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NASA briefly ordered astronauts aboard the International Space Station to prepare for a possible evacuation after an air leak in the Russian Zvezda module worsened. Although the alert was later lifted, the incident has renewed concerns over the aging station's structural integrity and ongoing repair

A breathtaking video of rare red sprites and green Ghost sprites above thunderstorms in Tibet has gone viral. Captured by astrophotographer Dong Shuchang, the elusive atmospheric phenomenon occurs high above storm clouds when powerful lightning excites nitrogen molecules, creating stunning flashes

A rare "Blue Moon" will be visible in India on "May 30 at dusk". The second full moon of the month will also be a "micromoon", appearing slightly smaller as it reaches its farthest point from Earth.

ISRO has found strong evidence of subsurface water ice beneath the Moon's south pole using Chandrayaan-2 radar data. Scientists detected signs of buried ice inside permanently shadowed craters, especially Faustini crater, a discovery that could support future lunar missions with water, oxygen, fuel

NASA has discovered 27 new planets orbiting two stars using a new "wobble" detection method with the TESS mission. The finding expands our understanding of complex planetary systems beyond our solar system.

GalaxEye's Mission Drishti, India's largest private Earth observation satellite, has launched aboard SpaceX Falcon 9. The world's first OptoSAR satellite combines EO and SAR sensors for all-weather, day-night imaging across defence, agriculture, disaster and maritime use.

A discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage launched in early 2025 is expected to crash into the Moon on August 5, 2026. The impact near Einstein crater may create a new lunar crater, offering researchers useful data while raising fresh concerns over space debris management.

NASA's Artemis II Orion capsule has returned after a historic crewed Moon mission, showing improved heat shield performance. As post-flight analysis begins, NASA is rapidly advancing Artemis III for a 2027 launch, aiming to enable future lunar landings.

NASA's "Your Name in Landsat" tool lets users create their names using real Earth landscapes from satellite images, turning decades of scientific data into a creative and interactive visual experience.

The Lyrid meteor shower returns with bright, fast shooting stars, offering up to 20 meteors per hour under clear skies, with peak viewing expected on the night of April 21 and early April 22.

ISRO's Gaganyaan programme is in its final phase, targeting India's first human spaceflight in early 2027. With successful parachute and air drop tests, the mission aims to send a three-member crew into a 400 km orbit, marking a major step in India's space ambitions.

Artemis II marks a historic return of humans to the Moon after more than 50 years, taking astronauts farther than ever before to the Moon's far side. Building on the legacy of Apollo, the mission represents a major leap in space exploration and a new chapter in humanity's journey beyond Earth.

Artemis II marks a historic return to deep space, becoming the first crewed mission in over 50 years to travel around the Moon's far side. Launched on April 1, 2026, the mission carries four astronauts aboard NASA's Orion spacecraft, and a congratulatory call from US President Donald Trump.

NASA's Artemis II astronauts have released breathtaking colour images of Earth as they journey toward the Moon, marking the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years. Captured from over 110,000 miles away, the images showcase the planet's beauty, including swirling clouds and glowing auroras.

NASA successfully launched the Artemis II mission to the Moon. After 50 years, sending four astronauts on a planned test flight around the moon and back. Artemis II will pave the way for future Moon landings, as well as the next giant leap - astronauts on Mars.