About Author
Meet Ankita, a journalist and editor who’s spent almost a decade getting good stories in front of the people they’re meant for. At Starlust, you’ll find her covering the latest discoveries and stories from NASA, ESA, SpaceX, upcoming skywatching events, and more. Over the years, she’s worked on thousands of articles across a wide range of topics, with her work reaching millions of readers. Before joining Starlust, she served as Chief Editor at Kalrecon and covered stories for CollegeDunia and GameRant. Outside of work, Ankita spends her free time reading and exploring different creative side projects.
Latest From Ankita Garkoti
NASA-funded "Slingshot" concept aims to map minerals on the Moon and beyond
Here's how NASA's 'Slingshot' concept hopes to spot valuable minerals from orbit.
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A 'skull' rock on Mars? The eerie formation NASA can't yet explain
Perseverance found this rock sitting in a place it doesn't belong, and NASA has a theory why.
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Did our universe begin inside a quantum multiverse? One physicist thinks so
Before inflation, our universe was every possibility at once. Here's what a physicist thinks happened next.
ESA and JAXA's BepiColombo spacecraft begins Mercury arrival after 8 years in space
Eight years after launch, BepiColombo has entered its final approach to the planet. Here’s what happens next.
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Strange 'spiderweb' formations spotted on Mars: NASA explains what's really going on
These ridges stretch for miles across Mars, and researchers are still working out how they got there.
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What if black holes are actually doorways to another universe?
Scientists are rethinking everything we thought we knew about what lies beyond the point of no return.
For the first time, scientists may have finally found direct evidence of dark matter
“It's thrilling to wonder if this could be the first hint of a dark-matter observation.”
Moon to occult Jupiter in daylight on September 8: When and how to watch
The Moon will hide Jupiter from view on September 8 in a rare skywatching event. Check city-wise timings here.
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‘Time mirrors’ are actually real: physicists confirmed a 65-year-old theory in a new study
A CUNY team confirmed a 1958 theory and built a real-life 'time mirror.' Here's how.
NASA restarts Swift telescope after failed rescue, but its future is far from certain
Swift resumes science after a failed rescue attempt, but its orbit keeps decaying fast. Here’s what’s next.
NASA's Roman Space Telescope activates the instrument built to spot hidden planets
NASA's newest space telescope is now closer to photographing planets that orbit distant stars.
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Is the universe really infinite, or is there an end? Oxford astrophysicist explains
Turns out, even the world's top physicists are stumped by this one question. Here’s why.
September Full Moon 2026: How and when to watch this year's Harvest Moon
This year’s Harvest Moon will peak on Sept. 26. Here's how you can catch its glow from the U.S.
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Could the universe be a living thing? Here's what scientists think
It sounds like science fiction, but a few researchers are asking the question seriously.
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Why is the night sky dark if the universe is full of stars? Neil deGrasse Tyson explains
If stars are everywhere, shouldn’t the entire sky be glowing? Neil deGrasse Tyson explains the answer.
"That's a big deal": Trump signs order to create America's first Space Academy
No location has been picked yet, but Trump says one is coming "very shortly."
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Artemis II astronauts receive America's highest space honor from President Trump
Artemis II made history by traveling 252,756 miles from Earth, the farthest humans have ever gone.
President Trump awards NASA's Artemis II crew the Congressional Space Medal of Honor
The crew received America's highest honor for their historic, record-setting mission around the Moon.
SpaceX's final Florida Starlink launch created a rare "jellyfish" view over New York City (watch video)
This record-breaking booster flight marked the end of Falcon 9 Starlink launches from Florida.
SpaceX's Ship 40 is finally on its way home after more than a month at sea
Engineers pulled tile samples and reentry data before the long tow back to Texas.
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Did our universe begin inside a black hole? New study questions the Big Bang
A wild new theory says space, time, and matter may have burst out of a giant black hole.
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The universe, not the brain, may be responsible for consciousness: What Christof Koch’s radical idea says
We can track brain activity during emotions, but we still don’t know why those feelings exist.
Spacewalk complete: NASA's Anil Menon and ESA's Sophie Adenot finish ISS antenna repair (watch video)
A week ago, they ran out of time mid-repair. Now, they finally got to finish the job.
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An invisible world is all around you—but only a few can see it, study claims
Scientists say a rare ability could let you see the world in ways other people can't. Here's how
2028 could be the best year yet for the Perseid meteor shower, expert says; here’s how
"If rates during 2027 are enhanced to at least 100 per hour, then we can expect 200-300 per hour for 2028."
Moon Phases 2026: What will the Moon look like on August 27-28?
Earth's shadow will swallow 96% of the Moon this week and turn it a deep red. Here's what to expect.
Partial lunar eclipse August 27-28, 2026: Time, visibility, and how to watch from the US
The partial lunar eclipse this week will turn the moon nearly blood red. Here's when to look up.
SpaceX hits 100th Falcon launch of the year with a 27-satellite Starlink mission (watch video)
Out of 99 Falcon 9 launches this year, 76 have carried Starlink satellites into orbit.
NASA's Perseverance captured a solar eclipse on Mars; see videos & images here
Mars's moon passed in front of the sun and gave the Red Planet its own solar eclipse.
SpaceX may launch Starship Flight 14 no earlier than August 28; here's all you need to know
The mission is expected to attempt a full orbital flight and deploy the next-gen Starlink V3 satellites.
Scientists just found a 'mega-Earth' with 23 times Earth's mass, and it's breaking the rules
This newly found 'mega-Earth' is forcing astronomers to rethink how rocky planets form. Here’s how.
SpaceX finally hauls Starship's Ship 40 to Christmas Island after 24 days lost at sea
SpaceX engineers will now inspect Ship 40 closely before attempting to bring it back to Starbase.