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Lakshmi Kola is a science communicator and content specialist with a keen interest in astronomy, particularly deep space, astrophysics, and space technology. Having graduated with a PhD degree in physics from IIT Madras, Lakshmi brings expertise and experience in academic research. She earlier worked as a science/academic editor at Encyclopedia Britannica, Enago, and Cactus Communications. She has a knack for crafting engaging content that disseminates knowledge and stimulates passion for science.
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Major skywatching events in November after Supermoon: Catch Uranus, Venus at their brightest and more
Planets brightening, celestial lineups, and a mesmerizing Orion show—skywatchers have more than one reason to look up even after the Supermoon is gone.
New way to hunt exoplanets? ESA-NASA’s LISA could detect hidden worlds through gravitational waves
LISA may help detect exoplanets around binary white dwarfs, something that has never been done before.
A planet disappeared without a trace this year. Scientists now know what happened
An unseen planet, located near the 'vanishing planet' TOI-2535 b, is exerting a gravitational force on it, causing its orbit to wobble, similar to a spinning top.
NASA’s Chandra X-ray Telescope finds out why this massive star has been flaring up every 113 days
"For 15 years, astronomers have been watching this star get really bright and then dim again on a regular basis."
'A new strategy for getting to Mars': NASA’s ESCAPADE spacecraft complete historic Earth flybys
This was the first successful Earth-powered gravity assist ever achieved for a deep space mission, performed by Blue and Gold—the ESCAPADE mission's twin spacecraft.
NASA’s MAX POWER aerospace expo: Check out these exciting events on November 7-8
The two-day event at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center offers a thrilling experience, from a stunning air show and a much-awaited Moon Base update to a glimpse into NASA's innovative X-59 aircraft.
U.S. spacewalk 101: Astronauts Anil Menon and Joshua Kutryk unfurl the final ISS roll-out solar array
The final power upgrade spacewalk lasted almost 7 hours, with the installation completing a five-year effort to upgrade the ISS' power supply.
Mars is cozying up to Jupiter this November: When, where and how to watch it
During this Mars-Jupiter conjunction in November, both the planets will appear around 1.2 degrees apart. Here are the details.
ESA’s ‘sleeping beauty’ is waking up: MetOp-SG-B1 weather satellite prepares for Ariane 6 launch
ESA's MetOp Second Generation-B1 satellite has reached Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana and is being prepared for launch later this year.
How to see the Leonid meteor shower in 2026: Citywise rise and set timings for the U.S.
The Leonids are active from November 6 to 30 but will peak around the middle of the month.
'It’s always sunny in space': NASA's Anil Menon, CSA's Joshua Kutryk feature in stunning images from U.S. spacewalk 100
October 29 saw NASA's Anil Menon and CSA's Joshua Kutryk install the seventh IROSA outside the ISS during what was the 100th U.S. spacewalk. It was also a particularly good day for photographs.
Three NASA astronauts just voted in the U.S. midterm elections from the International Space Station
In a video shared on X, NASA astronaut Anil Menon shared his voting experience from aboard the International Space Station.
November 2026 New Moon: Spot Orion Constellation and other celestial wonders in the dark skies
From meteor showers streaking across the sky to brightly lit planets, the moonless sky on November 9 offers a great opportunity for skywatchers.
Veiled in dust for billions of years, this ancient star cluster could be the oldest in the Milky Way
A new study claims that the VVV CL001 cluster is around 13.4 billion years old, which could make it the oldest star cluster in the Milky Way.
NASA’s Mars-bound ESCAPADE twins to conduct historic flyby of Earth soon: Here's how to spot it from the U.S.
NASA's twin ESCAPADE spacecraft are going to do something later this month that no Mars-bound spacecraft has done before. And skywatchers in the U.S. may be able to witness it.
Three taikonauts, two rockets, one giant leap: China's bold plan to put humans on the Moon before 2030
While China has successfully landed robotic spacecraft on the Moon through its robotic Chang'e lunar exploration program, it has never landed astronauts there.
NASA's CHAPEA 2 crew 'returns' to Earth after 378 days in Mars habitat: "It's been a hell of a year"
The crew members lived and worked inside a 1,700-square-foot habitat at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, performing activities ranging from simulated spacewalks to dealing with communication glitches in a Martian environment.
Catch Venus shining at its brightest in November: Citywise timings in the U.S. for best views
A celestial show awaits early risers as you can catch Venus at its peak brightness towards the end of the month.
NASA's Dragonfly rotorcraft will launch to Saturn's moon Titan in 2028: Here's how you can tag along
You can send your name to Titan via NASA's Dragonfly rotorcraft. The deadline is closing on January 15, 2027.
Full Beaver Supermoon 2026: Best viewing locations in the U.S. for November 24 spectacle
These are the best places in the U.S. to view the Full Beaver Supermoon in November 2026.