Ankita Garkoti
Ankita Garkoti is a writer and editor who has spent the better part of a decade working on getting good stories in front of the people they are meant for. At Starlust, she writes about astronomy, spaceflight, and space exploration. She came to science writing because she believes space is one of the most important and under-covered beats in journalism, filled with stories that matter but are often told in ways that make them feel inaccessible. Her focus is on changing that. She writes for readers curious about space and brings clarity to complex ideas without losing their depth.
Latest From Ankita Garkoti
After the 2026 total solar eclipse, get ready for a 'ring of fire' and 'Eclipse of the Century' in 2027
Two solar eclipses are coming in 2027—here's when and where you can catch them.
Total solar eclipse 2026 recap: Key highlights, images, videos and what comes next
A recap of the total solar eclipse that swept the globe on August 12, in images and video.
Scientists used Starlink satellites to map Earth's upper atmosphere for the first time
With this, scientists will be able to track changes in satellites and avoid collisions in orbit.
August 2026 skywatching: lesser-known meteor showers worth catching this month
August brings in many events for skywatchers, and here are a few lesser-known meteor showers worth a look.
Perseid meteor shower 2026 peak date and time: When, where, and how to watch the shooting stars
This year's peak arrives hours after a rare total solar eclipse. Here's where to catch it.
Total solar eclipse 2026: 10 amazing things to see during this rare celestial event
Here’s what to look for before, during and after totality on August 12, 2026.
Total solar eclipse 2026: Here's what happens at each stage on August 12
Here's what will happen in the sky during the total solar eclipse, from partial eclipse to totality.
Pentagon releases 41 new UFO files with sightings from around the world; see images & videos here
The release includes an unresolved Gulf of Oman encounter and a triangle sighting over Afghanistan.
'Not looking good': Elon Musk shares update on SpaceX's Starship still afloat in the Indian Ocean
The recovery team is racing through rough seas to save Ship before it's lost for good. Here’s the latest update.
NASA Moon Base Update: Major progress revealed on Blue Origin, Firefly, and other landers
Here's how close NASA's commercial landers are to launching for the Moon Base.
SpaceX rocket debris just crashed into the Moon at 8,700 km/h—here's all you need to know
“NASA scientists are planning to collect lunar data from the event and refine techniques for tracking objects in space."
SpaceX launches next-gen BlueBird satellites aboard Falcon 9 as AST grows its network; watch video
SpaceX's latest launch could bring satellite-to-phone service one step closer. Here's what it means for AST SpaceMobile.
NASA Spirit rover data reveals fresh hidden clue that water once covered large parts of Mars
"Significant areas of Mars may have once been covered by water." Here's what the new study found.
Why are total solar eclipses so rare, and how can you watch one safely?
Total solar eclipses rank among the rarest sights in the sky. Here's what makes them so hard to catch.
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.
Life on Jupiter's moon Europa may be harder to find than scientists hoped, new study suggests
The search for life on Jupiter's moon Europa just got a lot more complicated. Here’s why.
We may have overlooked one of the biggest clues to alien life, says expert
What if technosignatures and biosignatures are not the only ways intelligent alien life can make itself apparent?
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.
What is a Total Solar Eclipse? How it works, its history and why it still matters today
We've tracked eclipses for thousands of years. Here's all you need to know about this phenomenon.
Buck Moon 2026: Why July's Full Moon will look unusually large and golden on July 29
Here's what will happen when the Buck Moon rises on July 29, 2026.