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
Three astronauts land on Earth after 8-month stay aboard International Space Station—watch video
The Soyuz spacecraft carrying the trio landed in Kazakhstan, concluding the MS-28 mission.
Published: Jul 27, 2026 | By Harsh Vardhan
What happens to astronauts' bodies on the ISS? A look at how space affects bone, blood and eyes
Astronauts' bodies develop adaptations in space to compensate for the seeming lack of gravity.
Published: Jul 25, 2026 | By Apurva Minchekar
'Lucky Flight 13': SpaceX finally executes 2nd launch of Starship V3, achieves 'softest' splashdown
The massive two-stage rocket took off from SpaceX's facilities at Starbase, Texas, at 6:51 pm EDT on July 24.
Published: Jul 25, 2026 | By Saubhagya Mukherjee
NASA's Chris Williams to return from ISS with two cosmonauts on July 26: How to watch livestream
The trio is scheduled to depart from the International Space Station (ISS) at 3:03 a.m. EDT and land at 6:25 a.m. in Kazakhstan.
Published: Jul 24, 2026 | By Harsh Vardhan
Starship Flight 13 delayed again—why did Space X scrub the launch? New launch date and other details
This is the second delay to the second flight test of SpaceX's Starship V3. New launch date has been announced.
Updated: Jul 24, 2026 | By Shiladitya Ray
Starship Flight 13 to launch today—liftoff time, livestream details, objectives and more
Flight 13's launch was scrubbed at the last moment on July 16. Here's what today's test will entail.
Updated: Jul 25, 2026 | By Shiladitya Ray