About Author
Raj is a science writer at Starlust, where he explores the cosmos, one story at a time. With a background in entertainment journalism and a lifelong love of storytelling, Raj brings a unique narrative lens to the universe — weaving together celestial facts, skywatching guides, and the deeper questions inspired by space.<br/>Raj believes that space writing should not just inform, but spark curiosity. Whether he’s diving into the latest astronomical discovery or decoding the Moon’s daily rhythm, his goal is always the same: to remind us how thrilling it is to be part of a universe this vast.
Area of Interest
Raj enjoys going to cafes and interacting with people. He is classically trained and enjoys doing his riyaaz now and then. He also loves animals and occasionally volunteers at an animal shelter close by.
Previous Experiences
Raj has worked in the entertainment beat for almost 3 years. Apart from entertainment, raj likes to dabble in the world of pop culture and breathes, sleeps, and eats gossip (the good one).
Latest From Raj Naik
As Artemis II nears launch, a look back at the Artemis I mission
This new era of spaceflight was cemented on November 16, 2022, when the successful liftoff of Artemis I officially set NASA's lunar ambitions in motion.
Revisiting humanity's last crewed Moon mission ahead of Artemis II launch
The final Apollo mission closed a historic chapter while quietly sparking the fire for today’s return to the Moon.
Astronomers using JWST discover an ancient supernova from the first billion years of the universe
This newly discovered explosion from the dawn of time is helping scientists map the chemical evolution of the first galaxies.
The mystery behind 'little red dots' discovered by James Webb Telescope has finally been solved
The "little red dots" were discovered by the telescope in 2021, and what followed was a theory that the dots were massive galaxies.
Deep-sea magma oceans may guard life on super-Earths from cosmic rays, new study finds
A new study suggests molten rock layers within massive exoplanets create powerful magnetic fields that can protect potential life from deadly cosmic radiation.
Contrary to popular belief, the birth of a black hole can be a bright, noisy affair
Researchers tracking the SN 2022esa found that a brilliant supernova can signal a black hole's birth.
As NASA attempts to reestablish contact with MAVEN, here's a look back at the spacecraft's key achievements
MAVEN lost contact on December 6, and NASA's latest update suggests a tough road ahead for the mission.
This January, spot the bright star that traces the solar system's path through the Milky Way
Scientists use the term 'solar apex' for the direction our Sun and its planets are traveling in through the Milky Way.
UC Berkeley's crowdsourced project helped narrow down search for extraterrestrial life to 100 signals
UC Berkeley researchers narrow down two decades of space data to focus on 100 mysterious signals from the stars.
Small, experimental capsule beats the odds to survive ISRO's failed PSLV launch
Orbital Paradigm’s capsule defied a total rocket failure by breaking free and sending back flight data before impact.
Long-term space travel significantly deforms the human brain, new study finds
Scientists have confirmed that spaceflight forces the brain to shift and stretch, a discovery that could change how we protect astronauts on long missions.
Radio observatories detect hidden gas shielding record-breaking space blast
The study explains the absence of expected chemical signatures in the brightest known LFBOT.
New evidence shows Mars was once a 'blue planet' covered by a massive ocean
Led by the University of Bern, the study involved investing Valles Marineris, the largest canyon system on Mars.
Ancient Pablo's galaxy starved to death as its own black hole cut off supplies
The galaxy in question dates back to about 3 billion years after the Big Bang.
Astrophotographer catches the International Space Station in lunar transit
A striking new image captured from Earth serves as a powerful reminder that the International Space Station’s long journey in orbit is nearing its end.
NASA reveals return date for all four SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts
NASA has finalized plans for the SpaceX Crew-11 mission to undock from the ISS, beginning the four-person team's return to Earth.
Scientists surveyed over 8,000 galaxies—the increasing number of active black holes baffled them
'We're still trying to figure out why black holes are suddenly more common in galaxies like our own,' said one of the scientists.
NASA launches Pandora satellite to search for signs of life on distant exoplanets
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Pandora also had SPARCS and BlackCat CubeSats on board.
Astronomers find 'barred' galaxy from two billion years after the Big Bang
Astronomers have identified COSMOS-74706 as one of the oldest barred spiral galaxies ever discovered.
Record-breaking, wobbling black hole jets are starving a nearby galaxy of stars
Astronomers using the Keck Observatory have discovered a massive 'wobbling' jet in galaxy VV 340a that is actively stripping the galaxy of its star-forming gas.