Disita Sikdar
Disita Sikdar is a versatile journalist with over four years of experience, known for her thoughtful storytelling and sharp attention to detail. She has covered a wide range of topics, from sports and entertainment to cryptocurrency and more, but holds a special fascination for space and astronomy. Drawn to the mysteries beyond our reach, she brings a sense of wonder to her writing while keeping complex ideas clear and engaging.
Before stepping into science writing at Starlust.org, she built a strong foundation in sports journalism. As a Senior Sports Writer for EssentiallySports, she covered Olympic disciplines including gymnastics, track and field, and golf. She played a key role in the publication’s 24/7 coverage of the Paris Olympics, delivering timely reports and exclusive feature stories during one of the most demanding news cycles.
Outside the newsroom, Disita finds comfort in the pages of science fiction and thriller novels. Whether exploring imagined futures or unraveling suspenseful plots, her love for storytelling continues to shape her voice both on and off the page.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson explains how Artemis missions would lay the groundwork for Mars exploration
Neil deGrasse Tyson reflects on how Artemis missions build lunar experience, reduce risks, and prepare humanity for future space exploration.
Total Solar Eclipse 2026: Date, time, viewing locations, and safety measures—all you need to know
A total solar eclipse will take place in August this year. Here's everything to know about it.
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Artemis III astronaut reveal: Landmark photos of NASA’s next crew heading toward lunar exploration
NASA unveils the Artemis III crew in a major Moon mission announcement, revealing astronauts for the next phase of lunar exploration.
NASA’s Artemis III crew reveal: Here’s when and where to watch the livestream of the event
From time to livestream, here's everything to know about NASA's Artemis III crew announcement event.
Air leak on ISS: Are astronauts safe? NASA provides update as repairs continue
An air leak in a chamber connecting to Russia's Zvezda module has been a persistent problem.
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NASA declares its Mars spacecraft MAVEN dead, but its legacy lives on
NASA’s MAVEN mission may be over, but its lasting discoveries continue to transform what scientists know about Mars and its atmosphere.
ExoMars rover to search for signs of ancient life in vast Martian clay deposit
The expansive clay deposits at Oxia Planum may have been preceded by a vast ocean.
Sun erupts with multiple solar flares, triggering geomagnetic storm and aurora forecasts for June 4-5
In less than 24 hours, the Sun erupted with three powerful solar flares.
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What would happen if Earth got too close to a black hole? NASA has a terrifying answer
NASA reveals the terrifying fate of planets and stars that venture too close to a black hole, where extreme gravity can tear them apart.
When will New Glenn fly again? Here's Blue Origin's latest update on the hotfire test explosion
In his latest update on the New Glenn explosion, Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp confirmed what he had hinted at before.
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James Webb uncovers dark matter shaping unseen cosmic web of the universe
James Webb Space Telescope reveals dark matter’s early role in shaping the cosmic web.
Astronomers spot rare cosmic blast that may have completely erased a giant star
Astronomers initially thought the explosion was a Type II supernova, but some things just didn't add up.
James Webb Space Telescope has found a stellar bar that should not exist
A stellar bar has been discovered in the galaxy GN20, which dates back to just 1.5 billion years after the Big Bang.
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Blue Moon 2026 in pictures: Stunning views of the rare lunar event and year's smallest full Moon
Blue Moon 2026 captured in stunning images, revealing the rare lunar event and the year’s smallest full moon glowing bright.
Most massive galaxies stopped producing stars very early on in their lives—scientists find out why
To find answers, scientists looked into two very different populations—Dusty Star-Forming Galaxies and Massive Quiescent Galaxies.
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Scientists thought a black hole forming before its galaxy was impossible — then James Webb spotted one
James Webb spots a black hole older than its galaxy, challenging long-held theories about how the early universe evolved.
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Mars revealed like never before by NASA's Psyche spacecraft in breathtaking new images
NASA’s Psyche spacecraft captured stunning new views of Mars, offering a rare and surreal glimpse of the Red Planet during its journey to the Psyche asteroid.
Social interactions in deep space: How the human factor could affect success of NASA's Moon Base
Astronauts could face psychological issues during a long Moon stay. Here's what simulations show.
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NASA offers a fresh look at how astronauts could live at future Moon Base
NASA unveils stunning visuals of future Moon Base living, astronaut exploration, and futuristic lunar transport vehicles.
Mercury may have accumulated all its water ice deposits in just 'one day'
A new study suggests that water ice on Mercury may have been deposited in one Mercurian day by an impactor larger and slower than previously thought.
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Aliens may not be green creatures but purple beings
Scientists say alien life may be purple, not green, as new research explores how extraterrestrial organisms could evolve.
Supermassive black holes could be making exoplanets unsuitable for life, finds new study
The study suggests SMBHs could threaten exoplanet habitability, even within the Goldilocks Zone.
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Starship V3 launch: Spectacular photos of SpaceX’s most powerful rocket in flight
See stunning photos from SpaceX’s most powerful Starship launch yet during a dramatic high-stakes test flight.
Fungi could help transform barren Martian regolith into fertile farmland, latest study suggests
Recent studies have demonstrated that fungi can help drive biomass production in alien environments.
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Why Stephen Hawking warned humanity to leave Earth before it’s too late
Stephen Hawking warned about Earth's destruction and the risks of contact with alien life, urging humanity to consider leaving the Blue Planet before it's too late.
Scientists have found a new cheap route to the Moon—and it could have solved a major Artemis II issue
A new, previously hidden pathway, if used, will require 58.80 m/s less fuel than existing fuel-efficient routes to the Moon.
NASA’s Psyche spacecraft captures stunning views of Mars on its way to the metal-rich asteroid. See pics
Psyche captured the images as it flew past Mars for a gravity assist to help it toward its target.
NASA's MAVEN finds first evidence of Zwan-Wolf effect deep in the atmosphere of Mars
Since its discovery in 1976, the Zwan-Wolf effect has only been found in planetary magnetospheres, never in an atmosphere.
'People in pixels': Artemis II astronauts spotted by Earth-based telescope from over 200,000 miles away
Captured by the GBT, the feat demonstrates how ground-based radio telescopes can aid space missions.
Have we been wrong about Uranus and Neptune being 'ice giants'? New study certainly suggests so
Uranus and Neptune may contain rocky atmospheres, with new research challenging long-held ice giant identity.
Vela Supercluster lurking in Milky Way’s blind spot found to have mass close to 30,000 trillion suns
The Vela Supercluster was discovered back in 2016, but astronomers just got to know about its true scale.
Over 1,000 radio galaxies with 'wings' identified amid mystery behind formation
The discovery of over 1,000 winged radio galaxies vastly expands the current catalog.