ISRO's Humble Start: Church to Space Museum
Discover how ISRO began in a Kerala church with bicycles and determination, leading to lunar and Mars missions today.
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ISRO's PSLV-C62 Launch: Reality vs. Movie Magic
ISRO's PSLV-C62 launch from Sriharikota highlights the methodical precision of real space missions, a stark contrast to the dramatic portrayals in films like 'Mission Mangal'. Explore the fascinating gap between cinematic thrill and scientific rigor.
Schmidt's $200M Plan to Rival Hubble Telescope in 4 Years
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt's foundation is funding four advanced astronomical instruments to accelerate astrophysics discovery and rival NASA's Hubble capabilities. Read about the ambitious plan.
Plato's Life, Philosophy, and Teaching Methods Explained
Explore the life of Plato, the ancient Greek philosopher who founded the first university. Discover his Theory of Forms and his revolutionary ideas on child-centric education that remain relevant today.
Eric Schmidt Funds 4 Telescopes to Reshape Astronomy
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and wife Wendy commit private funding for four ambitious telescopes, including a Hubble successor named Lazuli, aiming to accelerate astronomy with open data access for global scientists. Explore the future of space observat
The Many Lives of Black Holes Explained
Explore the extreme universe of black holes: how stars die quietly, monsters anchor galaxies, and gravitational waves reveal cosmic collisions. Discover why they matter.
Global Space Summit 2026 Set for Singapore
Singapore will host the Space Summit 2026, uniting global leaders to shape the future of the trillion-dollar space economy. Discover the key themes and goals.
Isro's 2026 Reality Check: Ambition vs Execution Gap
As 2026 begins, India's space program faces a scrutiny gap between ambitious plans and on-ground execution. What's next for ISRO and DoS? Read our analysis.
Hyderabad's stargazers invest lakhs to photograph deep space
Meet Hyderabad's passionate astrophotographers who spend lakhs and countless nights capturing galaxies from home. Discover the high costs, technical challenges, and profound rewards of this niche hobby in India.
NASA Hubble Finds Starless 'Cloud-9', A Dark Universe Window
NASA's Hubble telescope finds a starless, dark matter-dominated cloud 14 million light-years away. Scientists call 'Cloud-9' a 'failed galaxy' and a unique window into the dark universe. Read more.
Why Astronauts' Tears Don't Fall in Space
Discover the bizarre physics of crying in microgravity. Tears don't fall but cling to the eye, revealing how space reshapes basic human functions. Read the fascinating science.
Webb Telescope Discovers Galaxy With Dual Nature, Hidden Black Hole
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope uncovers a 'Jekyll and Hyde' galaxy, NGC 7319, hiding a voracious supermassive black hole. This discovery reshapes our understanding of galactic evolution. Read the full story!
ISRO Studies Feasibility of Data Centres in Space
ISRO is exploring the futuristic concept of establishing physical data centres in orbit for on-board satellite data processing. This could revolutionise disaster response and communications. Read more about India's space tech leap.
2026: India's Gaganyaan, NASA's Artemis & Global Space Missions
2026 is set to be a landmark year for space exploration. From India's Gaganyaan test flight and Aditya-L1 solar studies to NASA's Artemis II lunar mission and global probes, humanity is reaching for the stars. Discover the missions shaping our future.
Space debris crack delays Shenzhou-20 crew return from Tiangong
A tiny crack from space debris forced China to delay its Shenzhou-20 crew return for 9 days. Discover how a 1mm object caused major orbital safety concerns. Read the full analysis.
Astronomers Spot Vast Hourglass Structure in Nearby Galaxy
Astronomers discover a massive, symmetrical hourglass-shaped radio structure emanating from a seemingly ordinary galaxy 55 million light-years away. This challenges theories of galaxy evolution. Read the full story.
Indian Space Startups Scale Up, Fuel $44B Economy Vision
India's space-tech startups are entering commercial phase, boosting downstream demand. Satellite data becomes a mainstream tool, with the market set to grow at 15-21% CAGR. Discover how startups like Skyroot and Agnikul are leading the charge.
Webb Telescope Reveals Star Birth in Galactic Core
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captures breathtaking images of Sagittarius B2, a stellar nursery near our galaxy's black hole. Discover how it defies star formation theories. Explore the cosmic wonders now!
8 Space Discoveries of 2025 That Redefined Astronomy
2025 was a landmark year for astronomy, delivering discoveries from an interstellar comet to signs of past life on Mars that challenged our understanding of the universe. Explore the cosmic upheaval.
Webb Telescope Discovers Bizarre Exoplanet with Unique Atmosphere
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope reveals a Jupiter-sized exoplanet, PSR J2322-2650b, with a rare helium & carbon atmosphere orbiting a pulsar. This discovery challenges planetary science. Read more.
Asteroid 2024 YR4: 4% Chance of Moon Impact in 2032
Asteroid 2024 YR4, a 60-metre space rock, has a 4% chance of hitting the Moon in Dec 2032. The impact could be the largest in 5000 years. Read about the risks, global defence plans, and viewing opportunities from India.
Webb Telescope Discovers Bizarre Diamond Exoplanet
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope discovers a rare, Jupiter-sized exoplanet with a diamond-forming atmosphere orbiting a pulsar, challenging all known planetary formation models. Dive into the cosmic mystery!
Astronomer: First Alien Contact Likely a Dying Civilization
Columbia astronomer David Kipping's 'Eschatian hypothesis' suggests we'll first detect aliens during their collapse, not through peaceful contact. A radical shift in the search for extraterrestrial life.
Hubble Sees 2 Violent Cosmic Crashes Near Star Fomalhaut
NASA's Hubble Telescope captures evidence of two massive collisions in the Fomalhaut system within 20 years, challenging theories of planetary formation and suggesting our solar system's youth was far more chaotic than thought. Discover the cosmic violenc
25 Dec: Chandrayaan-1, JWST Launch & Indian Icons
Explore the historic events of 25 December beyond Christmas, from India's Chandrayaan-1 mission and NASA's JWST launch to the birth anniversaries of Malaviya, Vajpayee, and more. Discover the day's rich legacy.
ISRO's talent retention challenge amid private space boom
ISRO's commercial success is evident, but retaining top talent is its next strategic hurdle as private startups poach engineers. A revamp of its pay structure is crucial for India's space autonomy.
Asteroid 2024 YR4 May Hit Moon in 2032, Scientists Warn
A 60-metre asteroid, 2024 YR4, has a 4% chance of colliding with the Moon in December 2032. The impact, visible from Earth, could endanger satellites. Read the latest findings.
Trump's New Space Order: Moon by 2028, Mars Mission
US President Donald Trump reveals an ambitious executive order for space, targeting a 2028 Moon return, a Mars mission, and a $50 billion commercial space economy. Read the full details.
Chinese weapon telescope seized, man arrested in Jammu
Jammu Police recover a Chinese-made weapon-mountable telescope from a child and arrest a man in Samba for questioning. Investigations are ongoing. Stay informed.
Webb Finds Lemon-Shaped Exoplanet With Bizarre Atmosphere
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope discovers a bizarre lemon-shaped exoplanet, PSR J2322-2650b, with a unique carbon-rich atmosphere, challenging our understanding of planetary formation. Read more about this cosmic wonder!
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