A Passionate Individual who embodies an energetic personality, Mahalekshmi is an enthusiastic practitioner and dedicated learner of the creative arts, such as Writing, Public Speaking, and Theatre. She is a published author of several poems, short stories, articles, blogs, and various creative scripts of theatre spanning across Prosceniums and Streetplays. The fascination of an innovative world at the tip of her fingers fostered her love for writing from a very young age, steering her career in this field. She journeys along to master the art of storytelling and share the joys of the creative world. Writing for Starlust, Mahalekshmi has come to realize the excitement of learning about the cosmos in which we exist. Every narrative of the Suns and the Moons to a new step in space exploration, unraveling the secrets of the universe, satisfies an unknown thrill, one that she hopes everyone shares.
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS tracked again by NASA’s exoplanet hunter TESS
NASA’s TESS tracked the interstellar comet during a special observation period from January 15 to 22, 2026.
Jan 29, 2026
Ahead of the first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years, watch restored Apollo 11 moonwalk
The Artemis program has big goals, but let's not forget the 'one small step' that started it all.
Jan 29, 2026
Mercury is not a 'dead planet': Bright streaks on the planet indicate activity
While Mercury was quite active in its early days, it has been perceived as dead for a long time because of the static appearance of its surface.
Jan 29, 2026
Asteroid 2024 YR4 could still hit the Moon with a four percent impact risk
A new paper is looking into the possibility of the collision being a reality and the kind of scientific opportunities it might present.
Jan 28, 2026
Scientists unveil the clearest image of the dark universe yet: 'The dream has come true'
Studying the dark energy in the universe requires the mapping of thousands of galaxies and detecting various patterns of the cosmos.
Jan 28, 2026
NASA resumes efforts to reconnect with MAVEN as solar conjunction ends
NASA hasn't received data from MAVEN since December 6, 2025.
Jan 27, 2026
How did black holes from the early universe grow so big so fast? A new study provides an answer
The early universe has a lot more massive black holes than suspected.
Jan 26, 2026
Supermassive black hole from early universe stuns scientists with rapid growth and extreme brightness
The Subaru Telescope discovered a unique quasar that was shining bright in two kinds of waves despite its continuous growth.
Jan 23, 2026
NASA’s Artemis II mission to carry mementos into space, honoring America’s independence
The mission will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary of independence by taking to space items that reflect its legacy and history.
Jan 23, 2026
Artemis II: Here's a visual guide to the historic NASA mission that will take humans back to the Moon
As the Artemis II rocket awaits wet dress rehearsal, take a look at the elements forging the mission.
Jan 22, 2026
South Pole Telescope detects unexpected intense stellar flares in the heart of the Milky Way
This discovery opens new doors for millimeter astronomy.
Jan 22, 2026
SpaceX launches 25 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit aboard its Falcon 9 rocket
The satellites were deployed in their intended orbits just over an hour after launch.
Jan 22, 2026
Moon phase today and what it means for skywatchers
Wednesday night's sky brings us an early phase of the Moon in its monthly cycle.
Jan 21, 2026
Blue Origin schedules 38th New Shepard flight; to launch six people to suborbital space on January 22
The launch window is calculated to be open at 9:30 a.m. EST on Thursday.
Jan 21, 2026
'The best of humanity': NASA's Artemis II crew and their accomplishments so far
NASA is preparing to return to the Moon, and the next flight in the orbit of our celestial neighbor will carry these four heroes.
Jan 21, 2026
Mysterious weather patterns of Jupiter and Saturn's poles reveal secrets about their interiors
MIT scientists may have finally found the answer to the difference in polar weather of the almost similar planets.
Jan 20, 2026
Artemis II wet dress rehearsal scheduled for late January: How to watch the rocket live ahead of launch
With the Artemis II SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft at the launch pad, experts will be conducting the wet dress rehearsal soon.
Jan 20, 2026
NASA’s Artemis II rocket and spacecraft reach launch pad as lift-off window inches closer
The launch window opens as early as February 6, 2026.
Jan 19, 2026
Here's how you can access JWST and Hubble Telescope observations live from home
Explore the cosmos through the eyes of the James Webb Space Telescope and the Hubble Telescope!
Jan 19, 2026
NASA's mission to bring back Mars sample halts in its tracks
The mission is not deemed feasible given the high budget it demands and the uncertainty around its operations.
Jan 15, 2026