Mahima Rajput Selected For ShakthiSAT Mission With Students From 108 Countries A 14-year-old Indian student, Mahima Rajput, has been selected for the international space mission ShakthiSAT, a global student initiative that will bring together participants from 108 countries. Mahima, a Class 10 student from Chhattisgarh, will represent India in the mission, which aims to give young students hands-on exposure to space science, satellite development, and in

Solar Storm Hits Earth: Will India See Auroras This Week? Earth is experiencing increased solar activity this week as a large sunspot group and a fast solar wind stream raise the possibility of a minor geomagnetic storm around June 25 and 26. The event has sparked curiosity over whether India could witness auroras, but scientists say the chances remain very low. The solar activit

3I/ATLAS Comet Older Than Sun, Webb Study Finds June 23, 2026: Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, the third known object to enter the Solar System from beyond our cosmic neighbourhood, has given scientists a rare look at material that may be older than the Sun itself. Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers studied the comet after it passed around the Sun in late 2025. As the

SpaceX Starfall Capsule Launch Comes Amid $600 Billion IPO Selloff SpaceX is facing a defining week as it prepares to test its new Starfall re-entry capsule while investors question the company’s valuation after a sharp post-IPO market selloff. The Starfall mission is scheduled for launch on June 23 aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Th

Valentina Tereshkova Space Journey Turns 63 June 16, 2026, marks 63 years since Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman to travel into space, a moment that changed the history of space exploration and inspired generations of women in science. On June 16, 1963, Tereshkova launched aboard the Soviet Vostok 6 spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. She was

Pakistan Satellite Push Puts NavIC In Focus Pakistan’s recent launch of multiple Earth-observation satellites has raised fresh concern in India’s strategic circles. At the same time, India’s NavIC system is facing pressure due to ageing satellites, clock failures, and the NVS-02 setback. The situation has brought space security and sovereign navigation back into focus. Pakistan Satellite Build-Up Raises Concern Pakistan

Venus-Jupiter Conjunction 2026 Lights Up Evening Sky Venus and Jupiter appeared close together in the western sky, creating a bright celestial view for skywatchers on June 9. Venus And Jupiter Create a Stunning Evening View Skywatchers witnessed a beautiful celestial moment as Venus and Jupiter appeared close together in the evening sky. The two bright planets were seen sinking towards the western horizon, creating a striking

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

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

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

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