The absence of the United States’ premier space agency, NASA, from the Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX-2025) in Delhi has raised eyebrows within the international space community. Delegates from 37 countries gathered in the Indian capital to discuss the future of space exploration, yet NASA’s empty seats signaled a shift in U.S. space diplomacy under President Donald Trump’s second term. According to experts familiar with recent developments in Washington

 Detailed new images of the sun, taken in early December by the Inouye Solar Telescope, reveal complex sunspot activity during the current solar maximum, a phase in the sun's 11-year cycle when magnetic activity peaks. These dark sunspots mark regions where intense magnetic disturbances occur, often triggering solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs)—massive eruptions of ionized gas, or plasma, from the sun's outer atmosphere. Such events can significantly impact Earth&#

In a momentous development for India's space program, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is all set for his maiden journey to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4). The mission, a private endeavor organized by Axiom Space in collaboration with NASA, SpaceX, and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), will see Shukla take flight aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The launch is scheduled for 10:33 pm IST on May 29, 2025, from NASA’s Kennedy S

The quiet rural landscape of White Township in Warren County may soon become home to a fully functional solar power facility, pending one last step of approval. The Foul Rift Solar Farm, which spans 56 acres at 46 Foul Rift Road, has completed all major installations including its solar panels and power lines. Developed by CEP Renewables, the project is poised to begin generating electricity but first needs a final major site plan approval from the township's planning board. This crucial

In a spectacular display of cosmic alignment, NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) captured rare and stunning images of a solar eclipse visible only from space. This event, known as a "lunar transit," took place on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Unlike solar eclipses witnessed from Earth, this particular event was not visible to ground-based observers. The moon passed between the SDO and the sun, covering approximately 23% of the sun’s surface, creating a dramatic yet serene

India's growing space capabilities took a decisive leap forward with the successful hot test of the Lox Kerosene 200T thrust semi-cryogenic engine by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Conducted at the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu, the test marks a pivotal advancement in India’s space propulsion technology and highlights ISRO's steady progress in developing next-generation launch systems.   The newly tested engine i

Researchers at IIT Guwahati have developed an innovative, eco-friendly, and low-cost solution to tackle industrial water pollution using biochar derived from fruit waste. This breakthrough, led by Dr. Gopal Das from the Department of Chemistry, uses pineapple crowns and mosambi (sweet lime) fibers to efficiently adsorb toxic chemicals from wastewater. The discovery presents a sustainable alternative to conventional pollution control methods. In their study, published in Chemical Engineeri

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore have returned safely to Earth after spending over nine months aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Their mission, originally scheduled for just eight days, extended unexpectedly due to technical issues, subjecting them to prolonged exposure to microgravity and other space-related conditions. The Crew-9 capsule successfully splashed down near the coast of Florida, USA, concluding their extended stay. The mission, whic

NASA has confirmed that astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been stranded aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for over nine months, are finally set to return to Earth. The two astronauts initially embarked on a 10-day mission but remained in space far longer than planned due to propulsion malfunctions in their Boeing Starliner spacecraft. The much-anticipated return journey will now be carried out using the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft, which successfully docked a

The much-awaited Blood Moon graced the skies across several regions in the Americas, Western Europe, and Africa as skywatchers witnessed a mesmerizing total lunar eclipse. Enthusiasts on X (formerly Twitter) shared breathtaking photographs that showcased the Moon’s stunning transformation into a deep red shade, capturing this rare celestial event beautifully. The Moon’s red appearance occurred during the totality phase of the eclipse, a result of Rayleigh scattering. In this optic

Washington, DC: After an unexpected 10-month extended mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are finally set to return to Earth. NASA officials have confirmed that the duo will be brought back as early as March 16 aboard SpaceX’s Crew-9 spacecraft following the successful launch of Crew-10 this week.   Delayed Return After Boeing Starliner Malfunction Williams and Wilmore

India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission has made groundbreaking discoveries about the presence of lunar ice, indicating that frozen water deposits may be more abundant and accessible than previously believed.The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully landed Chandrayaan-3 near the Moon's South Pole on August 23, 2023, marking a significant achievement in lunar exploration. New data from the mission has provided crucial insights into temperature variations that affect ice format

For centuries, humans have gazed at the night sky, pondering the mysteries of the universe. But what if those mysteries are not just distant wonders, but tangible objects already drifting through our own Solar System? Scientists now believe that material from Alpha Centauri, our closest stellar neighbor, may have made its way into our cosmic backyard—and possibly even to Earth.A new study suggests that tiny fragments from Alpha Centauri, a three-star system located just over four light-

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander is on track to achieve a historic landing on the Moon, marking a significant milestone in NASA’s lunar exploration efforts. As part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program, Blue Ghost will play a key role in gathering scientific data to support future lunar missions under the Artemis program.The spacecraft has been steadily lowering its orbit around the Moon, performing a crucial engine burn to reduce its altitud

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams is concluding her extended space mission after spending over eight months in space. Williams, along with fellow astronaut Butch Willmore, shared details about the upcoming Crew-10 mission in an exclusive conversation with CNN. The mission will launch from Earth on March 12 and dock with the International Space Station (ISS), where the astronauts will conduct their duties before handing over responsibilities to a new Space Station Commander. Williams, who is curr

A newly identified asteroid, 2024 YR4, has drawn attention from astronomers and space agencies as calculations reveal a small but notable chance of colliding with Earth in 2032. Initially, the probability of impact was placed at 1.2%, but with updated observational data, the likelihood has increased to 2.3% (approximately 1 in 43). While this still represents a relatively low risk, the potential threat is significant enough for experts to continue closely t

February 2025 is set to deliver an exciting celestial event with five planets visible in the night sky. Following January's spectacle of six planets, February continues the trend, with Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn all visible to the naked eye. This phenomenon, known as a "planet parade" or planetary alignment, is a rare and special event, as these alignments don’t happen every year. Observers can spot at least one planet each day, and in the hours around sunse

Sunita Williams Breaks Spacewalking Record While Stranded on the ISS NASA astronaut Sunita "Suni" Williams has set a new record for total spacewalking time by a female astronaut, surpassing Peggy Whitson's previous record of 60 hours and 21 minutes. Williams achieved this milestone during her ninth spacewalk on January 30, 2025, as she worked outside the International Space Station

 The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) celebrated a major milestone with the successful launch of its 100th rocket mission on Wednesday. The mission saw the GSLV-F15 launch vehicle precisely injecting the NVS-02 navigation satellite into its designated Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO). This launch, which took place early in the morning from Sriharikota, was also the first for ISRO in 2025. The event was especially significant as it marked the first mission under ISRO&

The Maha Kumbh Mela, the largest religious gathering in the world, was captured in stunning detail from the International Space Station (ISS). NASA astronaut Don Pettit shared breathtaking images of the event on Sunday, which showed the illuminated banks of the Ganga, reflecting the vibrant energy of the religious congregation. The images revealed the vast scale of the gathering, with radiant lights from the devotees creating a majestic spectacle visible from space. Pettit, an Ameri