NASA observes Argentina from the International Space Station and detects a gigantic pink heart nearly 10 kilometers wide, whose color does not have as romantic an origin as it seemsA stunning heart-shaped pink lake in Argentina, captured from space, reveals a fascinating scientific story. This vibrant hue is due to sal...
29 Apr, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
‘Missing scientists’ cases may be random; Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb warns what’s actually threatening America’s scientific superiorityUS officials are investigating several scientists' deaths and disappearances as a national security issue. Astrophysicist Avi Loeb states t...
29 Apr, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
Atacama’s pristine skies face light pollution risks despite cancellation of nearby energy projectChile's Atacama Desert, a prime spot for stargazing, faces ongoing threats to its clear night skies. A proposed energy project near a major...
26 Apr, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
Scientists trace latest interstellar comet's home to a cold, isolated corner of the Milky WayA comet from another star system has revealed secrets about the early galaxy. Scientists found it has a high amount of heavy hydrogen. This...
23 Apr, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
NASA unveils new space telescope to give 'atlas of the universe'NASA has revealed the Roman space telescope. This new instrument will search the universe for planets beyond our solar system. It will also...
22 Apr, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Nancy Roman Grace Space Telescope ready with 100x Hubble field of view as NASA completes assembly ahead of launchNASA has completed the assembly of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope at its Goddard facility, marking a major milestone ahead of its pl...
22 Apr, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
Can we be a star-maker? Budget 2026’s outlay for telescopes is big deal— it can spur India to be a global astronomy leaderIndia embarks on a journey to expand its celestial horizons through investments in advanced telescopes and observatories. This strategic sh...
21 Feb, 2026, 01.15 AM IST
3I/ATLAS turns striking Blue near the Sun on October 29: Scientists detect Interstellar object’s sudden brightening color shiftThe interstellar object 3I/ATLAS has astonished astronomers by turning distinctly blue and rapidly brightening as it neared the Sun on Octo...
03 Nov, 2025, 10.51 PM IST
Aditya L1, India's first space-based solar observatory, reaches destinationAditya L1, India's first space-based solar observatory has successfully reached an orbit around its intended destination: the Sun-Earth Lag...
06 Jan, 2024, 10.17 PM IST
Aditya L1 escapes Earth's sphere of influence: ISROThe Aditya-L1 Mission spacecraft has travelled beyond a distance of 9.2 lakh kilometres from Earth, successfully escaping the sphere of Ear...
30 Sep, 2023, 08.32 PM IST
Home to Sun observatory, Udaipur behind 1 of 7 Aditya L-1 payloadsScientists from Udaipur, a popular travel and wedding destination, have contributed to the solar mission Aditya L-1 by developing one of it...
03 Sep, 2023, 06.22 PM IST
Solar exploration: A sunrace of significant global missionsProba-2 is the second of the Proba series, building on nearly eight years of successful Proba-1 experience, even as Proba-1 was not a solar...
02 Sep, 2023, 05.09 PM IST
Aditya-L1: India may be the fourth to take a trip to L1 Halo orbitAditya’s estimated journey time from launch date to its designated orbit is four months, according to the scientists who said the mission’s...
02 Sep, 2023, 10.18 AM IST
Novel technique for tracking eruptions from sun to be used in India's first solar missionA software named Computer Aided CME Tracking Software based on a computer vision algorithm was so far used to detect and characterise such ...
01 Apr, 2021, 06.08 PM IST
Gujarat to get its first solar, stellar observatoriesThe Solar Observatory would be utilised to study the Sun as well as the Solar System, while the Stellar Observatory will collect crucial in...
04 Jan, 2016, 12.14 PM IST
Solar telescope operationalised at Udaipur observatoryUdaipur Solar Observatory has operationalised a unique telescope 'Multi Application Solar Telescope' for detailed study of solar activities...
04 Aug, 2015, 07.59 PM IST
- NASA to launch 3-D mission to study Sun
NASA plans to launch on Wednesday a 3-D mission to study the Sun, using twin satellites in mirror orbits to trace the fiery star's streams ...
25 Oct, 2006, 10.30 AM IST