Space

Nearest exoplanet from Earth could be the perfect place to live, say astronomers

In researchers' findings, movement of its atmosphere and oceans was combined in such a way that even though the night side of the exoplanet never sees any light from its star.

Sep 16, 2018

SpaceX unveils new design update for BFR and announces trip around Moon

The new design for the BFR includes three symmetric wings, making it look like a more traditional spacecraft.

Sep 14, 2018

ISRO espionage case: SC grants Rs 50 lakh in damages to acquitted scientist Nambi Narayanan

Nambi Narayanan was falsely implicated in an espionage case for selling confidential ISRO data to Maldivian intelligence officers in 1994. There were claims that Narayanan along with another ISRO scientist sold the data for millions.

Sep 14, 2018

ESO releases beautiful image of distant galaxy in stunning detail

The image shows spiral galaxy NGC 3981 "suspended in the inky blackness of space".

Sep 13, 2018

Did water on Earth originally come from cosmic dust that created the planet?

Tiny millimetre-sized dust grains soaked in water could have clumped together and formed the landmass of what is now Earth.

Sep 12, 2018

NASA lists 5 hazards humans will encounter in space - Lack of air isn't one of them

In space no one can hear you scream, it is scary, hostile, and ready to kill you at the first opportunity.

Sep 12, 2018

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 in bad weather, landed the rocket in a drone out at sea

In just eight minutes after launch, the first stage of the Falcon 9 rocket broke off from the upper stage after delivering them in space and returned for a landing at sea.

Sep 11, 2018

NASA planning permanent station orbiting Moon similar to ISS as gateway to deep space

The LOP-G should be ready to take human crew for extended periods of stay by the mid-2020s, says NASA.

Sep 11, 2018

SETI spots 72 new radio signals coming from alien galaxies 3 billion light years away

The bursts came from a dwarf galaxy, researchers find, that is about 3 billion light years away. However, as to what created the signals, scientists are yet to find out--It could even be alien technology.

Sep 11, 2018

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Pluto needs to be reinstated as a planet, say astronomers

The reasons provided for Pluto's demotion are not valid and a new definition has been proposed.

Sep 10, 2018

This is what a rocket launch looks like from space

The sensing satellite was orbiting around 535 km above Earth, directly above the launch site in the Gobi desert.

Sep 9, 2018

Aircraft-sized asteroid set to fly by between Earth and Moon; watch it here

The live webcast starts at 2200 GMT (3300 IST) and those interested can get back to this page to view it.

Sep 9, 2018

What is Gaganyaan? India and France collaborate on ISRO's first manned space mission

The two nations will collaborate on building the launch vehicles of the future as they take Indians to space.

Sep 7, 2018

One ring to rule them all: NASA's Chandra Observatory finds massive ring of black holes

The one ring does not really wield power over its nearby galaxies, but can be useful in understanding what happens when two of them crash into each other.

Sep 7, 2018

Onlookers watch an ISRO launch at Sriharikota

ISRO calls for greater participation from private players in space business

Notably, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced on this year's Independence Day that India will send its first manned spacecraft by 2022.

Sep 6, 2018

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Space

Nearest exoplanet from Earth could be the perfect place to live, say astronomers

SpaceX unveils new design update for BFR and announces trip around Moon

ISRO espionage case: SC grants Rs 50 lakh in damages to acquitted scientist Nambi Narayanan

ESO releases beautiful image of distant galaxy in stunning detail

Did water on Earth originally come from cosmic dust that created the planet?

NASA lists 5 hazards humans will encounter in space - Lack of air isn't one of them

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 in bad weather, landed the rocket in a drone out at sea

NASA planning permanent station orbiting Moon similar to ISS as gateway to deep space

SETI spots 72 new radio signals coming from alien galaxies 3 billion light years away

Pluto needs to be reinstated as a planet, say astronomers

This is what a rocket launch looks like from space

Aircraft-sized asteroid set to fly by between Earth and Moon; watch it here

What is Gaganyaan? India and France collaborate on ISRO's first manned space mission

One ring to rule them all: NASA's Chandra Observatory finds massive ring of black holes

ISRO calls for greater participation from private players in space business

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]