Space

3 NASA satellites recreate solar eruption in 3D

NASA recreates solar eruption in 3D to track coronal mass ejections' spread

Scientists have used data from three satellites to develop new models to see how shocks associated with coronal mass ejections propagate from Sun.

Mar 10, 2018

China is building a space plane that can launch small satellites into orbit

The space plane is likely to have smaller load-carrying capabilities when compared to its American counterpart.

Mar 9, 2018

This composite image shows the central cyclone at Jupiter's north pole and the eight cyclones that encircle it

NASA's Juno unearths Jupiter's mysterious interior: 4 key findings to know

The latest data from NASA's Juno mission has provided scientists with insights on Jupiter's interior structure, core mass and its origin, including its cyclones.

Mar 9, 2018

NASA planning to destroy asteroid headed toward Earth with nuclear bombs

Project Hypervelocity Asteroid Mitigation Mission for Emergency Response (HAMMER) is not too different from the plot of 1998 science fiction film Armageddon.

Mar 9, 2018

What is Stratolaunch? Fascinating facts about the world's largest plane that could launch a space shuttle

Stratolaunch can carry three rockets under its belly to about 35,000 feet. Check out other facts about the plane that is going to serve as a mid-air launch pad.

Mar 8, 2018

World first air-breathing space engine could fly satellites around Mars

In a world first, an ESA-led team has built and fired an electric thruster to ingest scarce air molecules from the top of the atmosphere for propellant, opening the way to satellites flying in very low orbits for years on end.

Mar 8, 2018

Scientists solve decades-old mystery of how magnetic waves heat Sun and drive solar wind

In 'ground-breaking discovery', scientists may have discovered how magnetic waves heat the Sun and propel the solar winds.

Mar 8, 2018

Chinas Tiangong-1 space station to crash land into Earth

Chinas first manned space station Tiangong-1 may crash land into the Earth. After launching in 2011, contact was lost with the module and a controlled re-entry is no longer possible.

Mar 8, 2018

Nasa's Juno finds that Jupiter's storms are larger and deeper than previously thought

Storm systems over Jovian poles are distinct and tightly packed, scientists say.

Mar 8, 2018

ESA test fires air-breathing engine for satellites at the edge of space

'Air-breathing electric propulsion is no longer simply a theory but a tangible, working concept,' one of the researchers has said.

Mar 8, 2018

Illustration of the Parker Solar Probe spacecraft approaching the Sun

NASA's first solar mission Parker Solar Probe will carry your name as it plunges into Sun's atmosphere

NASA will launch the Parker Solar Probe spacecraft, which will be traveling at a speed of 430,000 miles per hour, in summer 2018.

Mar 7, 2018

Nasa's Hubble space telescope finds massive dust system swirling a young star

The dust disk extends about 150 billion miles from host star, held in place by the gravity of the giant planet.

Mar 7, 2018

'Hazardous' asteroid comes close to Earth today: Where to watch the Empire State Building-sized rock live

The asteroid 2017 VR12 has a diameter between 700ft and 1,500ft and is expected to pass within 900,000 miles of Earth at around 7:53am (EST) on Wednesday.

Mar 7, 2018

SpaceX launches largest satellite on Falcon 9s 50th flight

SpaceX launches a satellite as big as a bus using Falcon 9, the rocket that marks its 50th flight milestone.

Mar 7, 2018

Planet parade: rare celestial alignment starts today and will end with a Blue Moon

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, along with Pluto and Antares will be aligned on the night sky this month.

Mar 7, 2018

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Space

NASA recreates solar eruption in 3D to track coronal mass ejections' spread

China is building a space plane that can launch small satellites into orbit

NASA's Juno unearths Jupiter's mysterious interior: 4 key findings to know

NASA planning to destroy asteroid headed toward Earth with nuclear bombs

What is Stratolaunch? Fascinating facts about the world's largest plane that could launch a space shuttle

World first air-breathing space engine could fly satellites around Mars

Scientists solve decades-old mystery of how magnetic waves heat Sun and drive solar wind

Chinas Tiangong-1 space station to crash land into Earth

Nasa's Juno finds that Jupiter's storms are larger and deeper than previously thought

ESA test fires air-breathing engine for satellites at the edge of space

NASA's first solar mission Parker Solar Probe will carry your name as it plunges into Sun's atmosphere

Nasa's Hubble space telescope finds massive dust system swirling a young star

'Hazardous' asteroid comes close to Earth today: Where to watch the Empire State Building-sized rock live

SpaceX launches largest satellite on Falcon 9s 50th flight

Planet parade: rare celestial alignment starts today and will end with a Blue Moon

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]