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In 1993, Russia reflected sunlight from space. Now, a California startup wants to turn the night sky into a marketplace for on-demand sunlight from orbitA California startup is developing satellites that could redirect sunlight to Earth after sunset, creating what it calls “sunlight on deman...- 55 million light-years away, scientists spot something unusual: A strange galactic collision may have left this spiral galaxy with a centre that spins sidewaysThe Hubble telescope captured images of spiral galaxy NGC 4698. Its central bulge is tilted at an unusual angle to the main disk. Astronome...
- A 1967 promise to keep space peaceful faces a new test: What happens when satellites become targets? America’s space weapons reveal a new battlefieldThe United States has deployed space control weapons, sparking global concerns about an orbital arms race. These systems are designed to de...
- US acknowledges for the first time that it has deployed weapons in spaceIn a significant development, the United States has confirmed the deployment of weapons in space as a defensive measure, aiming to counter ...
- In 2025, China sent four mice to Tiangong for about two weeks; one female later produced three litters of 9, 10, and 9 pups after returning to EarthIn a groundbreaking Chinese space experiment, four mice were sent into orbit for two weeks. Remarkably, one female mouse returned and gave ...
- Venus has a deadly heat blanket that Mercury never had. Why the planet farther from the Sun became the hottest world in our solar systemMercury is closer to the Sun, but Venus is the solar system's hottest planet. Venus possesses an extremely dense carbon dioxide atmosphere ...
- UK deepens reliance on Musk's SpaceX, spending nearly $40 million on satellite servicesThe spending was disclosed to Reuters in response to a freedom of information request and makes Britain the first country outside the US to...
- In 1997, Galileo mapped a 400-kilometer patch of Europa; a later analysis found ammonia-bearing compounds near fractures in the iceRecent examinations of historical Galileo data have uncovered ammonia compounds near the surface fractures of Europa. This discovery points...
- Isro launches EOS-05 satellite: India's first dedicated geostationary Earth-observation satelliteIn a notable achievement, Isro has successfully launched the EOS-05 satellite aboard the GSLV-F17 vehicle. The satellite will offer near re...
- GSLV-F17 launch a reflection of India's growing space capabilities: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed ISRO’s successful GSLV-F17 launch carrying EOS-05, calling it an “outstanding achievement” an...
- Layoffs at Uber; Astrobase eyes fresh fundraiseUber will cut thousands of jobs in a restructuring move. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
- US, China arm for space warfare: Hunter satellites and orbital weaponsChina and the United States are developing advanced military space capabilities. Both nations are preparing for potential conflict extendin...
- In 1967, a preflight test for the first crewed flight of Apollo resulted in a tragedy and the loss of astronauts Virgil Grissom, Edward White and Roger ChaffeeIn 1967, a preflight test for the first crewed flight of Apollo on the launch pad at Cape Kennedy resulted in a tragedy and loss of astrona...
- The dreaded 'N' word is back again as Trump runs out of Iran optionsRecent US and Iran military exchanges have revived discussions about a nuclear option. These attacks follow a period of relative calm and h...
- NASA's Roman Space Telescope will see at least 100 times more sky at once than Hubble and James Webb, helping scientists study invisible dark matter, dark energy and search for thousands of exoplanetsNASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy, beginning a mission to survey vast areas of the univers...
- Astronauts returning from spacewalks say space leaves a smell on their suits; NASA crews have compared it with metal, gunpowder, and ozoneAfter returning from spacewalks, astronauts frequently describe an odd aroma, reminiscent of burnt gunpowder or charred meat. This mysterio...
- Apollo astronauts left mirrors on the moon decades ago; scientists are still firing lasers at them, here's whyApollo 15's lunar retroreflector continues to aid scientists with precise measurements. This device, left on the Moon in 1971, reflects las...
- In 1958, US Air Force launched an Able 1 spacecraft to the Moon in humanity’s first attempt to send a spaceship anywhere beyond Earth orbit but the mission lasted only 73.6 secondsIn 1958, US Air Force launched an Able 1 spacecraft to the Moon in humanity’s first attempt to send a spaceship anywhere beyond Earth orbit...
- India’s satellite launch cost 4 times higher than US, Cambridge study finds; Space Dept disputes findingsA new study reveals that satellite launch costs in India are the highest among key markets. Government sources challenge this perception, h...
- Earlier this year, a California startup received approval to launch a 59-foot mirror into orbit. Two years later, the demonstration could redirect sunlight onto chosen points on Earth, allowing crews to keep working after darkA California startup just got FCC approval to test a 59-foot mirror satellite in orbit. The spacecraft, named Eärendil-1, will catch sunlig...
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