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.
Subaru Telescope discovers ancient ‘fossil’ object beyond Pluto, challenges the existence of Planet Nine
This new find brings the total to four known sednoids, a mysterious group of icy bodies with elongated orbits.
Jul 21, 2025
Watch Lacerta — The Lizard — constellation silently weave through the midnight sky on July 22
Look northeast after sunset to spot Lacerta, nestled below the bright constellation Cygnus and to the lower right of Cepheus.
Jul 21, 2025
Study by NASA and Oxford reveals Uranus possesses more internal heat than previously thought
Adding to this puzzle, data from NASA's 1986 Voyager 2 flyby had suggested an exceptionally cold interior, prompting scientists to re-evaluate core theories on how planets form and evolve.
Jul 20, 2025
Astronomers discover supersonic filaments in high-speed gas cloud, offering blueprint for galaxy evolution
This unprecedented look into a very-high-velocity cloud (VHVC) reshapes our understanding of interstellar structure formation, yielding vital clues about early galaxy evolution.
Jul 20, 2025
Biggest Martian rock on Earth sells for $5.3 million at auction, marking a record-breaking moment in space memorabilia
Scientists believe the 54-pound Martian rock NWA 16788, found in Niger's Sahara in November 2023, traveled 140 million miles to Earth after an asteroid ejected it from Mars.
Jul 19, 2025
NASA to launch groundbreaking sounding rocket to explore the Sun’s chromosphere
NASA's SNIFS mission, aboard a Black Brant IX sounding rocket, is scheduled to launch from the White Sands Missile Range starting Friday, July 18.
Jul 19, 2025
Astronomers discover massive molecular cloud igniting star formation in our galaxy: 'No one had any idea it existed'
A massive, newly identified Midpoint cloud is providing scientists with rare glimpses into the dynamic funneling of galactic matter toward the Milky Way's center.
Jul 18, 2025
NASA Chandra discovers 'baby' exoplanet shrinking under attack from its host star
TOI 1227 b, a newly designated exoplanet, is a youthful 8 million years old—a thousand times younger than our Sun.
Jul 18, 2025
Starlab accelerates commercial space station development with key milestones
Under a 2021 NASA Space Act Agreement, Starlab completed milestones including comprehensive reviews of its preliminary design, safety protocols, spacecraft mockups, and procurement.
Jul 18, 2025
Crew-11 astronauts begin pre-launch quarantine at NASA's Johnson Space Center ahead of ISS mission
The four Crew-11 astronauts began their pre-flight quarantine at Johnson Space Center on July 17.
Jul 18, 2025
First-ever direct glimpse captures earliest moments of a new solar system formation
This groundbreaking discovery offers a striking glimpse into the nascent stages of a solar system's formation, mirroring the very dawn of our own Sun's planetary beginnings.
Jul 17, 2025
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope survey aims to discover 100,000 star explosions and feeding black holes
Scientists will create a time-lapse cosmic movie by repeatedly conducting the two-year High-Latitude Time-Domain Survey.
Jul 17, 2025
After website closure, Trump administration abandons plan to post climate reports on NASA site
Announced on July 13, the decision comes after the government websites for the National Climate Assessments were taken offline.
Jul 17, 2025
Space agencies are planning to use origami to find a sustainable solution to space debris
The research explores how folded paper could be a key component for sustainable spacecraft.
Jul 17, 2025
NASA’s IXPE gives groundbreaking insight into rare pulsar's X-ray emissions, baffling scientists
This research directly challenges existing theories about how these cosmic objects generate high-energy radiation.
Jul 16, 2025
NASA’s James Webb Telescope discovers evidence of a black hole formed without a supernova explosion
Named for its unique shape, the 'Infinity Galaxy' is a cosmic smash-up that appears to be the first-ever observed 'direct collapse' black hole.
Jul 16, 2025
Ax-4 crew returns from the ISS with life-saving data on how space effects the human body
The four-person crew concluded their mission by splashing down in the Pacific Ocean at 5:32 a.m. EDT on July 15.
Jul 16, 2025
100 'orphan galaxies' are surrounding our Milky Way—and they are just now coming into view
While approximately 60 satellite galaxies have been identified, the findings indicate dozens of others could be orbiting our galaxy nearby.
Jul 16, 2025
Scientists stunned after discovering a massive exoplanet hidden in the dusty disc of a 'lonely' star
Researchers using Gaia data detected a subtle 'wobble' in the star's movement, a gravitational sign of a hidden companion that was initially dismissed.
Jul 15, 2025
Titan’s shadow to transit Saturn on July 18 in a rare event — how and when to watch
Approximately every 15 years, Titan casts its small, dark shadow upon Saturn's disk.
Jul 15, 2025