NASA has announced a complete shutdown due to funding shortages caused by the US government shutdown. According to the agency’s officials, operations have come to a halt, and an official notice has been posted on NASA’s website. Out of NASA’s total workforce of 18,218 employees, 15,094 have been placed on forced leave. This means more … Read more
NASA has officially invited proposals from American companies to help develop a new high-bandwidth, highly reliable communication and navigation system to ensure seamless connectivity between the Moon, Mars, and Earth-based stations. On July 7, NASA issued a formal request for proposals (RFP) aimed at building infrastructure to support timely communication and navigation for future lunar … Read more
Astronauts returning from long missions aboard the International Space Station are facing an unexpected and troubling side effect: changes in their vision. According to NASA, nearly 70% of astronauts on extended missions report some form of visual impairment after returning to Earth. The issue was first highlighted by Dr. Sarah Johnson, who noticed her eyesight … Read more
Islamabad: SUPARCO has issued its predictions for the moon sighting marking the beginning of the Islamic month of Muharram 1447 AH. According to the spokesperson from SUPARCO, the lunar conjunction is expected to occur on June 25, 2025, at 3:32 PM Pakistan Standard Time. The moon’s age at sunset on June 26, 2025, will be … Read more
Lahore: Preparations are underway to make a new milestone in Pakistan’s agricultural sector, as wheat seeds from Pakistan will be sent into space for experimental purposes in collaboration with NASA. This initiative marks a significant achievement for Pakistan, one of only four countries in the world to undertake such a project. The move is expected … Read more
WASHINGTON: NASA is preparing to launch its new space telescope, the Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionisation and Ices Explorer (SPHEREx), on February 27 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The two-year mission aims to map the universe and uncover key cosmic mysteries. SPHEREx will share its launch with NASA’s Polarimeter … Read more
NASA predicts the reappearance of the long-extinct Blaze Star, also known as T Coronae Borealis. The dazzling phenomenon will last for a few days before the star vanishes again for another 80 years. A “comet of the century” will pass by Earth after 80,000 years. NASA reports that the long-extinct Blaze Star will reignite, becoming … Read more
SpaceX Launches Falcon 9 Rocket to Rescue ISS Astronauts. The mission, known as Crew-9, has two empty seats for the return of Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. NASA Chief Bill Nelson congratulated SpaceX on the successful launch. A SpaceX rocket launched on Saturday to rescue two American astronauts stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) … Read more
A dazzling meteorite streaked across the Iberian Peninsula’s night sky on May 18. NASA explains that meteoroids can range from tiny dust particles to small asteroids. A video capturing the meteorite’s journey gained widespread attention on social media. A spectacular celestial event unfolded over the Iberian Peninsula on the night of May 18, capturing the … Read more
Next month’s total solar eclipse on April 8th is eagerly awaited by stargazers and eclipse enthusiasts. Scientists are warning about potential road safety risks during the eclipse, citing a concerning trend from past events. The eclipse will be visible in 14 states in North America, with Texas and New York among those getting the full … Read more
Nova-C: First private U.S. lunar landing since Apollo. Nova-C supports NASA’s cost-effective moon exploration. Lunar race: Nova-C’s success highlights private space capabilities. In a historic move, a private U.S. aerospace company, Intuitive Machines, launched its robotic moon lander, the Nova-C lander named Odysseus, on a NASA mission to achieve the first U.S. lunar touchdown in … Read more
Mimas Hides Ocean: Saturn’s moon revealed by Cassini. Astrobiology Buzz: Mimas joins subsurface ocean moons. Cosmic Surprise: Mimas challenges assumptions on extraterrestrial life. In a revelation that has sent shockwaves through the scientific community, Saturn’s moon Mimas, often referred to as the “Death Star” due to its distinctive Herschel crater, has been discovered to conceal … Read more
Mars: Perseverance finds ancient lake sediments. Radar data supports wet Martian history. Hope for ancient microbial life on Mars. In a groundbreaking discovery, NASA’s Perseverance rover has confirmed the existence of ancient lake sediments in Mars’ Jerezo Crater, fueling hopes of finding traces of ancient microbial life. The study, led by teams from the University … Read more
NASA tests hibernation in microgravity with “STASH.” Led by Ryan Sprenger, Fauna Bio Inc studies health indicators in rodents. Goal: Protect astronauts from microgravity risks, shaping space travel. In a groundbreaking venture, NASA is investing in an experimental study to unravel the potential of animal hibernation in microgravity, aiming to enable astronauts to enter a … Read more
NASA opens OSIRIS-REx capsule, overcoming delays. Inside: pristine rocks from asteroid Bennu. Samples may reveal solar system’s origins, Earth’s early conditions. Months after NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft triumphantly returned to Earth carrying a capsule brimming with grit and dust from the asteroid Bennu, scientists have overcome challenges to open the capsule’s lid, revealing a treasure trove … Read more
NASA unveils X-59 QueSST: supersonic, silent travel. Live broadcast highlights revolutionary noise reduction. Testing begins soon, aiming to lift land supersonic flight ban. NASA has officially unveiled the X-59 QueSST (Quiet Supersonic Technology), a cutting-edge supersonic aircraft designed to fly faster than the speed of sound without generating the disruptive sonic boom that plagued its … Read more
Peru airport “alien mummies” = dolls with animal bones. Forensic analysis disproves extraterrestrial origin. Nazca hand unrelated to aliens, fuels skepticism. In a puzzling case that captured international attention, the alleged “alien mummies” discovered at Lima airport in Peru last October have been debunked as elaborate humanoid dolls. Forensic experts, called in to investigate the … Read more
NASA’s Artemis delays to 2026. Private sector lunar setbacks evident. China advances for crewed moon landings by 2030. US private companies participating in NASA’s lunar exploration efforts find themselves grappling with unexpected challenges, raising concerns about the nation’s ambitious moon race against China. The setbacks highlight the risks associated with NASA’s strategy of relying heavily … Read more
Lockheed Martin and NASA are launching a supersonic jet named the X-59 QueSST. The X-59’s design reduces the sonic boom to a “thump” like a car door slamming. This could lead to new regulations allowing supersonic flight over land. Lockheed Martin and NASA are finally set to reveal the new X-59 QueSST, a supersonic jet … Read more
NASA funds Mars and Proxima Centauri projects in 2024 NIAC. Concepts include Venus sample return and interstellar probes. $175,000 NIAC grants drive innovative space ideas. NASA has announced the selection of the 2024 Phase I awardees for its groundbreaking NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program. This initiative aims to fund and nurture visionary ideas that … Read more
ISRO has launched the X-ray Polarimeter Satellite. This mission marks the world’s second mission of its kind. The launch took place on Monday at 09:10 local time. India’s space agency has triumphantly sent a rocket into space, carrying an observatory designed to investigate celestial phenomena such as black holes. The launch took place on Monday … Read more
SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket launched the X-37B drone. The unmanned spacecraft is on its eighth mission. The Pentagon only provided the mission code name, USSF-52. On Thursday night, SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket launched itself back into space to deliver the US military’s covert X-37B drone to a research mission. Following several weeks of postponement, the … Read more
NASA’s Psyche sends cat video ‘Taters’ via deep space laser. DSOC transmits 15-second video at record speed from 19 million miles away. Optical breakthrough accelerates interplanetary data exchange. NASA’s Psyche mission has successfully beamed a cat video named ‘Taters’ from deep space using a laser communication experiment. The groundbreaking Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) project … Read more
Saturn’s iconic rings will disappear from Earth’s view by March 2025. This temporary vanishing act is due to an optical illusion caused by Saturn’s tilt in its orbit. Opportunities to witness Saturn from its side will occur in 2038 and 2039. Saturn enthusiasts have a limited window to catch a glimpse of the iconic rings … Read more
NASA’s telescopes capture “hand” pulsar MSH 15-52. It’s 16,000 light-years away and resembles a human hand. Helps scientists understand cosmic formation processes. Chandra and IXPE, two of NASA’s X-ray telescopes, have taken pictures of the “bones” of a cosmic “hand” that perished 1,500 years ago. The space agency released images of a massive “hand” with … Read more
The last solar eclipse of 2023 to illuminate the sky today. Eclipses are rare events because the moon’s orbit does not align exactly. Nasa indicates that the eclipse will commence at PDT. The world is preparing for the third and final solar eclipse of this year on October 14 & 15, months after the year … Read more
Samantha Cristoforetti showcases space coffee. NASA studies fluid behaviour in microgravity. 240,000 views, 1,900 likes, highlighting everyday joys in space. Space Coffee: As people, we frequently take for granted the little things in life, such as a hot cup of coffee. We frequently forget to show our appreciation to people who work hard to turn … Read more
A creative Starfield player has crafted a NASA space shuttle for in-game adventures. Starfield made its debut on Xbox Series X/S and PC on September 6. Fans have been designing unique and futuristic spaceships. A creative Starfield player has crafted a NASA space shuttle for in-game adventures. Starfield made its debut on Xbox Series X/S … Read more
