Raj Naik

Raj Naik

About Author

Raj is a space writer at Starlust, specializing in translating complex astronomical phenomena into clear, engaging narratives. With a foundation in science communication and a background in journalism, he applies a structured, research-driven approach to covering topics across astrophysics, cosmology, planetary science, and observational astronomy.
His work spans a range of subjects, from stellar evolution and galactic dynamics to orbital mechanics and skywatching event guides, grounded in current scientific research and peer-reviewed studies. Raj is particularly focused on making cutting-edge discoveries in space science accessible to general audiences, without compromising on technical accuracy.
Driven by a strong belief that science writing should both educate and provoke inquiry, he constructs each piece to not only explain what we know about the universe, but how we’ve come to know it, highlighting methods, instrumentation, and scientific reasoning behind the facts.

Saudi Space Agency's CubeSat to be launched aboard NASA's Artemis II test flight

On May 13, NASA and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement for a CubeSat to be deployed in high Earth orbit from the Artemis II test flight.
May 15, 2025

Lockheed Martin backs X-Bow Systems with $35 million in $105 million funding round

The startup that builds solid rocket motors will use the funding to complete construction of a new 'energetics campus' outside Austin in Texas.
May 14, 2025

White House goes against Elon Musk's reported lobbying to keep National Space Council intact

This move reverses the earlier indications that the NSC might be dissolved. 
May 14, 2025

U.S. Space Force releases ‘warfighting’ guide as it prepares for future war in space

The American military's space focus has shifted drastically, with leaders now openly discussing warfare beyond Earth.
May 13, 2025

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 26 more Starlink satellites from Vandenberg

It was the sixth flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission.
May 13, 2025

VIPER moon rover faces delays as NASA abandons plans for industry-funded launch

NASA has canceled its commercial partnership plan for the VIPER moon rover launch and will pursue 'alternative approaches' instead.
May 12, 2025

NASA eyes unexpected Mars launch window in 2026, sparking excitement and questions

NASA is exploring an acceleration of its Mars landing timeline, with a potential launch as early as next year — a boost to Elon Musk's SpaceX.
May 11, 2025

NASA Earth Observatory captures breathtaking view of Boston's unique Drumlin Islands

Little Brewster Island hosts Boston Light, the oldest continually operated light station (since 1716) in the United States.
May 11, 2025

Proposed US law urges NASA to study time distortion on the Moon and Mars

If someone were orbiting the Moon, an observer on Earth would think they're 168 football fields away from the correct location.
May 10, 2025

NASA data helps scientists discover possible source of gold in space

The scienctists used NASA clues to form a link between Magnetar bursts and gold's cosmic origins.
May 8, 2025

28 Starlink satellites launched into orbit aboard SpaceX Falcon 9

On May 6, 2025, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket delivered 28 more Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit.
May 8, 2025

All you need to know about Amazon's Kuiper satellites after their successful full-scale launch

Amazon's initial launch of 27 satellites has occurred, and the project aims to bridge the digital divide, especially in underserved areas.
May 7, 2025
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