Venus is hiding several asteroids that humans cannot see from Earth, irrespective of how advanced the telescope is. Of the 20 we know about, any one can come on a collision course with Earth.

Evil twin? Venus sheltering 'invisible' asteroids that can wipe off humanity with a minuscule change in course

ISRO’s astronaut Shubanshu Shukla  is on eco-friendly experiments in space, focusing on growing plants, recycling water, and using clean energy. His mission aims to make space travel sustainable and could offer innovative solutions to Earth’s food and energy challenges.

ISRO’s Shubanshu Shukla: How his space farming experiments may shape life beyond Earth

New research shows Jupiter was once twice its current size, holding over 2,000 Earths. Its strong magnetic field shaped the early solar system. Studying its tiny moons helped scientists unlock secrets of planet formation and our cosmic origins.

'Can fit 2,000 Earths inside’: Scientists discover Jupiter was once even bigger than it is today

Shukla will use the X-33 Skywalker inside the spacecraft and the Moonwatch for spacewalks. Both are specially calibrated for the demands of space missions.

ISRO's Shubhanshu Shukla: This luxury watch will be worn by Indian astronaut during his visit to space

China’s Tiangong Space Station has discovered a new, mysterious bacterium named Niallia tiangongensis. Found after a 2023 mission, this microbe can survive extreme space conditions raising the question: could it one day survive on Mars?

Will it survive on Mars? China discovers mysterious bacteria on Tiangong Space Station

Ceres, the largest object in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, was once thought to be a dry, rocky body.

'Similar to glaciers on Earth': NASA’s Dawn mission discovers frozen ocean world between Mars and Jupiter

Shubhanshu Shukla is set to travel to the International Space Station (ISS) on board SpaceX’s Crew Dragon. This state-of-the-art spacecraft is known for its safety, comfort, and cutting-edge technology.


ISRO’s Shubhanshu Shukla: 7 reasons why Crew Dragon is the safest ride for his space mission

A study that was published in Geophysical Research Letters by scientists from Kyushu University focusses on these little-understood patches of ionised material that form between 90 and 120 kilometres above sea level.

'Metal clouds': Scientists detect unusual anomaly in Earth’s upper atmosphere caused by solar superstorm

The first Indian to visit the International Space Station (ISS) on a private mission. From 400 kilometres above, he will witness sights few on Earth can imagine.


ISRO’s Shubhanshu Shukla: 16 sunrises and sunsets! What will he see from space?

Elaborating on the reasons behind the one-week delay for the Axiom-4 launch, Sarah explained that each Crew Dragon spacecraft undergoes specific tests and integration, depending on when it is flying next.

Axiom-4 launch: Why is Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's spaceflight delayed to June 8th?

In February 2024, for the first time ever, Indian Government agency IN-SPACE(established to support Indian sapce startups) had publicly released an "Integrated Launch Manifesto 2024-25". 

India did 7 of 30 space launches planned for 2024-25: Govt data

The rare and unusual mid-flight failure of India's PSLV-C61 rocket on May 18th, 2025, and the subsequent loss of the strategic EOS-09 satellite is a serious setback for India. 

4 failures in 8yrs- ISRO's troubles with strategic space missions

NASA’s Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) is not simply a protective garment. It is, in essence, a one-person spacecraft. 

What makes NASA's spacesuit crucial for surviving in space?

A newly discovered space rock called 2024 PT5, nicknamed a “minimoon,” may be a fragment blasted off the Moon during a past impact event. 

'Born from a cosmic crash': Earth's Minimoon may be a fragment of the Moon itself

Science & Tech: The mission will utilise the Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle or GSLV, to deploy the navigation satellite NVS-02, enhancing India's navigation capabilities.

ISRO to launch 100th mission on-board GSLV in January

Science & tech: China's space sector is preparing for significant advancements by focusing on the development of reusable rockets to enhance launch efficiency.

China to introduce advanced Long March and commercial rockets in 2025

The Sun has had the largest number of sunspots in over 20 years this month, according to the US agencies observing the star. The estimated Sunspot Number or SNN for 8 August may have reached 299, said the US Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) in Boulder, Colorado.

The Sun probably just had the largest number of sunspots in over 20 years: What does it mean?

A fireball from the Perseid meteor shower was captured in vivid detail, firing up the skies above the Ohrid lake in Macedonia this week. Perseid meteor shower, an annual phenomenon of comet particles burning up in the skies, peaked in the second week of August.

Perseid meteor shower fireball caught on camera in skies above Macedonia: Watch

A new study has challenged the 2018 discovery of reflections beneath Mars' south polar ice cap, initially thought to be an evidence of a subsurface lake. This revelation, once considered a potential hotspot for extraterrestrial life, now appears less likely given the new analysis.

Mars lake discovery debunked? New study challenges evidence of subsurface water

With the launch of its Starliner spaceship on Monday night, which will finally send two NASA astronauts into orbit, Boeing's spaceflight programme might achieve a significant milestone.

Sunita Williams goes to space again with Boeing Starliner's launch of first crewed mission: How to watch

A "gas station in space" may soon become a reality. Orbit Fab, an American company, is developing a system for on-orbit refuelling that includes fuel ports, refuelling shuttles, and orbital gas stations (refuelling tankers).

Space gas stations: American startup aims to revolutionise space technology

Voyager Space, a US space venture company, and Airbus, a renowned aerospace firm, on Wednesday announced that they will be collaborating in the pursuit of constructing a private version of the International Space Station (ISS).

Race to build ISS successor: Voyager Space and Airbus strengthen partnership

Elon Musk's SpaceX will soon carry out its first test flight of 'Starship,' a rocket which, as per AFP, is touted as the company's most powerful rocket ever built and is designed to ferry humans to the Moon and beyond.

Up, Up, and Away!: Elon Musk’s SpaceX to try and launch ‘Starship,’ its most powerful rocket ever on Monday

Finding alien life has long been a preoccupation of the human mind. Scientists and artists have both cast their imagination and vision in this direction. Till today though, we haven't heard from our counterparts from space.

Rogue planets with habitable exomoons may have alien life