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.
Groundbreaking image reveals sharply curved 'ribbon-like' plasma jet at mysterious OJ 287 galaxy's center
'We have never before observed a structure in the OJ 287 galaxy at the level of detail seen in the new image,' said one of the researchers.
Aug 2, 2025
Hidden entrances uncovered on the Moon by AI, paving way for future lunar missions
This innovative research unveils a new strategy for mapping vital surface features on distant celestial bodies, which could profoundly reshape how we conduct robotic and human space missions.
Aug 2, 2025
Alien life on planet K2-18b? Scientists say otherwise after reassessing new James Webb data
Earlier, a group of Cambridge scientists claimed there were signs of dimethyl sulfide and dimethyl disulfide, molecules produced by living organisms on Earth, in K2-18b's atmosphere
Aug 1, 2025
NASA engineers successfully install extremely strong ‘sunblock’ shield on Roman Space Telescope
The Lower Instrument Sun Shade protects the telescope’s sensitive instruments from the Sun’s heat and light so it can capture faint infrared signals from deep space.
Aug 1, 2025
Astronomers unveil exceptionally powerful high-resolution spectrograph to find red dwarf planets
A powerful new instrument at the European Southern Observatory has published its first scientific findings, representing a major step forward in the quest for habitable planets.
Aug 1, 2025
NASA and SpaceX target Friday for Crew-11 liftoff after Thursday's weather delay
The crew consists of NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov.
Aug 1, 2025
Micrometeorites provide new method for reconstructing Earth's past climate, says new study
Scientists pioneered a new method to analyze the chemical composition of fossilized space particles to determine what Earth's atmosphere was like billions of years ago.
Jul 31, 2025
A look at NASA-ISRO’s billion-dollar 'first-of-its-kind satellite' NISAR in numbers
NISAR stands out as the first satellite to combine both L-band and S-band radar technologies on one platform.
Jul 31, 2025
Watch stunning transition video of planetary nebula NGC 6072 between Webb's NIRCam and MIRI images
Planetary nebulae, with their stunning and varied shapes, have been a source of immense fascination for astronomers.
Jul 31, 2025
NASA-ISRO's historic NISAR satellite lifts off to observe changes down to the centimeter on Earth's surface
An ISRO Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) rocket propelled the NISAR satellite into orbit on Wednesday, lifting off at 8:10 a.m. EDT (5:40 p.m. IST).
Jul 31, 2025
Scientists successfully simulate extreme conditions of icy moons in deep space—stunned by unexpected results
Researchers used a specially constructed low-pressure chamber to simulate the near-vacuum-like conditions found on Jupiter's moon Europa and Saturn's moon Enceladus.
Jul 30, 2025
NASA's Artemis campaign taps Firefly for $176 million mission to advance lunar exploration
Scheduled for a 2029 landing, this Artemis mission will see Firefly Aerospace deliver two advanced rovers and three scientific instruments to the lunar surface.
Jul 30, 2025
High-energy particles from space could be vital for life hidden beneath Mars and beyond, says new study
The research radically alters our understanding of where life could exist in the universe, broadening the search beyond environments warmed by sunlight or volcanic activity.
Jul 30, 2025
Scientists surprised to learn ghostly particles inside collapsing star may hold the key to black hole formation
Neutrinos, elementary particles with electron, muon and tau 'flavors' are notoriously difficult to investigate, primarily due to their incredibly weak interactions.
Jul 30, 2025
Hubble Telescope reveals ultra-diffuse galaxy F8D1 shut down star formation nearly two billion years ago
Compared to typical galaxies of similar scale, ultra-diffuse galaxies (UDGs) stand out due to their reduced rates of current star formation.
Jul 29, 2025
NASA challenges stargazers to spot Hubble's favorite celestial sights in the August night sky
The challenge categorizes celestial objects by their estimated viewing difficulty, from easiest to hardest.
Jul 29, 2025
Scientist says heliostats could help detect asteroids at night: 'We can help find near-Earth objects'
John Sandusky, a scientist, is leading research into a new method for detecting near-Earth asteroids at night, repurposing heliostats typically used for solar energy.
Jul 29, 2025
Hubble beautifully captures explosive past of spiral galaxy NGC 1309, 100 million light-years away, in latest image
The new Hubble image showcases NGC 1309's distinct elements, from its vivid blue star-forming areas and dark dust lanes to its glowing galactic core.
Jul 29, 2025
Why stargazers are planning to watch the Perseid meteor shower before the August 12-13 peak
Known for producing up to 100 meteors per hour and dazzling fireballs, the Perseid meteor shower's highly anticipated peak on August 12-13 faces a significant challenge this year.
Jul 28, 2025
Europa Clipper en route to Jupiter captures stunning image of Mars with moons Phobos and Deimos
On February 28, 2025, the Clipper captured this image of Mars's heat signature while performing a crucial gravity-assist maneuver.
Jul 28, 2025