Solar Storm May Bring Rare Aurora Glow To Ladakh Tonight A strong geomagnetic storm could give parts of Ladakh and the higher Himalayas a rare chance to witness a faint red aurora tonight. Rare Sky Event Expected Over Ladakh A powerful solar storm hitting Earth on June 8, 2026, could create a rare chance for aurora sightings in parts of India, especially in Hanle, Lad

Shubhanshu Shukla Turns Author With The Second Orbit After Historic Space Journey Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is bringing his space journey to readers through his memoir The Second Orbit, a story of belief, pressure, and India’s rising space dreams. From Space Mission To Memoir Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, one of the most inspiring faces of India’s human spa

Indian Scientists Create Carbon-Free Ferrocene-Like Molecule IIT Madras and IISc researchers have created a stable carbon-free molecule, solving a long-standing chemistry challenge. A Major Chemistry Breakthrough Indian scientists have solved a chemistry question that remained open for more than 70 years. Researchers from IIT Madras and IISc Bengaluru have created a s

Blue Origin Blast Explains Rocket Safety Distance   Blue Origin Blast Puts Safety Distance In Focus The Blue Origin New Glenn rocket blast in Florida has again raised a serious question: why are rocket launch pads kept so far from the public? The incident happened during a static fire test at Cape Canaveral, where the rocket’s engines were fired while the vehicle stayed f

Gauribidanur Observatory Measures Weak Magnetic Fields In Sun’s Corona Indian scientists have directly measured weak magnetic fields in the Sun’s corona using an India-built radio telescope near Bengaluru, a finding that could improve space weather studies.   India’s Big Solar Breakthrough An India-built radio telescope at the Gauribidanur Observatory near Be

Arctic Sea Ice Melt Triggers Nutrient Crisis   Arctic Ocean Shows Major Ecosystem Shift Scientists have warned that the Arctic Ocean has entered a worrying new phase after a major nutrient change was detected beneath melting sea ice. A study by researchers at the University of Edinburgh found that the Arctic may have crossed a key tipping point around 2009, when rapid sea i

Blue Origin's New Glenn hotfire test accident shakes Cape Canaveral launch pad   New Glenn Hotfire Test Ends In Explosion Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine-firing test at Cape Canaveral on Thursday night, causing a bright orange fireball near Launch Complex 36. The blast was felt by residents in nearby Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach around 9 pm, with many people turning to social media after their homes s

NASA 2026 Moon Missions To Prepare Future Lunar Base   NASA Plans 2026 Moon Missions NASA has announced a new roadmap for its 2026 Moon missions as it prepares to build humanity’s first long-term lunar outpost. The plan focuses on the Moon’s South Pole, a region seen as important for future astronaut landings, scientific research, and deeper space missions. The first mission, Moon Base I, will use Blue Origin’s lu

Chennai Night Lights Shine In NASA ISS Photo   Chennai Glows In NASA Space View NASA has shared a stunning night image of Chennai captured from the International Space Station, giving a rare view of the city shining along the Bay of Bengal. The photograph was taken by astronaut Chris Williams at around 9:13 pm local time on May 2, 2026. In the image, Chennai’s r

Bright green fireball over Mayon Volcano sparks meteor debate online   Green Fireball Sparks Viral Debate A dramatic X video from the Philippines has gone viral after a bright green fireball appeared in the sky while Mayon Volcano was erupting. The glowing object moved across the night sky from a different direction as lava and ash activity continued near the volcano. Many

SpaceX Starship Launch Creates Rare Shockwave Visuals At Starbase Visible Shockwaves Seen During Liftoff SpaceX’s Starship created a stunning visual moment during its 12th integrated test flight from Starbase in South Texas. A launch video showed visible shockwaves and pressure waves spreading through the air just seconds after ignition. The 120-metre Starship Super Heavy rocket lifted off with

Chandrayaan-3 Wins AIAA Honour For Historic Lunar South Pole Mission Global Honour For ISRO India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission has won the 2026 Goddard Astronautics Award from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, giving ISRO another major global recognition for its historic lunar success. The award honours Chandrayaan-3’s successful soft landing near the Moon’s south polar region, a first-of-its-kind achievement in space exploration.

India Plans New Space Manufacturing Hubs In Gujarat And Tamil Nadu   Space Hubs To Support Private Firms India is set to strengthen its private space industry with new common technical facilities in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. The Department of Space has approved these state-backed hubs to help startups and large companies build

James Webb Telescope Studies Rare Temperate Gas Giant TOI-199b   Rare TOI-199b Planet Studied Astronomers have found new details about TOI-199b, a rare Jupiter-sized planet located more than 330 light-years away from Earth. The planet has drawn attention because its atmospheric temperature is estimated to be around 175 degrees Fahrenheit, making it significantly cooler than most giant exoplanets discovered near distant stars. TOI

Milky Way Photographer Of The Year 2026 Reveals Earth’s Darkest Skies Rare Galaxy Images Showcase The Beauty Of Untouched Night Skies The 2026 Milky Way Photographer Of The Year collection has unveiled 25 extraordinary images captured beneath some of the darkest skies on Earth. Organised by Capture the Atlas, the globally recognised astrophotography collection celebrates p