Nibedita Sen
Nibedita is a defence correspondent and aerospace journalist, trained by the Government of India in 2018, with over a decade of professional experience in journalism. She began her career as a cub writer with The Telegraph in Schools in 2007, steadily building a diverse and impactful body of work.
Over the years, she has received several accolades, including The Telegraph Award in 2014 for Best Cover Story, and the Best Journalist Award by the Government of Goa for her work in public health and hygiene in 2018, followed by recognition for rural reporting in 2019.
Her work reflects a commitment to continuous learning and evolving beyond achievements. Her articles on climate change and environmental issues have been published in leading platforms such as The Jerusalem Post, TRT World, Down To Earth, The Sikkim Chronicles, Gomantak Times, and several other regional newspapers, websites, and digital portals.
Latest From Nibedita Sen
The Eta Aquariid meteor shower will peak on May 6, 2026. Here's all you need to know
Moonlight may affect the visibility of the Eta Aquariids meteor shower this year. Check details here
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to collide with Moon on 5 August, 2026: Impact time, risks—everything to know
The Falcon 9's upper stage will hit the Moon at seven times the speed of sound. Details here.
Astronomers uncover Sombrero Galaxy’s elusive halo in unprecedented detail using Dark Energy Camera
570MP DECam image unveils giant halo, star stream, and clues to ancient galactic collision.
Even at 90, Apollo 17 astronaut Harrison Schmitt would be more than happy to go back to the Moon
Apollo 17 astronaut Harrison 'Jack' Schmitt explains why exploring the Moon continues to be important.
Scientists turn lunar dust from a threat into a building material for Moon bases
New study shows abrasive lunar regolith can boost composites, cutting cost for future Moon missions
Scientists discover an exoplanet system that is constantly changing on human timescales
TOI-201 is one of the few systems whose changes can be observed by humans in real time.
NASA launches CANVAS CubeSat to track lightning-born radio waves from Earth into space
The mission will study very low frequency waves to map impact on satellites, GPS, and space weather.
Are slow solar winds really that slow? ESA's Proba-3 makes surprising revelation
“In the inner corona, a region very difficult to observe, we saw slow solar wind gusts moving three to four times faster than expected.”
Hidden waves in Mars' ionosphere reveal secrets of the planet’s magnetic field
A study finds atmospheric waves alter electron content, helping scientists map the hidden magnetic fields on Mars.
The Lyrid meteor shower will peak later this month: Here's all you need to know
The shower is best seen in the Northern Hemisphere with low moonlight and bright fireballs.
Is it a star or a planet? What NASA's James Webb Space Telescope found as it looked into 29 Cygni b
29 Cygni b is 15 times the weight of Jupiter and occupies a borderline position between a star and a massive planet.
A giant volcanic tunnel on Venus has been confirmed. It dwarfs Earth’s caves.
NASA radar data show a huge underground feature beneath Nyx Mons that changes Venus' geology.
Flower Moon and Blue Moon 2026: Dates, time and how to watch May’s two stunning full moons
This occurs when the Moon’s 29.5-day cycle doesn’t align exactly with the calendar month, allowing two full moons to fall within the same month.
Did life come to Venus from Earth or Mars? New study offers clues
Study suggests astrobiology could redefine the search for extraterrestrial life through 'panspermia'.
Rubin Observatory’s early data uncovers over 11,000 new asteroids
Solar System is revealing NEOs and TNOs, turning space into cosmic peekaboo.
NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 astronaut reveals he temporarily lost the ability to speak in space
Flight surgeons are still unsure why astronaut Michael Fincke lost speech on ISS mid-mission.
Ahead of Artemis II launch, know all about the last man to walk on the Moon
'We leave as we came and, God willing, as we shall return with peace and hope for all mankind,' were American astronaut Eugene Cernan's closing words while leaving the Moon.
Why it's 'almost impossible to track' meteoroids in space, NASA explains
After Ohio fireball sparks panic, NASA says meteor surge is normal.
Why don't black holes grow as fast as they once did? NASA's Chandra helps find the answer
Black hole growth peaked about 10 billion years ago during a period known as the 'cosmic noon.'