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.
NASA's Europa Clipper successfully completes critical radar test for Jupiter's moon Europa: 'We got everything we dreamed'
Scientists announced the instrument is ready for its primary mission after a successful test, which had been impossible to carry out on Earth.
6 days ago
NASA demonstrates how satellite view of Earth's night lights reveals humanity in motion
NASA's 'night lights' imagery is captured by specialized sensors, like the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS).
6 days ago
Researchers discover giant starless planets capable of forming their own systems
Using observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), researchers investigated isolated celestial objects with masses five to ten times that of Jupiter.
6 days ago
Giant mysterious equatorial spikes on Pluto may be made of methane ice
The findings suggest these skyscraper-sized formations could encircle up to 60% of the planet's surface.
7 days ago
NASA's Lunar Trailblazer mission concludes after failed communication
Launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center on February 26, the spacecraft was tasked with creating detailed maps of lunar water.
7 days ago
NASA's Curiosity has learned four new tricks to boost efficiency after 13 years exploring Mars
These enhancements ensure that Curiosity's mission to uncover the secrets of Mars' past climate continues for years to come.
7 days ago
Jupiter, Venus and Mercury to form a graceful arc in incredible planet parade from August 17-20
The display will be even more spectacular with a waning crescent moon gliding past the planets each morning.
7 days ago
Black holes send ripples through space-time when disturbed — scientists have now found a way to understand these signals
Black holes produce 'ringing' vibrations when they are disturbed, such as during mergers.
Aug 4, 2025
Scientists successfully mapped magnetic fields at Milky Way's heart to unlock how stars form
Researchers call this zone an 'astrophysical Rosetta Stone' because it helps them understand the complex interplay between dense gas clouds, star formation, and powerful magnetic fields in our galaxy.
Aug 4, 2025
What exactly is a Black Moon — here's when it will appear in the night sky this month
The rare celestial event is not an official astronomical term, but a calendrical one that describes an infrequent type of New Moon that isn't visible.
Aug 4, 2025
Don't miss the rare conjunction of Venus and Jupiter on August 12
On the morning of August 12, the planets will be separated by less than one degree, creating a brilliant, naked-eye spectacle.
Aug 4, 2025
Simulations expose unexpected electron temperatures around M87 black hole's event horizon
The new models are challenging established ideas about electron temperatures in this extreme cosmic environment.
Aug 3, 2025
Watch one of the universe's elusive black holes gravitationally tearing apart a star in a burst of radiation
Intermediate-mass black holes (IMBHs) are the long-sought 'missing link' between small stellar-mass black holes and supermassive ones.
Aug 3, 2025
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