SPACEFLIGHT

Tugboats sent by SpaceX are working to retrieve Flight 13’s Starship from the Indian Ocean

While it's not clear whether Starship has already reached dry land, the rescue is certainly underway.
Published: Aug 5, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

Eta Eridanids meteor shower to peak before dawn today: Check out visibility details and viewing tips

The meteor shower began on July 10 and will continue till September 10.
Published: Aug 5, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket debris to crash into the Moon tonight—can you see it from the U.S.?

The impact will occur at 2:35 am EDT on August 5 near the Einstein crater on the Moon’s near side.
Published: Aug 5, 2026  |  By Harsh Vardhan

SpaceX investors ask if the company can paint its rockets pink—can it actually be done?

Several questions, both important and trivial, were posted ahead of an investor meeting scheduled for Tuesday.
Published: Aug 4, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

NASA and SpaceX Crew-13 ready for Sep 2026 launch to the ISS: Key highlights, crew details, and more

NASA and SpaceX are getting ready for their next trip to the ISS. Here's everything you need to know.
Published: Aug 3, 2026  |  By Ankita Garkoti

Starlink footage shows Starship firing its thrusters in space during Flight 13; watch video

The minute-long video shows the shiny 171-foot-tall (52 meters) upper stage firing its thrusters on its suborbital trajectory.
Published: Aug 3, 2026  |  By Harsh Vardhan

Can a small probe make a trip to the nearest black hole? Astrophysicist suggests a bold plan

Theoretically, an ultralight probe could travel to the nearest black hole in about 60-70 years.
Published: Aug 3, 2026  |  By Biplab Das

First pictures of Starlink V3 satellites deployed during SpaceX Starship Flight 13 have been released

Starlink V3 satellites represent a major upgrade over the current V2 generation that SpaceX deploys aboard Falcon 9.
Published: Jul 31, 2026  |  By Harsh Vardhan

First African space payload to launch to the Moon in 2029 with China’s Chang’e 8 mission

The landmark mission could also see the first antennas deployed on the Moon for radio astronomy.
Published: Jul 30, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket debris to crash into the Moon on August 5 at 5,400 mph—can you see it?

The impact is expected to create a flash and a cloud of dust which could be visible from Earth. 
Published: Jul 29, 2026  |  By Harsh Vardhan

NASA's Swift Boost Mission encounters hitch as LINK spacecraft begins to spin—what happens next?

Katalyst Space is actively working to stabilize the LINK spacecraft as NASA assesses the situation.
Published: Jul 29, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

SpaceX’s Starship still afloat in Indian Ocean, Elon Musk says ‘sending a ship for recovery’

Starship Flight 13 took place on July 24 and efforts are underway to recover the upper stage.
Published: Jul 29, 2026  |  By Harsh Vardhan

CAPSTONE 02: NASA's new mission to test spacecraft docking in Moon's orbit for Artemis program

This endeavour will build on the successes of its predecessor to support spacecraft docking in lunar orbit for crewed Artemis missions.
Published: Jul 29, 2026  |  By Harsh Vardhan

Why is Starship made of stainless steel, not carbon fiber? Here's what Elon Musk had to say

The SpaceX CEO had, on a couple of occasions, explained the economics and physics behind the switch.
Published: Jul 28, 2026  |  By Ankita Garkoti

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope completes fueling, inches closer to launch on August 30

The Roman Space Telescope is set to launch on August 30—nine months ahead of schedule.
Published: Jul 28, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

NASA astronaut Anil Menon to conduct his first spacewalk with veteran Jessica Meir on August 6

The 96th US spacewalk to date, which will be the first for Menon, will be Meir's sixth.
Published: Jul 28, 2026  |  By Harsh Vardhan

10 most historic International Space Station commanders — Chris Hadfield, Peggy Whitson and more

As NASA's Jessica Meir takes over the reins of the ISS following the departure of Roscosmos' Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, here's a look at some of the most historic ISS commanders.
Published: Jul 28, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

SpaceX will attempt to catch Starship with its tower during the next flight, says CEO Elon Musk

The catch will utilize the 'chopstick' arms that are installed on the launch tower.
Published: Jul 27, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

Artemis: Blue Origin New Glenn rocket test by NASA, RS-25 arrival at Kennedy and more updates

NASA has also announced a new mission, called CAPSTONE 02, for demonstrating new lunar technology.
Published: Jul 27, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

Lunar South Pole not a good landing spot for Artemis IV, says Artemis II pilot Victor Glover

The experienced NASA astronaut hoped for a more gradual approach to the lunar South Pole.
Published: Jul 27, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath