One of Nasa’s two struck astronauts, Sunita Williams, enjoyed a much needed change of scenery on Thursday, stepping out for her first spacewalk since arriving at the International Space Station over seven months ago. Indian-origin astronaut Williams, the station’s commander, joined Nasa’s Nick Hague to tackle overdue repair tasks outside the station.Plans are in place … Read more
The NASA Roman Space Telescope, scheduled for launch in 2027, is a next-generation space observatory that will be used to complement and outdo the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). It has been equipped with cutting-edge instruments and will keep humankind increasing its knowledge of the cosmos about dark energy and exoplanets. Its wide-field view and … Read more
A CANCER survivor beat the disease three times to become the first Scotswoman to blast into space. Nicolina Elrick, 53, made history as she zoomed at a speed of 2,500mph towards a ten-minute zero gravity thrill ride. 7 Nicolina Elrick has become the first Scottish woman in spaceCredit: instagram/@therealnicolinae 7 She underwent intensive training 7 … Read more
Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams is all set to carry out her first spacewalk in 12 years as part of a soon-to-launch SpaceX Crew-6 mission to the International Space Station. Renowned for pioneering space missions and her efforts for space research, Williams will perform several critical jobs outside the ISS during this next spacewalk, thus underlining … Read more
Two US astronauts who have been stuck for months on the International Space Station (ISS) said Wednesday they have plenty of food, are not facing a laundry crisis, and don’t yet feel like castaways.Veteran astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams arrived at the ISS in June aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, and were due to spend … Read more
NASA has another fantastic observation reported that seems to link human ingenuity with the apparent rotation of the planet. According to their studies, construction and operation of China’s Three Gorges Dam resulted in a slight, measurable change in Earth’s rotation: it slowed it by 0.06 microseconds. The apparent minuteness of this phenomenon is a result … Read more
The year 2024 proved to be an outstanding time in the realm of space exploration, where the milestones achieved by several agencies held the world in awe. Milestone scientific discoveries and technological achievements marked humanity’s unwavering quest to know more about the universe.From Moon to Mars, and from solar breakthroughs to democratising space access, a … Read more
The upcoming year is poised to bring a packed schedule of astral shows, from lunar phenomena to planetary wonders that involve several of Earth’s neighbors in the solar system. For skywatchers looking to mark their calendars, here are the top celestial events to watch in 2025. Jan. 3: Quadrantid meteor shower Next year’s first astral … Read more
Mars is ready to be the center of the night sky in early 2025, as it lines up with Earth in one of the rarest celestial events: Mars Opposition. Every 26 months, the Red Planet comes closer to our world, and the opportunity to see Mars’ brightness at its best has never been better for … Read more
Thousands of satellites and rockets have been sent to space ever since humans started exploring this vast and fascinating world of infinite mysteries. These satellites serve multiple purposes, helping scientists make space discoveries, observations and also provide access to entertainment, Wifi, GPS and television. However, not all satellites remain active, and many become part of … Read more
