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.
Hubble's latest portrait of galaxy cluster 2.8 billion light-years away holds cosmic secrets beyond what's visible
More than a hundred individual galaxies sparkle in the new Hubble image, yet the cluster's intricate nature extends far beyond the realm of visible light.
Jul 14, 2025
Axiom-4 crew is returning to Earth after successfully undocking from the ISS following an 18-day mission
The splashdown is expected to happen at 5:31 AM ET on Tuesday, July 15.
Jul 14, 2025
Chang'e-6 samples reveal ancient volcanoes rocked the Moon’s far side for a billion years, surprising scientists
On May 3, 2024, the Chang'e-6 probe launched and successfully gathered 1,935.3 grams of samples from the Moon's South Pole-Aitken (SPA) Basin.
Jul 13, 2025
Over 9,000 miles of ancient riverbeds reveal Mars was wetter than we thought
The groundbreaking discovery involves fluvial sinuous ridges, or inverted channels, found mainly in Noachis Terra, a less-studied part of Mars' southern highlands.
Jul 13, 2025
Experience the mesmerizing beauty of the Perseids meteor shower from mid-July to September
Renowned for their swift, bright meteors and luminous trails, the Perseids are considered one of the most anticipated celestial events.
Jul 13, 2025
Tiny 50-gram meteorite from Morocco could reshape our understanding of when the solar system formed
New research on the meteorite's tiny fragments directly contests the long-held scientific view that inner solar system planets formed earlier than outer ones.
Jul 12, 2025
Astronomers believe the Milky Way is inside a giant cosmic hole—why it's important for 'Hubble tension'
The 'Hubble tension' arises from the conflicting early universe expansion predictions versus faster local observations.
Jul 12, 2025
NASA astronaut shares mind-boggling time-exposure image of lightning from the ISS
A captivating 25-minute time exposure reveals Earth's sequential lightning flashes brightly illuminating the planet.
Jul 12, 2025
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe unveils the closest-ever images to the Sun, taken just 3.8 million miles away
These incredible images are giving scientists vital new information about space weather events that could affect Earth.
Jul 11, 2025
The Moon will occult the Seven Sisters on July 20 — here's how to watch it
On July 20, the crescent moon will approach within a degree of the Pleiades star cluster, also known as the Seven Sisters, creating a stunning visual.
Jul 11, 2025
NASA and SpaceX plan to launch the Crew-11 astronaut mission to the ISS on July 31
The Crew-11 mission allows a SpaceX Cargo Dragon on the upcoming CRS-33 resupply mission to perform a crucial reboost of the ISS.
Jul 11, 2025
Top former NASA science officials oppose Trump's 47 percent budget cut in joint letter to Congress
Former NASA science chiefs are calling on Congress to reverse proposed cuts and maintain the Science Mission Directorate's 2025 budget.
Jul 10, 2025
'Dinosaur footprints' on Mars? NASA's Curiosity rover investigates strange rock formation on the planet
The rock will undergo thorough analysis using the Alpha Particle X-ray Spectrometer (APXS), Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI), and Chemistry and Camera (ChemCam) instruments.
Jul 10, 2025
Scientists plan to create artificial solar eclipses in space to uncover the Sun's hidden inner workings
The pioneering project is set to transform our understanding of the Sun's mysterious interior.
Jul 10, 2025
Hubble and Webb Telescopes reveal stunning two faces of a star cluster duo in distant galaxy
The two star clusters, NGC 460 and NGC 456, offer a stunning look at how gas, dust, and newly forming stars interact within a dwarf galaxy that orbits the Milky Way.
Jul 9, 2025
NASA's Curiosity rover discovers a critical clue explaining why Mars is uninhabitable
Central to the research is NASA's Curiosity rover's discovery of carbonate-rich rocks that, like limestone, absorb and sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Jul 9, 2025
NASA's Mars Sample Return mission could be saved by new Lockheed Martin proposal
To retrieve the valuable Martian samples from the Perseverance rover, Lockheed Martin has introduced a significantly more cost-effective mission design.
Jul 9, 2025
NASA tests lunar spacesuit underwater in simulated Moon gravity for the very first time
The upcoming Artemis III mission will see astronauts explore the Moon's south pole for the first time in over 50 years.
Jul 9, 2025
Buck Moon 2025: Why July's low-hanging Full Moon is farthest from the Sun this year
All full moons are opposite the Sun from Earth, but the Buck Moon arrives when Earth is also at its farthest point from the Sun (aphelion).
Jul 8, 2025
Buck Moon 2025: How to catch the perfect glimpse on July 10
The Buck Moon is set to illuminate the night sky at 4:37 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (2037 UTC) on July 10.
Jul 8, 2025