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
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.
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.
NASA-funded flying robots could soon explore the hidden caves of Saturn's moon Titan
These robots could reach places on Titan that rovers never could. Here’s how.
NASA administrator says he's 'extremely confident' Artemis III will launch in 2027
Stacking has already begun on the SLS rocket set to fly Artemis III next year.
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.