Saubhagya is an editor at Starlust and is responsible for fine-tuning stories on deep space objects and barrier-breaking missions. Having edited over 2,000 articles in his career as a journalist, Saubhagya's expertise lies in mentoring reporters on the art (and science) of breaking down complex outer-space phenomena into lucid stories without compromising on essential technicalities. When he is not busy stargazing, Saubhagya can be found indulging in dystopian science fiction or playing soccer.
Maiden flight of reusable Chinese rocket, designed to rival SpaceX's Falcon 9, fails
The first stage of the 236-foot-tall vehicle is reportedly designed to be reused at least 10 times.
Published: 1 day ago
Artemis II lunar flyby on April 6—When and where to watch live streaming
The Artemis II crew is expected to begin their observations of the lunar far side at 2:45 p.m. EDT today.
Updated: 1 day ago
Artemis program remains safe even as Donald Trump proposes a massive $5.6 billion NASA budget cut
A $5.6 billion cut means NASA will have $18.8 billion for the 2027 fiscal year which begins on October 1.
Published: 3 days ago
'It felt like we were falling back to Earth': Artemis II crew on what had them screaming above the clouds
Artemis II astronauts talk about the stunning views from Orion, Project Hail Mary, and a moment that had them reasonably nervous.
Published: 3 days ago
Here's what the Artemis II crew will see when they fly by the Moon's far side on April 6
The far side of the Moon will be about 20% illuminated during the six-hour long observation period.
Published: 3 days ago
Artemis II: Mission control cancels first outbound trajectory correction burn. Here's why
The burn was supposed to be the first of the three course correction maneuvers.
Updated: 3 days ago
'There is nothing normal about this': Artemis II astronauts get candid as they head for the Moon
Each Artemis II astronaut shared the emotions they felt during the early stages of the mission.
Published: 4 days ago
Artemis II crew to get solar radiation forecasts from two new U.S. university-developed models
The models will provide warnings of harmful solar radiation up to 24 hours in advance.
Published: 4 days ago
What happens if Artemis II launch is scrubbed tonight? Backup opportunities, turnaround time and more
NASA says that the mission has the best chance of launching successfully today itself. But what if things go south?
Published: 6 days ago
Artemis II will be visible from Florida and southern Georgia—here's exactly when to look up
The SLS rocket will be visible up to 70 seconds after launch depending on where observers are.
Published: 6 days ago
NASA's Skyfall helicopters to travel to Mars aboard '1st nuclear-powered interplanetary spacecraft'
NASA announced on March 24 that the Skyfall mission will launch before the end of 2028.
Published: Mar 25, 2026
'Quite a ride': SpaceX Crew-12 commander shares first words from orbit
The launch was preceded by a couple of delays due to bad weather.
Published: Feb 13, 2026
NASA advances Artemis IV preparations with key water system activation at Stennis Space Center
The activation helped obtain critical data that will support the testing of the new exploration upper stage for Artemis IV.
Published: Feb 12, 2026
SpaceX pauses Mars plans, shifts focus on building a 'self-growing city' on Moon within a decade
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk cites feasibility as the driving factor behind the decision.
Published: Feb 10, 2026
Artemis II wet dress rehearsal: NASA postpones crucial fueling test, citing bad weather
With the wet dress rehearsal delayed, it is no longer possible to launch the mission on February 6.
Updated: Jan 30, 2026
New study shows how Jupiter's moon Europa gets life-supporting nutrients for its ocean
How nutrients from Europa's icy shell reach its ocean has been unclear despite several theories.
Updated: Jan 26, 2026
Apollo Moon samples suggest meteorites did not exactly fill Earth's oceans
Earlier research held that meteorite impacts from the solar system's early days were a major source of Earth's water.
Published: Jan 26, 2026
Artemis II astronauts enter quarantine as launch period inches closer
The quarantine will make sure that the astronauts don't catch any bugs that might delay the mission.
Updated: Jan 27, 2026
SpaceX's Crew-11 undocks from International Space Station aboard Dragon, heads for splashdown
The undocking took place after mission controllers deemed the weather excellent for splashdown.
Published: Jan 15, 2026
3I/ATLAS' anti-tail longer than Earth–Moon distance, Harvard's Avi Loeb reiterates technological possibility
The average distance between Earth and the Moon is 384,400 kilometers (about 238,855 miles).
Published: Dec 16, 2025