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

Physicists Discover Most Complex Ice Forms Ever Identified Scientists have identified new, highly complex forms of ice, revealing surprising behaviors of water under extreme conditions. Water is far more complex than it appears. While commonly known as a simple frozen substance, ice can exist in multiple solid forms depending on temperature and pressure. Since the early 1900s, scientists have identified over 20 different phases of ice, each with a unique molec

An Indian climate-tech startup, in collaboration with IIT Delhi, has developed a next-generation air conditioner designed to operate efficiently in extreme temperatures of up to 50°C. The innovation comes as rising heat levels across India drive urgent demand for more reliable and energy-efficient cooling solutions. The newly developed system has suc

Recent satellite data have revealed that Earth’s nights are becoming increasingly brighter due to a sharp rise in artificial lighting across the globe. Scientists have found that this change is not uniform, with different regions showing varied trends based on development, energy access, and socio-political factors. A global study has shown that artificial lighting increased by around 16% between 2014 and 2022. The findings highlight that nighttime brightness does not simply grow