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NASA’s new solar system bubble discovery: It’s croissant-shaped, not comet-shaped

08:05 30/08/2025

NASA research reveals that the heliosphere, our solar system's protective bubble, may resemble a deflated croissant rather than a comet. This new model, based on the behavior of solar wind particles, has significant implications. It impacts understanding cosmic radiation shielding, space travel safety, and the potential for life on exoplanets by influencing astrosphere effectiveness.

SpaceX Aims for Unprecedented Launch Cadence: Elon Musk Foresees 24+ Starship Flights in a Single Day

16:05 29/08/2025

Elon Musk envisions a future where SpaceX's Starship rockets launch over 24 times in a single day within seven years. This follows a recent achievement of three Starship launches in just 51 hours. A successful tenth test flight demonstrated payload deployment and a soft splashdown, signaling a potential revolution in space travel.

It's not a movie, it's SpaceX: Elon Musk shares stunning visuals of reusable Starship splashdown

04:05 29/08/2025

SpaceX's Starship S37 successfully completed a suborbital test flight, culminating in a controlled ocean landing. This tenth test flight validated critical upgrades like reinforced heat shields and a satellite deployment system. The mission demonstrated the feasibility of reusable rocket technology, marking a significant step towards reducing space travel costs and enabling future lunar and Martian missions.

NASA alert! Massive asteroid 2025 PM2 is set to close flyby Earth at 41,000 mph today; here’s what you should know

00:05 27/08/2025

Asteroid 2025 PM2, about 190 feet in diameter, will pass Earth at a distance of 2.31 million miles on August 27, 2025. While not a threat, this close encounter allows scientists to study near-Earth objects and refine planetary defense strategies. Continuous monitoring is crucial for understanding orbital dynamics and potential hazards, as highlighted by ISRO's plans to study larger asteroids.

SpaceX launches tenth Starship rocket test flight successfully, advancing Mars mission plans

00:05 27/08/2025

SpaceX's Starship achieved a successful tenth test flight from Starbase, Texas, marking progress in its reusable rocket program. The mission tested heat shield tiles, a satellite deployment system, and engine performance, with both stages completing planned maneuvers. This milestone is crucial for NASA's Artemis program and SpaceX's Starlink deployment, despite remaining challenges in heat shield development and in-orbit refueling.

Alien spaceship or comet? NASA shares update on mysterious object racing through the Solar System

05:06 26/08/2025

NASA's telescopes have captured detailed observations of interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, confirming it as a natural comet rich in CO₂ and water ice. Discovered in 2025, the comet's composition and trajectory align with known processes of icy comets ejected from other star systems, debunking speculation about alien origins. Ongoing observations aim to understand its structure and activity.

NASA to launch TOMEX+ mission from Wallops Island, could paint East Coast skies with colourful vapour trails

03:07 26/08/2025

NASA is preparing to launch three sounding rockets from Wallops Island, Virginia, on August 26, 2025, as part of the TOMEX+ mission. Residents across the mid-Atlantic may witness colourful vapour trails. The mission will study the mesopause, a critical atmospheric layer influencing weather and satellite operations.

Volcanoes from space: European Space Agency shares stunning images of eruptions captured from orbit

08:07 25/08/2025

European Space Agency released stunning images of volcanoes taken from space. These images include Mount Vesuvius in Italy and Krakatoa in Indonesia. The release coincided with the anniversary of Vesuvius's deadly eruption in 79 AD. Astronauts on the International Space Station regularly photograph Earth. This helps scientists track volcanic activity. The images showcase Earth's beauty and power.

NASA’s James Webb Telescope discovers a new moon around Uranus

08:07 25/08/2025

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has detected a new moon, S/2025 U1, orbiting Uranus. This tiny moon, only 10 kilometers in diameter, was missed by Voyager 2 nearly four decades ago. The discovery, made using Webb's Near-Infrared Camera, increases Uranus' known moons to 29, providing insights into the planet's complex moon and ring system and its dynamic history.

NASA's James Webb Telescope captures 300 mysterious objects; early universe secrets await

05:06 25/08/2025

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has potentially identified 300 ancient objects, possibly early galaxies formed shortly after the Big Bang. These unusually bright and developed structures challenge existing models of galaxy formation, suggesting a faster development timeline in the early universe. Confirmation through further spectroscopic analysis is crucial to solidify this groundbreaking discovery.

Cosmic origin: Did comets play a role in shaping Earth? Nasa discovers hydrogen on ‘Devil comet’ formed water

01:06 24/08/2025

Science News: Scientists have uncovered groundbreaking evidence that Earth's water may have originated from comets, following a new study of Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, .

NASA captured 10 mysterious dark voids over remote island near Antarctica: What they reveal about the bizarre natural phenomena

15:06 20/08/2025

In May 2016, NASA satellites detected ten unusual dark voids within cloud cover above Heard Island, a remote volcanic landmass. These formations, linked to von Kármán vortices, exhibited an atypical darkness, tight spiral structure, and a sharp directional change. This rare event provides scientists with a unique opportunity to study small-island wind effects and their impact on atmospheric patterns.

‘It is the largest river delta on Earth’: NASA astronaut captures the stunning view of the Ganga river delta from space

15:06 20/08/2025

NASA astronaut Don Pettit captured a stunning near-infrared image of the Ganga River delta from the ISS, revealing intricate details of its ecosystem. The photograph highlights vegetation health, water distribution, and land use, aiding scientists in monitoring environmental changes. This image underscores the delta's significance as a biodiversity hotspot and its vital role in environmental stability.

NASA-ISRO successfully deploy world’s largest radar antenna in orbit; a milestone in Earth observation

14:06 20/08/2025

NASA and ISRO have successfully deployed the world's largest radar antenna, a 33-foot structure, as part of the NISAR mission. Orbiting 460 miles above Earth, it will capture high-resolution radar images, penetrating clouds and darkness. This breakthrough will provide critical data on climate change, natural hazards, and agricultural trends, offering global benefits through open data access.

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin to launch NASA's Mars mission before Elon Musk’s SpaceX

14:06 20/08/2025

Jef Bezos's Blue Origin is preparing for a Mars mission. The New Glenn rocket will launch NASA's ESCAPADE probes in September 2025. This marks Blue Origin's first interplanetary flight. The mission will study Mars' magnetosphere and atmosphere. It will provide data on solar wind interaction. The launch highlights commercial space exploration.

NASA locked them away for a year to test Mars simulation survival—what they did with a PS4 will stun you

13:08 20/08/2025

In a groundbreaking experiment, NASA's CHAPEA mission simulated Martian life for over a year, confining four volunteers to a habitat. Beyond survival and adaptation, the crew discovered an unexpected benefit in PS4 gaming. Video games helped maintain cognitive sharpness, reduce stress, and improve problem-solving skills.

NASA alert! Stadium-sized asteroid 1997 QK1 set for close flyby of Earth on August 20 at 22,000 mph; here’s what you need to know

13:08 20/08/2025

A large asteroid, 1997 QK1, will safely pass Earth on August 20, 2025. NASA and ISRO will monitor this event. The asteroid is large, but poses no threat. Such flybys help scientists refine orbital models. They also help in planetary defense strategies. ISRO plans future missions to study near-Earth asteroids. International collaboration is key for planetary defense.

NASA captures crash site of Japanese moon lander Resilience in detailed lunar photo

12:05 12/08/2025

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has spotted the crash site of Japan's Resilience moon lander. The ispace lander aimed for a historic landing in Mare Frigoris. Communication was lost during descent. The image shows a dark smudge, indicating a high-speed impact. A microrover carrying art was also lost. This marks ispace's second failed lunar landing.

Axiom-4: Nasa shares latest update; India's Shubhanshu Shukla's mission targeting June 25 launch

03:05 12/08/2025

Nasa has confirmed that the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) to the International Space Station is now scheduled for launch on June 25, following earlier delays. Indian Air Force pilot Shubhanshu Shukla, representing Isro, will be the mission pilot, making him the second Indian in space after Rakesh Sharma. He will be accompanied by astronauts from Poland and Hungary.

04:07 05/08/2025

The James Webb Space Telescope has made a groundbreaking discovery. It has found its first new planet named TWA 7b. This planet is the lowest-mass planet ever directly imaged outside our solar system. TWA 7b orbits a young star CE Antliae. Scientists used infrared imaging to spot the planet hiding in a dusty ring.