Space

New planet 'most similar to Earth' found: Is it time to leave? Details here

NASA has discovered a new planet 300 light-years away, which bears an uncanny resemblance to our planet Earth. But is it habitable? Read to find out.

Apr 17, 2020

'Potentially-Dangerous' 2-mile asteroid bigger than Burj Khalifa headed towards Earth: Should you worry?

A potentially dangerous asteroid is headed towards Earth but there's no reason to panic. and will be visible on April 29 through a professional telescope.

Apr 9, 2020

IIT alumnus built space chopper to fly over Mars: Here's how it could change future space explorations

The Mars space chopper created by IIT alumnus will take a ride to the red planet with NASA's Perseverance rover.

Apr 2, 2020

How NASA is preparing for next space mission to prevent coronavirus crisis at ISS?

NASA has resorted to some enhanced safety measures to ensure that coronavirus doesn't get into the International Space Station. See how.

Mar 31, 2020

NASA could save Earth from planet-killer asteroid but don't hold your breath

NASA is planning to test its DART mission in order to save the Earth from hazardous asteroids.

Mar 31, 2020

Space rock twice the size of Big Ben to skim past Earth

Flying towards the planet at a speed of over 61,500 miles per hour, the Near-Earth Object (NEO) is big enough to destroy an entire city if collides with the Earth.

Jan 21, 2020

Aliens exist, may already be on Earth: British astronaut

Sharman, 56, made history when she participated in a mission to the Russian modular space station Mir in May 1991.

Jan 7, 2020

Top 5 exciting space moments of 2019

India's ambitious and keenly watched lunar mission, Chandrayaan 2, was expected to make its soft landing on the surface of the Moon on September 7.

Dec 31, 2019

Solar eclipse 2019: Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu brace for viewing 'Ring of Fire' tomorrow

The eclipse will also be visible over Kodagu, and Mangaluru in the southern state, besides Kasargod and Palakkad in the neighbouring Kerala state.

Dec 25, 2019

Scientists map winds in Mar's upper atmosphere for first time

The new map of Mars winds helps scientists to better understand the workings of the Martian climate.

Dec 14, 2019

A massive 243-foot asteroid to get shockingly close to Earth on Friday the 13th

NASA has revealed that a massive asteroid is on the course of a close encounter with Earth on Friday, December 13.

Dec 12, 2019

India-US strategic ties go ballistic as US tags NavIC 'allied' navigation system

ISRO's NavIC will be designated 'allied' satellite navigation system vis-a-vis GPS along with EU's Galileo and Japan's QZSS for sharing data and mutual consultations; Russian GLONASS and Chinese Beidou designated 'non-allied'

Dec 12, 2019

Eye in sky: ISRO launches RISAT-2BR1 spy satellite successfully along with 9 other satellites

India's latest radar imaging earth observation satellite RISAT-2BR1 now up in the sky will send sharp clarity images for surveillance, agriculture, forestry and disaster management.

Dec 11, 2019

India to launch latest spy satellite, 9 others on December 11

According to the ISRO, the satellites will be carried by PSLV-QL variant.

Dec 8, 2019

Our orbiter located crashed Vikram lander first, says ISRO chief K Sivan

A senior official of the Indian space agency had also wondered on Tuesday if the image released was really of the debris of Indian moon lander Vikram.

Dec 4, 2019