NASA reverses evacuation alert order for astronauts aboard space stationFive astronauts on the International Space Station prepared for evacuation Friday due to a worsening air leak. Russian experts worked to se...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
Watch: Blue Origin’s new Glenn rocket explodes moments before planned launch at Cape CanaveralA Blue Origin rocket exploded spectacularly over Cape Canaveral on Thursday evening. The Glenn LN-01 rocket was undergoing a hotfire test w...
29 May, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
In 1980, a physicist studying a thin clay layer found an iridium spike, and it wasn’t just trace metal: It became one of the biggest clues behind the dinosaurs’ extinctionIn a remarkable geological find in Italy, a delicate clay layer was uncovered, marked by unusually high levels of iridium—a rare element on...
28 May, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
Scientists found a small asteroid visitor near Earth, and it may be a chunk of the MoonA small space rock, 2024 PT5, is fascinating scientists with its Earth-like orbit. Researchers now suggest it might be a piece of the Moon....
26 May, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Bellatrix readying ultra-low orbit satellitesThe Bengaluru-based company is targeting launches in 2027 or 2028 and is positioning the project as a potential breakthrough in very low Ea...
25 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
China sends astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landingChina launched three astronauts to its space station. One astronaut will stay for a year, a record for the country. This mission supports C...
24 May, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
India seeks greater role in global international space normsIndia is actively seeking a greater influence in setting international standards for the burgeoning space sector. As global experts convene...
08 May, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
Can satellites bump into each other? New 'CRASH Clock' study reveals a potential threat in spaceEarth's orbit faces growing collision risks. A new 'CRASH Clock' measures how quickly satellites could collide if control is lost, potentia...
06 May, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
One giant leap for AI: Companies rethink how and where data is processedBig tech and startups are developing orbital data centers to process AI-driven data in space, reducing latency and energy use. This edge co...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Here’s how to spot Comet Pan-STARRS and ‘Shooting Stars’ together: Best time to watch the celestial viewAstronomers note that opportunities to view a comet with the naked eye are relatively rare. The simultaneous appearance of Comet Pan-STARRS...
20 Apr, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
PanSTARRS comet: Rare celestial event set to light up skies — here’s how and when to watchComet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) is emerging as one of the most anticipated skywatching events of 2026. Discovered in September 2025 by Pan-STAR...
17 Apr, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
1.5 lakh close-approach alerts issued for ISRO's Earth-orbiting satellites in 2025: ReportFour collision avoidance manoeuvres (CAM) were performed for Geo-synchronous Earth Orbit (GEO) satellites, while 14 CAMs, including one for...
16 Apr, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
Spacecraft's cracked window delayed Chinese astronauts' return; How did it happen and why did the Georgia-based assistant professor blame China for this incident?A recent delay in the return of Chinese astronauts from the Tiangong space station occurred after cracks were discovered in their spacecraf...
15 Nov, 2025, 09.01 AM IST
NASA to address orbital debris, greatest challenge of our eraThe US space agency has announced to fund three studies to understand the growing problem of space junk to analyse the economic, social and...
15 Sep, 2022, 01.52 PM IST
India has 217 space objects orbiting earth; working towards reducing space debris: ReportAccording to Orbital Debris Quarterly News issued in March by NASA, India had 103 spacecraft, including active and defunct satellites, and ...
10 Apr, 2022, 05.18 PM IST
A chunk of Chinese satellite almost hit the ISS; they dodged it - but the space junk problem is getting worseEarlier this week, the International Space Station (ISS) was forced to maneouvre out of the way of a potential collision with space junk. W...
13 Nov, 2021, 11.27 AM IST
- 192 Indian space objects currently in orbit
Chennai, Sep 8 (IANS) A total of 192 Indian objects are orbiting in space as of April 1, 2017, catalogued by US Space Surveillance Network,...
08 Sep, 2017, 03.12 PM IST