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
Two of NASA’s Artemis II astronauts step back from spaceflight after historic Moon mission
After piloting and commanding Artemis II, Victor Glover and Reid Wiseman are moving to new emeritus roles this September.
Scientists chased two dying ESA satellites in a jet to learn how space junk pollutes our sky (watch video)
"We want to understand what happens to these bodies as they fly through the atmosphere”
New study reveals fresh clues about the mysterious origin of comet 3I/ATLAS
"This object gives us a rare chance to study material that formed somewhere completely different from our own solar system."
What happens when a star dies? New research gets closer to an answer
The research offers clues about how dying stars forge the elements that make up everything from planets to people.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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."
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.
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.
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.