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
SpaceX launches 53 new Starlink satellites in less than 19 hours from two U.S. coasts
The Starlink satellite constellation has over 10,500 members in orbit as of now.
What happened to black holes from the Big Bang? Study says they might be alive today as white holes
The study found that the lifetime of black holes is far longer than initially thought.
'Best. Mars. Mission. Ever.': A look at MAVEN's achievements as NASA bids goodbye to spacecraft
NASA has officially ended the MAVEN mission after failing to reestablish contact with the spacecraft.
Astronomers spent 6 years studying a supermassive black hole’s revival. Here’s what they found
Standard theories don't fully explain how fast this black hole changed states.
Another planet in our early solar system? First evidence of Moon-sized object found from meteorite
Scientists found proof that a giant early planet existed in the solar system 4.5 billion years ago.
How will astronauts do laundry on future Moon missions? Scientists are testing a plasma jet solution
The plasma device is aimed at removing harmful germs whose presence might make astronauts sick.
Scientists have found a way to weigh newborn planets—the key is to read 'between the rings'
The bright rings that newborn planets create around their young stars can be studied to figure out their masses.
Healthcare on the Moon and beyond—how NASA is preparing for medical emergencies in deep space
Space exploration will require healthcare systems that can function without guidance from Earth.
SpaceX names Bitcoin tycoon as commander of its first crewed Mars mission—all you need to know
'A lot of people talk about Mars. We like Mars, we're gonna land on Mars. We're gonna do a city on Mars. But let's get it started with a flyby.'
NASA testing 'regenerative' battery that could help Artemis astronauts survive long nights on the Moon
The system could solve one of the Moon's biggest problems: surviving two weeks of total darkness.
Astrophotographer captures stunning image of Horsehead Nebula after over 115 hours of observation
Astrophotographer Greg Meyer spent 115 hours collecting image data with a Radian Raptor 61 mm telescope an astronomy camera.
China unifies its space programs to put astronauts on the Moon by 2030: 'We will spare no effort'
China is merging its robotic lunar missions and its human spaceflight program into a single effort.
Expedition 74 cosmonauts complete 279th spacewalk in support of ISS—here’s everything they did
The to-do list included a sun-watching telescope, a broken antenna, and a birthday wish from orbit.
Scientists found a galaxy so old its chemistry points directly to the universe's very first stars
An international team studied the ultra-faint galaxy LAP1-B and found it to be the most chemically bare galaxy ever observed in the early universe.
NASA’s permanent Moon base could span hundreds of square miles: 'We'll not slow down'
The project is planned in three phases, leading to human presence on the Moon from 2032 onwards.
Four major lunar missions set to launch in 2026 to support NASA's goal to 'stay' on the Moon
These missions are a step toward NASA’s plan to build a permanent base on the Moon’s south pole.
How scientists traced an 800-year-old solar event using ancient trees and historical records
The findings could help scientists better understand dangerous solar events from the past.
DARPA to launch robotic satellite repair mission that could change how aging spacecraft are managed
DARPA is all set to launch its robotic spacecraft designed to inspect and repair satellites in the geosynchronous orbit as early as summer 2026.