China plans to destroy space debris using giant orbital lasers

The space debris present around the Earth include used rockets, old satellites and pieces of other man-made objects.

Jan 17, 2018

Lava tubes near moon's north pole with hidden tunnels may provide access to water

NASA scientists discover small pits near the lunar north pole that could provide access to the underground network of lava tubes.

Jan 16, 2018

NASA Kepler Space Telescope helps citizen scientists discover multi-planet system through crowd sourcing

This multi-planet system has been discovered completely through crowdsourcing.

Jan 16, 2018

NASA's Hubble and Spitzer space telescopes capture stunning image of farthest known galaxy in the universe

The galaxy named SPT0615-JD existed when the universe was 500 million years old.

Jan 15, 2018

Game-changing discovery: Scientists believe massive ice sheets on Mars could create oxygen for humans

"You can go out with a bucket and shovel and just collect as much water as you need," author of the study said.

Jan 13, 2018

India all set for second Moon mission: Chandrayaan-II is on schedule, says ISRO

India's second Moon mission Chandrayaan-II is on schedule. "We have to find out whether it is in March or not," says ISRO chairman A S Kiran Kumar.

Jan 12, 2018

ISRO's 100th satellite launch: Twitter lauds space agency as PSLV lifts off

The satellite launch is being considered a major landmark in India's space history.

Jan 12, 2018

India makes space history as ISRO launches 100th satellite [Video]

ISRO launched its 100th satellite on Friday, January 12 at 9.29 am from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota.

Jan 11, 2018

Armed robbers steal millions from Ritz Paris Hotel

Axe-wielding robbers stole jewellery on January 10 possibly worth more than $5 million from a store in the famed Ritz Paris hotel, police said. Five thieves carried out the heist at the luxury hotel in late afternoon. Three were arrested while two others got away.

Jan 11, 2018

Astronomers have just made unprecedented observations of some of the earliest galaxies in the Universe

An international team of researchers has made unprecedented observations of two small new-born galaxies which appear as they existed just 800 million years after the Big Bang, around 13 billion years ago.

Jan 11, 2018

Ancient water-bearing meteorites found to host ingredients essential for life

The space rocks were found to contain liquid water and complex organic compounds like hydrocarbons and amino acids.

Jan 11, 2018

Diamond-bearing alien stone found in Egypt contains mysterious compounds that don't belong to our solar system

The small stone contains minerals that seem to predate the Sun.

Jan 10, 2018

NASA releases breathtaking image of Jupiter from its Juno mission

The picture portrays mesmerising hues of colourful, swirling clouds around the gas giant Jupiter.

Jan 9, 2018

Space fever: Astronauts on long journeys will be at the risk of this health hazard

Astronauts on long space journeys will face this health hazard known as 'space fever', a new research revealed. Read to know more.

Jan 9, 2018

First human record of supernova discovered in India? 5,000-year-old rock art may be oldest star chart [Photo]

Researchers believe that the stone carvings dating back 5,000 years might be the oldest depiction of the supernova.

Jan 8, 2018