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Purva is an astrophysics researcher, science educator, and writer with over five years of experience spanning astronomy, scientific research, STEM education, and aerospace projects. Her background includes hands-on experience with telescope design, rocket propulsion, and space technology, along with developing interactive educational content and simulations covering topics from quantum physics to general relativity.
She founded Daughters of the Universe, an astronomy outreach initiative aimed at increasing girls' participation in astronomy, and is a Gold Honour recipient at the International Astronomy & Astrophysics Competition (IAAC). Purva is focused on communicating complex scientific concepts clearly, making them accessible to students and audiences at every level.
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Five of the solar system's eight planets will be visible in November: How to spot and viewing tips
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn will all grace the night sky this month. Here's what to know about observing them.
Northern Taurids meteor shower 2026 to bring fireballs as it peaks on November 11-12: Viewing tips
The Northern and Southern Taurids are often referred to as Halloween fireballs. With the Southern Taurids having peaked on November 4-5, another show awaits stargazers on November 11-12.
Beaver Moon 2026: Date, peak time and how to photograph November’s Supermoon
The Beaver Moon 2026 on November 24 will be the first of three consecutive Supermoons.
November 2026 skywatching guide: Mark your calendars for Beaver Supermoon, Taurid meteor shower and more
November 2026 is packed with spectacular skywatching events, from a supermoon to meteor showers. Here is a detailed guide.
Rare double disc around a dead star offers "remarkable" glimpse of our solar system's fate
“We have known for some time that planets may survive beyond the transformation of their central star, but this is the first example of a complex system with a double debris disc and potentially two surviving planetesimals.”
Don't miss the second Supermoon of 2026 in November: Date, city-wise timings and viewing tips
The second Supermoon of the year, scheduled for late November, will see our closest celestial neighbor come within 223,694 miles (360,000 kilometers) of our planet.
NASA and CSA astronauts prepare for two spacewalks to upgrade ISS solar array—date, time and other details
NASA astronaut Anil Menon and CSA's Joshua Kutryk are set to carry out two spacewalks soon to boost the ISS' power generation capacity by up to 30%. Here are the details.
ESA's communication system for the Moon is space-ready. Where will Lunar Link be used?
ESA has completed the final major testing of Lunar Link, a communication system originally developed for NASA’s Gateway lunar space station.
NASA's MEGANE instrument will act as 'eyeglasses' to study Phobos in JAXA's MMX mission
The origins of Mars' moons remain unclear. Could NASA's MEGANE instrument on JAXA's MMX spacecraft finally reveal whether Phobos is a captured asteroid or debris from an ancient impact?
Musical symbol in space? NASA's Chandra Observatory helps reveal origins of 'Treble Clef' radio structure
Researchers have shed light on the origins of a mysterious treble clef-shaped radio structure lurking behind the Milky Way.
NASA tests Voyager's lunar lander against the extreme requirements of its upcoming Moon mission
Voyager's lander, Griffin-1, has completed weeks of testing at NASA JPL as it gets ready for its trip to the Moon, slated for later this year.
'Only one chance': ESA's Rosalind Franklin rover twin navigates Mars-like conditions on Earth
A full-size model of ESA's Rosalind Franklin rover was put through a rigorous test campaign to check whether the rover would survive its tricky descent onto the Martian surface.
The Moon will pass close to a giant red star on October 14—here's how to spot it
The Moon will pass close to Antares, located roughly 550 light-years from Earth, on October 14, 2026, with a lunar occultation visible from select regions.
NASA's Webb helps pinpoint location of farthest fast radio burst—it's not what scientists expected
The elusive burst came from a time when the universe was about 3 billion years old and it originated from a very small galaxy.
ESA mission to study Didymos: Hera approaches DART target, prepares for 93-minute deceleration burn
ESA’s Hera is preparing for a key braking maneuver as it closes in on Didymos and Dimorphos.
Mars is set to cross a spectacular swarm of stars soon—when and how to watch it
Mars will cross the Beehive Cluster, creating a striking sight for skywatchers this month.
Did scientists just find a new way to detect neutron star mergers? Study provides fresh clue
A lingering afterglow from a gamma-ray burst may have revealed a new sign of neutron star mergers.
SMILE is ready: Europe and China’s new spacecraft captures massive aurora storm around North Pole
SMILE can watch Earth’s auroras for 45 hours at a time, and is expected to deliver "ground-breaking" data.
Europe to build its own space station after the ISS? ESA begins new feasibility studies
The ISS has far surpassed its planned life, and will be deorbited after 2030.
NASA, Katalyst Space look to build on $30 million Swift rescue mission despite failed orbit boost
Katalyst Space's robotic LINK spacecraft re-entered Earth on September 25 after failing its primary mission, but both NASA and Katalyst are choosing to focus on the bright side.