About Author
Harsh Vardhan brings over five years of experience in space reporting - a niche he discovered after staring at the night sky years prior. His interests lie in watching thrilling rocket launches, learning about mind-bending outer space discoveries and telling his readers about them. Since his journalism career began in 2021, Harsh has worked at Republic Media Network, Mashable India and Deccan Herald as a science writer. When Harsh is AFK, you can find him on a bike, behind a camera or in bed binging on movies.
Latest From Harsh Vardhan
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye says he’s "skeptical" about Apollo Moon landings; NASA head reacts
Maye's comments about being 'skeptical' of the Moon landings prompted NASA chief Isaacman to offer 'receipts' as proof. Read the exchange here.
Satellite launched in 1981 breaks up in low Earth orbit; debris may put other spacecraft at risk
A weather satellite launched by the Soviet Union has fragmented for the second time, raising concerns about the safety of other spacecraft near it.
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 astronauts to discuss their 8-month-long ISS mission live on October 15
During their long-duration stay aboard the International Space Station, Crew-12 traveled more than 100 million miles and completed more than 3,792 orbits of Earth. Watch them discuss their experience during a live presser on October 15.
Supermassive black hole-powered blazar breaks record for most distant object of its kind ever found
The blazar, designated OP 313, lies about 8 billion light-years away.
NASA confirms Artemis II crew saw five lunar impact flashes—‘Most ridiculous thing I’ve ever seen’
NASA has released a preliminary report on Artemis II, describing the incredible sightings reported by astronauts when they flew over the far side of the Moon in April.
SpaceX says preparations are going ‘super well’ for first Starship launch from Florida
A SpaceX official revealed that construction of a new launch pad at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in nearly complete and the first Starship launch might be just months away.
Mysterious radio signal potentially from a distant 'Super-Earth' puzzles scientists—is it alien?
Strange radio signals have been detected from the direction of K2-155 d, about 238 light-years away. Here's what it could mean.
Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus to burn up in the atmosphere after ISS departure on October 9
The Cygnus spacecraft is set to undock from the station’s Unity module port at 12:45 pm, marking an end to its six-month stay after launch on April 11, 2026.
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 astronauts set to depart from ISS today after 8-month stay; splashdown set for Oct 8
SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft will undock from the ISS at 8:05 am EDT with four astronauts of NASA's Crew-12 mission which launched in February. The splashdown is set for 11:34 am in the Pacific Ocean on October 8.
Watch Saturn at its best during opposition in U.S. tonight ahead of Jupiter's occultation—City-wise timings here
After the stunning Saturn show, a crescent Moon will occult Jupiter in the night sky.
SpaceX shares first picture of Starlink V3 satellite deployment by Starship on debut orbital flight
The 26 satellites were released by the upper stage Ship 41 when it reached space for the first time.
World Space Week 2026 kicks off today! A look at its history and significance as the world celebrates ‘Rocket Revolution’
This annual event which runs till October 10 focuses on educating people on space via various programmes held across the world.
NASA awards U.S. woman $300,000 for devising space food system to feed astronauts on Mars
This breakthrough may help astronauts prepare food without having to bring their meals on long term missions.
Watch: SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket successfully launches NROL-97, its first classified mission for U.S. government
With NROL-97, SpaceX has completed three high-stakes missions within a span of 13 hours.
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts receive warm welcome as Dragon docks with ISS after record-setting trip; watch video
At 7 hours and 55 minutes, this trip to the station was the fastest ever experienced by astronauts on an American spacecraft.
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SpaceX shares stunning new photos of Flight 14, Starship’s debut orbital mission
SpaceX has shared new photos of the Starship rocket which lifted off on its debut orbital flight on September 28.
SpaceX rolls out Falcon Heavy for classified NROL-97 mission on October 1; when and where to watch live
The rocket will lift off at 11:53 pm EDT from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in its first NROL mission.
NASA’s Crew-13 is go for launch! Watch four astronauts fly to ISS today. Timeline and livestreaming details.
The Dragon spacecraft will launch at 11:10 am EDT and dock with the station at 7 pm on the same day.
Astronomers discover atmosphere on the coldest lava exoplanet ever found; here’s why it matters
The planet is approximately 154 light-years away and one year here takes only one Earth day. Scientists think "early Earth might have looked a lot like" this lava world.
NASA test proves its DAVINCI probe can survive a scorching descent into hellish Venus
DAVINCI may reveal why Venus, also known as Earth’s twin, is so different from our planet today.
NASA’s Crew-13 dress rehearsal done, astronauts ready for fastest-ever trip to ISS on an American spacecraft
Crew-13 will launch atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on October 1.
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Weirdest interstellar objects to visit our solar system and the alien theories they fueled
Three interstellar objects have visited our solar system to date and their unusual characteristics fueled theories that couple of them may be alien spacecraft.
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The Golden Record: When humanity sent a message specifically for aliens
Nearly 50 years ago, NASA launched two probes with a message for aliens. That message is yet to find its recipients.
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Top cosmic mysteries NASA’s powerful new Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope could solve
NASA’s brand new Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is scheduled to launch on August 30 and following are the top mysteries it could help solve.
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Total solar eclipse 2026: 5 reasons why you must not miss the cosmic event on August 12
The total solar eclipse on August 12 will be the first to be witnessed in mainland Europe in nearly three decades. Here are some must know facts about this cosmic event.