Space Scientists

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  Brightest Gamma-Ray Burst Ever Observed Reveals Cosmic Secrets

  On October 9, 2022, astronomers detected GRB 221009A, the most powerful gamma-ray burst ever recorded, earning the nickname “BOAT” (Brightest Of All Time). This rare, once-in-10,000-year event came from a galaxy 2 billion light-years away and temporarily blinded gamma-ray detectors. It revealed new insights into stellar death, as the associated...

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  PSR J0922+0638 Pulsar Keeps Glitching Every 550 Days, Scientists Are Intrigued

  PSR J0922+0638, an ultradense neutron star, shows puzzling rotational glitches every 550 days. Using 22 years of radio data, scientists detected both abrupt and slow changes in its spin. These may be linked to magnetic field cycles or superfluid dynamics deep inside the star. However, the exact cause remains a mystery, demanding continued long-term...

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  Study Reveals What Presence Of CO2 On Eight Saturn Moons Means

  The study aims to help scientists understand the existence of CO2 on planetary bodies, the process of formation and evolution.

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  What If A Baby Were Born In Space? A Scientist Breaks It Down

  While it's theoretically possible for a baby to be born in space, the challenges are significant.

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  5 Bizarre Things Scientists Found In Space Recently

  The universe is vast, and so are its mysteries. Here are five bizarre things that scientists have found in space recently.

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  Harvard Scientist Claims Rare Interstellar Object Might Be "Alien Technology"

  The comet will reach its closest point to the Sun (perihelion) on October 29, 2025, passing just inside Mars' orbit

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  Algae-Grown Bioplastic Passes Mars Pressure Test, Boosting Hopes for Red Planet Habitats

  Scientists have successfully grown algae in bioplastic chambers under Mars-like conditions, marking a step toward sustainable habitats for astronauts. The chambers, made from polylactic acid, supported photosynthesis and stabilized liquid water. This breakthrough suggests self-replicating biomaterials could reduce Earth-based resupply, advancing lo...

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  Indian Scientists Unravel the Mystery Behind Rare Aurora Over Ladakh

  A team of Indian astronomers has successfully explained the rare aurora seen over Ladakh, caused by intense solar activity and CME collisions. The event, captured in May 2024, was traced using global data and advanced solar models, offering new insights into space weather forecasting and solar storm impacts on Earth.

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  Magnetic Wave Study Detects Lithium in Mercury’s Exosphere for First Time Ever

  For the first time, scientists have detected lithium in Mercury’s exosphere using magnetic wave signatures found in MESSENGER spacecraft data. The findings link lithium’s release to meteoroid impacts that vaporise planetary material, offering fresh insight into volatile element delivery. This breakthrough reshapes our understanding of Mercury...

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  Chandra Spots Distant Baby Planet Losing Its Atmosphere Under Intense X-ray Assault

  NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory has captured a rare glimpse of TOI 1227 b, a young, Jupiter-sized exoplanet losing its atmosphere under intense stellar radiation. Just 8 million years old, the planet is shrinking rapidly as X-rays strip away its mass. Scientists warn it may become a barren rocky core in about a billion years.

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  Gemini North Telescope Spots Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Racing Through Solar System

  Gemini North has imaged 3I/ATLAS, the third interstellar object to enter our solar system. Larger than its predecessors and possibly older than our solar system, the comet will pass closest to the Sun on Oct. 30 before returning to deep space. Scientists worldwide are racing to gather data during its brief visit.

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  Gravitational Waves Reveal Most Massive Black Hole Merger Ever Observed

  The GW231123 event marks the most massive black hole merger ever detected through gravitational waves, involving black holes of 100 and 140 solar masses. Observed by the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA network, it challenges current black hole formation models with extreme mass and spin, suggesting a complex origin. Scientists believe its full implications may ta...

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  NASA’s Parker Probe Sends Closest-Ever Images from Inside the Sun’s Corona

  NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has achieved a solar milestone by capturing the closest-ever images of the Sun, taken just 3.8 million miles from its surface in December 2024. These WISPR images reveal unprecedented details of the corona, solar wind, and CME collisions. Scientists say this breakthrough will improve our ability to forecast space weather...

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  Shubhanshu Shukla Bids Farewell from ISS, Honours India’s Space Legacy

  Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s farewell message from the ISS during the Axiom-4 mission was a stirring tribute to India’s space journey. Echoing Rakesh Sharma’s iconic 1984 phrase, Shukla said that from orbit, India appears “full of ambition, fearless, confident and full of pride.” His 18-day stay aboard the ISS included over 60 experi...

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  James Webb Telescope Spots Rare ‘Cosmic Owl’ Formed by Colliding Galaxies

  NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has unveiled the “Cosmic Owl,” a jaw-dropping image of two colliding ring galaxies forming a structure that resembles an owl’s face. This double-ring formation is extraordinarily rare, and the event is shedding light on galaxy evolution, black hole dynamics, and rapid star formation. Led by Ph.D. student Mi...