About Author
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.
Latest From Lakshmi Kola
Why NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope could change how we see the universe?
While Roman will complement Hubble and Webb, it represents a huge upgrade over its predecessors.
SpaceX and Nvidia join hands for the orbital launch of a space-optimized AI system
SpaceX will use Nvidia-powered Vera CPUs to accelerate computing for AI agents. The AI system is set for orbital launch in 2027
NASA’s Roman Telescope takes one step closer to launch, gets enclosed in SpaceX Falcon Heavy fairing
The encapsulation of the Roman telescope was carried out in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Partial Lunar Eclipse on August 27-28, 2026: City-wise timings for the United States
A partial lunar eclipse this deep will not be seen in another two years.
Scientists need to know this before we travel to Mars: How much of the planet's dust can be inhaled?
Mars has a dust problem. This is what NASA recommends as the safety limit for Martian dust.