Joint ISS Mission: NASA Collaborates With India For Advanced Astronaut Training

25 May 2024

In Washington, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti has announced that NASA is set to offer advanced training to Indian astronauts, with plans for a joint mission to the International Space Station either this year or shortly. Garcetti shared these comments during his address at the US-India Commercial Space Conference: Enabling...

NASA Predicts Spectacular Nova Explosion Of T Coronae Borealis: A Once-In-A-Lifetime Event

24 May 2024

NASA has forecasted an extraordinary astronomical event that will light up the night sky like never before. The star T Coronae Borealis, located in the constellation Corona Borealis or the "northern crown," is expected to explode in a rare nova event between now and September. This spectacular occurrence offers amateur...

How Solar Storms Cause Colourful Auroras On Earth

12 May 2024

From northern Europe to Australia's Tasmania, the sky-gazers last night witnessed stunning auroras that painted the skies in pink, green, and purple hues. Auroras light up the skies across many regions on Saturday. This was the second time in a row on May 11, this was the second time auroras...

Strong Solar Storm Hits Earth; Glows in Sky; Likely To Disrupt Communications

11 May 2024

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said that a strong solar storm—one of the strongest in over 20 years—made landfall on Earth. Power and communication services are expected to be disrupted by the surprise solar outburst for the duration of the weekend and into the following week. NOAA has...

Indian Origin Astronaut Sunita Williams’s Scheduled Crewed Launch On Boeing’s Starliner Spacecraft Postponed

07 May 2024

NASA has declared that on May 10, the Boeing Starliner carrying the two astronauts will try to launch atop the ULA rocket. "We are targeting no earlier than Friday, May 10, for the launch of the agency’s Boeing Crew Flight Test to the International Space Station, pending resolution of the...

Who is Sunita Williams? The Indian Origin Astronaut, Set to Fly Again

06 May 2024

Indian-origin astronaut Captain Sunita Williams, renowned for her space escapades and love for samosas, is poised to etch her name in the annals of space history once again. Williams, a veteran of two space missions, is all set to embark on a groundbreaking journey aboard the Boeing Starliner spacecraft on...

Boeing Aims to Create History by Launching Astronauts to Space Station

05 May 2024

Boeing is nearing a significant breakthrough in space exploration despite numerous setbacks. The aerospace giant is poised to launch its Starliner capsule with astronauts aboard for the first time, a pivotal trial flight to the International Space Station (ISS) under NASA's program of relying on U.S. companies for astronaut transport...

NASA’s Juno Mission Unveils Viral Storm Spectacle. See pic

22 Apr 2024

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is renowned for sharing captivating images, videos, and insights from space, consistently captivating audiences. Recently, the agency shared a mesmerizing picture showcasing Jupiter's stormy atmosphere, quickly sparking widespread attention and going viral across various platforms. While posting the picture, NASA wrote, "Storms on Jupiter –...

US, Japan Set to Send Japanese Astronaut to Moon

10 Apr 2024

A Japanese astronaut will be the first non-American participant in a NASA lunar mission, marking a significant milestone in space exploration cooperation between the two nations, according to a senior US official. The anticipated announcement, set to occur during Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's visit to Washington to meet President Joe...

Total Solar Eclipse on April 8: When and Where to Watch It

08 Apr 2024

What is a Solar Eclipse? A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light either partially or entirely. This creates a shadow on Earth known as the "path of totality," where the sky becomes dark as if it were dawn or...