Space Scientists

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  NASA's New Satellite Duo Begins Tracking Mysterious Auroral Electrojets

  The EZIE mission is shaping up to be a breakthrough in space weather research. Launched in March 2025, its three satellites are now orbiting Earth and collecting data on auroral electrojets, massive energy currents near the poles. Scientists believe the results could lead to better forecasting tools and stronger, safer satellite systems.

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  K Kasturirangan's Contribution To Space Science And Nation Building - A Legacy

  Professor Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan, or Dr Kasuturirangan as he is fondly remembered as, was a remarkable leader, an accomplished scientist, and a transformative figure of our nation, who profoundly shaped India's space ambitions.

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  Hubble Captures Mars, Cosmic Nebulae, and Distant Galaxies in Spectacular 35th Anniversary Photos

  To celebrate 35 years in orbit, the Hubble Space Telescope has released breathtaking new images of Mars, a planetary nebula, and a distant spiral galaxy. Since its 1990 launch, Hubble has captured nearly 1.7 million observations and continues to awe scientists and stargazers alike with vivid cosmic scenes that reveal the ever-changing beauty of our...

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  Iran’s Folded Rocks Reveal Ancient Tectonic Power at Asia-Europe Boundary

  Iran’s Zagros Mountains showcase tightly folded rock layers caused by the slow-motion collision of the Arabian and Eurasian plates. Visible from space, these dramatic geological structures reveal the raw power of continental tectonics and provide scientists with valuable insights into mountain formation, seismic activity, and Earth’s ongoing st...

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  Hydrogen Gas Cloud Might Help Solve the Mystery of Missing Non-Dark Matter of the Universe

  Ionized Hydrogen gas cloud is believed to have the missing matter of the universe, said scientists. This discovery, conducted by DESI, changed the perspective of black hole theory and is believed to switch on and off at its duty cycle. The scientists will further use new measurements in the existing models of the Universe.

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  Lyrid Meteor Shower 2025 to Fill the Night Sky Soon: Know When to Watch

  The spectacular and glittery meteor Lyrid can be observed with the naked eye. The scientists reported a familiar incident that happened around 2700 years ago. You can see the meteors up to 15 to 20 meters streaking the sky. Watch this breathtaking view in the rural region where park, beach or mountain trails.

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  NASA Scientists Study Crystal Formation in Space For Future Applications

  NASA said that the crystals formed in space are of improved quality than those on Earth due to the microgravity impact.

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  Hidden Solar Cycle Could Reshape Space Weather for the Next 50 Years, Finds Study

  A hidden solar cycle is emerging, potentially intensifying space weather events over the next 50 years. While this cycle may raise concerns about geomagnetic storms and satellite disruptions, scientists believe it could also offer valuable opportunities to advance space weather forecasting, study Earth's magnetic field, and improve our resilience t...

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  Watch: Missing Half Of Universe's Visible Matter Found Hiding In Intergalactic Space

  Scientists have located the missing half of the Universe's visible matter as vast clouds of ionized hydrogen in intergalactic space, confirming it through novel techniques and survey programs showing the material is further from galactic cores than p

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  Scientists Find Strongest Evidence Yet Of Life On An Alien Planet

  In a potential landmark discovery, scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have obtained what they call the strongest signs yet of possible life beyond our solar system, detecting in an alien planet's atmosphere.

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  NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope Tracks a Neutron Star With Mysterious Origin

  NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope spotted a rogue magnetar, dubbed SGR 0501+4516, traversing our galaxy for a significantly long time. As per claims by scientists, it was first discovered in the year 2008 by NASA's Swift Observatory as intense flashes of gamma rays in the outer area of the Milky Way

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  Solar Storm Possibility Rises After NOAA Predicts Double CME Strike on Earth

  Two massive solar blasts are expected to hit Earth, creating geomagnetic storms that could result in rare aurora sightings in regions far from the poles. Scientists say this is part of an increasingly active solar cycle.

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  All-Female Spaceflight with Katy Perry and Others Came to Earth Successfully

  Katy Perry and Gayle King have completed the all-female space mission. The onboard members were Katy Perry, the famous pop star singer; Gayle King, co-host of the CBS Morning Show; Aisha Bowe, NASA Rocket Scientist; Kerianne Flynn, film producer; Amanda Nguyen, the civil rights activist; and Lauren Sánchez, journalist

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  Scientists Discover New Sub-Neptune Exoplanet Using Radial Velocity Detection Technique

  A team of international astronomers has identified a new sub-Neptune exoplanet that has been orbiting the star called GI 410. This has been a magnificent discovery in the area of science. This newly detected sub-Neptune exoplanet weighs approximately 8.5 Earth masses. The discovery was commenced by the use of the Radial Method, the technique that h...

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  NASA Shares Planetary Defense Strategy to Protect Earth From Potential Asteroid Strikes

  NASA and international scientists closely tracked asteroid 2024 YR4, which initially showed a rare 3 percent collision probability with Earth. Although the threat has now diminished, the incident highlights the importance of asteroid surveillance, open data, and upcoming space missions like NEO Surveyor.