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.
Astronomers confirm discovery of a fifth potentially habitable world orbiting a red dwarf 35 light-years away
The most significant discovery is L 98-59 f, the fifth planet, found in the temperate zone through subtle changes in its star's motion using HARPS and ESPRESSO data.
Jul 24, 2025
Rubin Observatory unintentionally captured pre-discovery images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
During its testing period, the observatory's Simonyi Survey Telescope and Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) camera were coincidentally pointed at the precise celestial coordinates of 3I/ATLAS.
Jul 24, 2025
All you need to know about powerful new U.S.-India satellite NISAR ahead of its launch
The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite is slated for a launch no earlier than Wednesday, July 30.
Jul 24, 2025
How NASA literally saved mission by repairing overheated camera 370-million-miles away near Jupiter
Executed from 370 million miles away, this innovative repair delivers critical lessons on sustaining spacecraft functionality in extreme radiation.
Jul 23, 2025
NASA's Perseverance probes evidence of ancient magma activity in Martian rocks to explore its geological past
The Perseverance rover recently traveled westward to 'Westport,' a site where the clay-rich 'Krokodillen' unit meets a unique olivine-bearing rock formation.
Jul 23, 2025
James Webb Telescope uncovers Jupiter moon Europa's surprisingly dynamic and shifting ice shell
Spectral data from JWST, analyzed by Dr. Ujjwal Raut and his team at SwRI, shows Europa's surface ice crystallizes at varying rates.
Jul 23, 2025
Scientists stunned as star survived and returned for second near-fatal encounter with supermassive black hole
Dubbed AT 2022dbl, this dramatic event is forcing scientists to rethink long-held theories on black hole stellar consumption, possibly rewriting astrophysics.
Jul 23, 2025
Moon soil reveals secrets for sustaining human life and future lunar outposts, say scientists
A new method from scientists aims to extract water from lunar regolith and convert carbon dioxide in one step, a significant advance for self-sustaining space missions.
Jul 22, 2025
Astronomers witness rocky planet like Earth being born around a baby star for the first time
'We will never witness the formation of Earth, but here, we may be watching a planet come into existence in real time,' said an astronomer.
Jul 22, 2025
Scientists created largest dataset of Type Ia supernovae, discovered that dark energy might be evolving over time
The journey to this finding started in 1998 with Type Ia supernovae, whose demise showed the universe was expanding faster than anticipated.
Jul 22, 2025
All you need to know before spotting Ophiuchus—the Serpent Bearer—constellation in July's night sky
With an expansive area of 948 square degrees, Ophiuchus ranks as the 11th largest constellation.
Jul 22, 2025
Physicist claims universe is 26.7 billion years old — nearly double current estimates
A groundbreaking finding directly addresses the perplexing 'impossible early galaxy problem.'
Jul 21, 2025
July's night sky offers incredible glimpse of the Eagle Nebula (M16) above Sagittarius Teapot’s spout
On July 25, the renowned Messier 16 star-forming region will be highly visible.
Jul 21, 2025
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