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
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.
SpaceX's Starship achieves orbit for the first time despite engine failure, deploys all 26 Starlink V3 satellites
Starship achieved multiple firsts in its first orbital mission which launched from Starbase, Texas, at 7:48 am CDT today.
SpaceX launches mega rocket Starship on debut orbital flight with first batch of Starlink V3 satellites
If all goes well, Starship's upper stage will complete six orbits of Earth before splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
Starship Flight 14: Which countries will the mega-rocket fly over during six orbits of Earth today?
Starship will lift off today within a 75-minute launch window, which opens at 7:15 am CDT from Starbase, Texas.
Will Starliner get more missions to ISS after 2024 mishap? NASA will answer at live event tomorrow
The live news conference is scheduled to begin at 3 pm EDT at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
NASA astronaut shares thrilling video of ISS getting flipped during orbital reboost ahead of Crew-13’s launch; Watch
Thanks to NASA astronaut Anil Menon, we have an interesting perspective of the orbit-raising maneuver.
Spacesuit checked: NASA’s Crew-12 astronauts wrap up 8-month stay ahead of departure from ISS
Crew-12 will return after launch of Crew-13 which is scheduled on October 1 at 11:10 am EDT from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.
'Dodged a bullet': NASA chief Jared Isaacman relieved by delay in China's Chang’e-7 Moon mission
Chang'e-7 mission was supposed to launch in August but it has been delayed until next year.
SpaceX Dragon spacecraft arrives at Cape Canaveral for October 1 launch of NASA’s Crew-13
The launch is targeted for October 1 at 11:10 am EDT, with a backup window the next day.
SpaceX completes Starship launch rehearsal ahead of first orbital mission on September 28. See pics
The upcoming launch will mark the third mission of Starship’s Version 3, which made its debut on Flight 12.
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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.