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
Blue Origin’s CEO reveals what went wrong during hotfire test that caused New Glenn explosion in May
Key components are being modified on the New Glenn rocket to avoid such incidents in the future.
Why do astronauts train underwater before going on spacewalks?
Learning to manage essential tasks in bulky spacesuits is mandatory for all astronauts.
‘Like going from steam to combustion engine’: NASA’s PUNCH mission stuns scientists with solar storm prediction
"We thought PUNCH would be good at this, but it’s a stunning result."
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket debris to crash into the Moon tonight—can you see it from the U.S.?
The impact will occur at 2:35 am EDT on August 5 near the Einstein crater on the Moon’s near side.
World’s largest digital camera captures over 500,000 galaxies in spectacular new image
The composite image provides a clear view of the COSMOS field, which is a popular region in the sky located in the constellation Sextans.
Starlink footage shows Starship firing its thrusters in space during Flight 13; watch video
The minute-long video shows the shiny 171-foot-tall (52 meters) upper stage firing its thrusters on its suborbital trajectory.
First pictures of Starlink V3 satellites deployed during SpaceX Starship Flight 13 have been released
Starlink V3 satellites represent a major upgrade over the current V2 generation that SpaceX deploys aboard Falcon 9.
From NASA telescope launch to total solar eclipse, list of major astronomy and spaceflight events in August
From meteor showers to solar eclipses and important space launches, August has a stellar lineup.
Mysterious asteroid 44 Nysa may be the first known three-lobed world. It even has a moon.
Asteroids like Nysa are called E-type asteroids, which are believed to preserve records of the early solar system and secrets of our planet's formation.
‘Took our breath away’: Scientists amazed as NASA's Curiosity images honeycomb-like features on Mars
The features have been photographed in a valley nicknamed ‘Valle Grande,' which Curiosity is currently exploring.
Southern Delta Aquariids meteor shower to peak tonight: Will it be visible in the U.S.?
The bright Moon may spoil visibility, but skywatchers can still try their luck.
Auroras explained: What are northern and southern lights? Why do they have different colors?
These dancing bands of light have inspired both folklore and extensive research by scientists.
NASA to live stream August 12 solar eclipse, launch experiments: Here's all you need to know
NASA has said that the experiments are to study the Sun’s corona and the impact of the temporary darkness of our skies on the atmosphere.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket debris to crash into the Moon on August 5 at 5,400 mph—can you see it?
The impact is expected to create a flash and a cloud of dust which could be visible from Earth.
SpaceX’s Starship still afloat in Indian Ocean, Elon Musk says ‘sending a ship for recovery’
Starship Flight 13 took place on July 24 and efforts are underway to recover the upper stage.
CAPSTONE 02: NASA's new mission to test spacecraft docking in Moon's orbit for Artemis program
This endeavour will build on the successes of its predecessor to support spacecraft docking in lunar orbit for crewed Artemis missions.
NASA’s Mars-bound ESCAPADE mission snaps family portrait of Earth and the Moon
The photo, taken 363,250 miles from Earth, provided an important check for ESCAPADE's cameras.
NASA astronaut Anil Menon to conduct his first spacewalk with veteran Jessica Meir on August 6
The 96th US spacewalk to date, which will be the first for Menon, will be Meir's sixth.
August's Lunar Eclipse will be the best until 2028. Time and best places to watch this 'almost Blood Moon'
The position of the Moon in its orbit around Earth will give it a stunning coppery-red color and the western hemisphere is best placed to view it.
Total Solar Eclipse 2026: City-wise timings to watch the rare August 12 event in US and Europe
Dozens of cities will see a partial eclipse, while some will witness a total eclipse. Check details.