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.
Rogue planet 10 times Jupiter's mass found devouring six billion tons of gas and dust every second
Astronomers achieved the stunning observation using the European Southern Observatory’s VLT in Chile, with the James Webb Space Telescope providing crucial supplementary data.
Oct 3, 2025
SpaceX prepares for its third consecutive launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on October 3
The unprecedented string of launches from California is widely attributed to recent tropical weather activity in the Atlantic.
Oct 3, 2025
Dual solar wind streams from two giant coronal holes could reach Earth on October 3
These events are known to trigger geomagnetic storms and enhance aurora displays.
Oct 1, 2025
Aurora alert: Northern lights could appear in nearly a dozen states, including Washington and Minnesota on October 1
Northern lights on October 1 are forecast to be highly visible with a Kp-index of 5, but viewing opportunities will be drastically reduced tomorrow night.
Oct 1, 2025
NASA's James Webb Telescope reveals glowing auroras and stormy skies on a starless alien world
Astronomers from Trinity College Dublin utilized the telescope's unmatched precision to study the starless world SIMP-0136, a fascinating rogue planet.
Oct 1, 2025
Scientists rush to coordinate spacecraft as massive comet 3I/ATLAS approaches Mars
The comet, first spotted by the ATLAS system in July 2025, has moved to the opposite side of the Sun. This positioning currently puts it out of view from Earth.
Oct 1, 2025
Webb Telescope makes 'invaluable discovery' solving mysteries of Moon formation from distant worlds
The study focuses on CT Cha b, a distant world situated 625 light-years from Earth.
Sep 30, 2025
Comets C/2025 K1 ATLAS and C/2025 R2 SWAN appear to 'race' each other in extraordinary sky moment
Captured on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from Réunion Island, the extraordinary image shows the two icy bodies in a deceptive 'race.'
Sep 30, 2025
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will make its closest approach to Earth soon—here's how to spot it now
The interstellar visitor is currently charted within the constellation Libra, maintaining a distance of roughly 232 million miles from Earth.
Sep 30, 2025
New research provides first observational proof of underground lava tubes on Venus
While the Moon, Mars, and Earth all harbor lava tubes formed by ancient flowing rock, their existence on Venus had previously been a matter of pure speculation.
Sep 30, 2025
Firefly Aerospace Alpha rocket booster explodes during critical preflight engine test in Texas facility
Despite the explosion of the booster stage, Firefly Aerospace confirmed that all strict safety protocols were followed and no personnel were injured.
Sep 30, 2025
Scientists unveil largest-ever simulation of our universe in aid of ESA's Euclid mission
The 'Flagship 2 galaxy mock' simulates over 3.4 billion galaxies, precisely matching Euclid's expected view across a third of the sky.
Sep 29, 2025
2025 Harvest Moon will make a rare October appearance—when and where to watch the spectacle
While traditionally falling in September, the 2025 Harvest Moon will occur later than usual.
Sep 29, 2025
October 2025 skywatching guide: Harvest Supermoon, Draconid meteor shower and more
Each of these celestial events is guaranteed to impress both casual and serious sky-watchers.
Sep 29, 2025
Ceres, the only dwarf planet in the inner solar system, reaches opposition on October 2—how to watch
The event places Ceres in opposition, aligning it directly opposite the Sun from Earth, which provides the best possible conditions for observation.
Sep 29, 2025
SpaceX launches 28 new Starlink satellites into orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base
The launch, which lifted off at 10:04 p.m. EDT (7:04 p.m. PT), successfully placed another cluster of internet satellites into the company's rapidly expanding constellation.
Sep 29, 2025
Falcon 9 to deliver 28 new Starlink satellites from Space Launch Complex on September 29
The flight will use a highly seasoned Falcon 9 first-stage booster, aiming for its 28th launch after supporting high-profile missions such as Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich and DART.
Sep 28, 2025
ALMA captures first-ever video of spiraling dust around a young star
For the first time ever, an international research team has produced a time-lapse video capturing the dynamic action inside a planet-forming region.
Sep 26, 2025
NASA and ISRO's collaborative satellite delivers groundbreaking first radar images of Earth surface
These first images confirm the mission's ability to deliver high-resolution, actionable data crucial for disaster response, infrastructure monitoring and agricultural management.
Sep 26, 2025
After Cape Canaveral launches by SpaceX and ULA, Falcon 9 deploys 24 Starlink satellites from California
The Falcon rocket family has now completed a historic 555 orbital missions (out of 567 attempts), maintaining its exceptional 97.88% success rate across all Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy variants.
Sep 26, 2025