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: SpaceX launches back-to-back Falcon 9 missions in 38 minutes, sets new orbital record
The first Falcon 9 lifted off from Florida followed by another from California carrying the US Space Force's secret payload.
Perseid meteor shower peak 2026: Best images of the celestial fireworks from August 12-13
The Perseids will be active until August 24, so you can spot more meteors in the days to come.
Proba-3: How scientists found a way to create artificial total solar eclipses in space
The satellite pair is designed to create artificial total solar eclipses in space that last up to six hours.
Aurigid meteor shower 2026: More fireballs coming your way on September 1—check visibility and other details
The Aurigids are one of the lesser known and shorter-lived showers that are active from August end.
August 12 solar eclipse from International Space Station: NASA astronaut Jessica Meir shares photos
Meir shared photos captured from the Russian segment of the ISS, which saw a partial solar eclipse.
Water near supermassive black hole? James Webb makes stunning discovery about dying Milky Way star
“The detection of water is especially exciting because it shows that molecular material can survive in an environment dominated by intense radiation.”
Astronaut Mike Fincke retires from NASA months after historic medical evacuation from ISS
According to NASA, Fincke ranks fourth among its astronauts in accumulated time in space with 549 days.
Robot dogs on the Moon? China could use them to build and guard permanent lunar bases, says report
The robots will also reportedly be designed to clean, prepare meals and talk to the astronauts during periods of isolation.
Two million black holes, galaxies and more: Groundbreaking discovery nearly doubles known cosmic X-ray sources
This eROSITA data set is the most comprehensive catalogue of the X-ray universe currently available.
Total solar eclipse 2026: Don’t miss the event if you’re in these US, Canadian, European or African cities today
Residents of the US, Europe, Canada, and northwestern Africa will see a partial eclipse, meaning only a portion of the Sun will be blocked by the Moon.
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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.
Six planets to be visible in rare ‘planetary parade’ this week: Here’s all you need to know
The spectacular planetary parade will be visible with the naked eye.
Perseid meteor shower 2026: How to join NASA’s watch party to see awesome fireballs on August 12
Under perfect conditions, the Perseids can produce more than 100 meteors per hour.
NASA’s mission to save Swift telescope still in trouble as rescue spacecraft continues spinning in space
The spacecraft is said to be on a multi-axis spin which is hindering communication and reducing the chances of saving Swift.
Total Solar Eclipse 2026 is just days away—here’s how to safely watch the event on August 12
The eclipse will be witnessed by millions across different continents on August 12 and it will offer scientists a rare chance to study the Sun.
Skyfall: NASA shares glimpse of helicopter testing for water-hunting Mars mission; watch video
Skyfall is targeted for launch in late 2028 and will pave the way for future crewed missions.
Voyager 2 gets a lifeline after 'Big Bang fix': How NASA is extending the probe's life
Voyager 2 is over 13 billion miles away from Earth and one-way communication takes about 20 hours.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket impact crater on the Moon spotted by South Korean orbiter—see first pictures
The orbiter began observations about 30 minutes before the impact on the lunar surface.
Fact check: Viral video claims to show SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage crashing into the Moon. Here’s the truth.
Scientists had predicted that the impact would create a massive crater and release a huge cloud of dust.
Perseverance captures incredible views of Earth vanishing behind Martian moon Phobos—see photos here
Our planet was about 195 million miles away from Mars when the pictures were taken.