology.
-
Orionid Meteor Shower 2025: How to Watch Halley’s Comet shooting stars in India
Science | Oct 02, 2025, 10:55 AM ISTThe Orionid meteor shower, an annual sky event, will show up on October 21 and the early morning of October 22 (2025). Caused by debris from Halley’s Comet, this celestial show will allow skywatchers in India to witness up to 20 meteors per hour.
-
NASA’s Artemis 2 mission to the moon scheduled for early 2026
Science | Sep 25, 2025, 01:39 PM ISTNASA Artemis 2, the first crewed mission of its Artemis programme, is now targeted for early 2026. Four astronauts will be flying around the Moon on a 10-day journey aboard Orion without landing, marking a giant step toward future Moon landings and Mars missions.
-
SpaceX Falcon 9 deploys 21 satellites for US military’s secure communication network
Science | Sep 12, 2025, 06:55 PM ISTSpaceX Falcon 9 launched 21 satellites on September 10, marking the start of the US military’s next-generation secure satellite network. Part of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture, these satellites form the Transport Layer, designed to provide encrypted global communications for the US
-
Megan McArthur, first woman to pilot SpaceX Dragon retires after 20 years at NASA
Science | Sep 01, 2025, 02:13 PM ISTMegan McArthur’s journey from piloting spacecraft to helping repair Hubble has left a strong mark on space exploration. Her career will continue to inspire young scientists and astronauts around the world, including those in India, to aim for the stars.
-
Love skywatching? 5 budget-friendly gadgets to make stargazing better in India
Science | Aug 31, 2025, 05:26 PM ISTIf you are aspiring to be into space research and love skygazing, then you must buy some of the gadgets which are budget-friendly, to study astronomy without burning a hole in their pocket.
-
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla gets hero's welcome in hometown Lucknow | WATCH
India | Aug 25, 2025, 11:34 AM ISTShubhanshu Shukla, India’s first astronaut to reach the ISS, received a grand welcome in Lucknow after his 20-day space mission with Axiom-4. He was felicitated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and will be honoured at a state event in Lucknow.
-
National Space Day 2025: How Chandrayaan-3's moon landing rekindled India's space race
Science | Aug 23, 2025, 05:05 PM ISTNational Space Day 2025 celebrates India’s space achievements, particularly the historic Chandrayaan-3 moon landing, marking a new era of exploration, innovation, and global leadership in space.
-
NASA’s IXPE reveals Black Hole secrets: New findings challenge old theories
Science | Aug 17, 2025, 12:54 PM ISTNASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) has provided new insights into black hole corona and polarised X-ray emissions, challenging long-standing theories about how matter behaves near black holes.
-
ESA’s JUICE Spacecraft tests radar on Moon before hunting alien life on Jupiter’s Moons
Science | Aug 05, 2025, 08:51 PM ISTThe test validated JUICE’s RIME radar, which will explore Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto for signs of life under their frozen surfaces. The spacecraft is now heading for Venus to perform a gravity assist on its journey toward Jupiter.
-
Blue Origin successfully launches NS-34 with Agra-born investor: Sends six civilians to space
Science | Aug 03, 2025, 07:00 PM ISTBlue Origin successfully launched its New Shepard NS-34 mission on August 3, 2025, carrying Agra-born real estate investor Arvinder 'Arvi' Singh Bahal and five other civilians to the edge of space. The eleven-minute suborbital flight offered moments of weightlessness and stunning views of Earth.
-
NASA launches TRACERS Mission to study how Earth fights space storms
Science | Jul 24, 2025, 10:33 AM ISTNASA TRACERS mission is set to study how Earth's magnetic field protects us from solar storms and space weather. The mission features two satellites flying in tandem, designed to measure magnetic energy bursts and their impact on Earth.
-
Is Asteroid 2024 YR4, dubbed as 'city-killer', on collision course: Will it hit Earth?
Science | Jul 08, 2025, 03:37 PM ISTAsteroid 2024 YR4 holds a 4 per cent chance of hitting the Moon. Discovered after it had already passed Earth, the asteroid’s trajectory highlights the limitations of current Earth-based detection systems.
-
NASA reveals what happens to the human body in space, and how we’re preparing for Mars
Science | Jul 04, 2025, 06:08 PM ISTNASA has shared detailed insights on how space travel affects the human body, from radiation exposure to gravity changes. NASA is preparing astronauts to not only survive but thrive on long-duration journeys to the Moon and Mars. The Artemis mission is the next step in this bold journey.
-
As Shubhanshu Shukla Lifts Off, Do You Know How Space Can Affect the Human Body?
Originals | Jun 25, 2025, 03:02 PM ISTAs Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla heads to space, many wonder—how does space travel impact the human body? From bones to immunity, living in space brings serious physical challenges. Watch the video to know more.
-
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s historic ISS launch rescheduled to June 10
Science | Jun 03, 2025, 09:25 PM ISTThe launch of Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to the International Space Station under Axiom Space's Ax-4 mission has been delayed to June 10 due to extended quarantine protocols.